The PRH Library Marketing Staff Predicts Award-Winning 2024 Releases

“Narrative nonfiction juggernaut Erik Larson returns with his first novel on American soil since The Devil in the White City. He dives into the five months between Abraham Lincoln’s election and the start of the Civil War in this masterful, suspense-filled saga of a Nation on the brink of cataclysm—a political horror story examined by one of the greatest nonfiction writers today.”

“A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim’s point of view. From the Pulitzer Prize Finalist, and one of the most decorated writers of our lifetime.”

“A hilarious and haunting debut novel from the UK’s Gabriel Smith who has already won an O. Henry prize for his short fiction. Brat is also a relatable story about grief, family, and inheritance, perfect for fans of Ottessa Mossfegh.”

“From an already accomplished and influential writer, Katherine Min’s The Fetishist—to be published posthumously—is an exuberant, provocative story that confronts race, complicity, visibility, and ideals of femininity. Startlingly prescient, as wise and powerful as it is utterly delightful, this novel cements Katherine Min’s legacy as a writer with a singular voice for our times.”

“Ted Lasso meets Bridgerton for a 19th century spin on The Hangover in USA Today bestselling author Jenny Holiday’s laugh-out-loud bromantic comedy featuring three Regency-era Earls on their annual trip–ride-or-die buddies offering one another unconditional support in everything from Lady problems to family woes.”

“Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s eagerly-awaited follow-up to Fleishman is in Trouble (her National Book Award longlisted debut, named one of the ten best books of 2019 by the New York Public Library, that became a hit Hulu series), Long Island Compromise is also sure to deliver an impactful punch that will that leave book clubs–and award committees–with much to discuss. Known for her sharp insights, tense twists, and an ability to portray family drama with an edge that will keep readers riveted, Brodesser-Akner’s bold return is a suburban journey that I look forward to taking.”