New York Times Best Nonfiction Books 2024. From the origins of sex to the effects of social media, from the invention of the wheel to the race against climate change, five books editor sophie roell gives an overview of the new nonfiction books appearing in. As we approach the halfway point of 2024, it is a great time to reflect on the books that stood out the most (even among the list of amazing books published this year).

A version of this list appears in the january 14, 2024 issue of the new york times book review. Fall’s most anticipated books include novels from rachel kushner, sally rooney, danzy senna, michael connelly and richard price.