Discover the 8 top-rated books of 2024 that you can catch up on in 2025, featuring authors such as Sarah J Maas and Freida McFadden.

Technology companies have been developing eReaders and storytellers to cater to the growing interest in reading as a leisure activity, offering not only traditional books but also audiobooks for entertainment.

Bookworms who read regularly tend to have enhanced vocabulary, knowledge, and creativity.

Reading is a simple pleasure that requires little physical activity and is a great use of free time for those with an avid desire for storytelling.

By borrowing books from the library, readers can enrich themselves for a minimal expense.

You may have missed some of the top-rated reads of 2024, whether you're an avid reader who aims to read every bestselling author's book annually or a casual reader who occasionally picks up a novel.

Have no fear, though.

You have all of 2025 to catch up.

Check out this handy list.

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In 2024, a photo of Sarah J. Maas and Margot Robbie having coffee together went viral, revealing that Robbie is a fan of the author.

"A Court of Thorns and Roses" follows the story of Feyre, a skilled huntress who unintentionally slays a faerie and faces the consequences. She is subsequently imprisoned by Tamlin, the mayor, in a grand mansion.

Over 3.2 million ratings have given "A Court of Thorns and Roses" a 4.18 rating on Goodreads.

A bestselling author, Kristin Hannah, was once an attorney and her books are highly rated by readers.

Frankie, a young woman nicknamed Frankie, follows her brother off to war as an Army nurse in the 1960s. In "The Women," Frankie's coming-home story is detailed, along with her life-changing experiences, PTSD, and interactions with other heroic women who served in the Vietnam War.

Amid political divide and unrest, Frankie is re-entering civilian life in Hannah's book of historical fiction.

"The Women" is rated 4.62 on Goodreads with over 800,000 ratings.

Emily Henry is a renowned romance novelist celebrated for her lighthearted, speedy reads.

Daphne, a lonely librarian, finds solace in sharing an apartment with Miles, a man she finds both infuriating and intriguing.

Daphne and Petra, childhood best friends, are engaged to Peter and Miles, respectively. However, they cheat on their fiancés with each other.

Over 700,000 ratings have given "Funny Story" a 4.24 rating on Goodreads.

In "Just for the Summer," Abby Jimenez narrates the tale of Justin and Emma, two unattached individuals who struggle to find compatibility with others.

Justin, believing he and Emma are both cursed to be single, hopes to break the curse by dating her during the summer months.

Despite their initial separation, unfortunate circumstances bring the two together as they face family bombshells.

Over 530,000 ratings have given "Just for the Summer" a 4.39 rating on Goodreads.

The third book in Maas' Crescent City series is titled "House of Flame and Shadow."

If you haven't read "House of Earth and Blood" and "House of Sky and Breath," you may have difficulty understanding the latest release.

This final chapter of the Crescent City series brings back old favorites from previous novels, providing readers with a sense of nostalgia that started with the first release four years ago.

A heroine named Bryce takes center stage in this action-packed romantic fantasy, as her hometown, Midgard, faces war and chaos. With determination, she sets out to defeat Asteri once and for all.

Over 450k ratings have given "House of Flame and Shadow" a 4.21 rating on Goodreads.

An Italian novelist and neuroscience professor, Ali Hazelwood, incorporates STEM into all of her novels under a pseudonym.

A paranormal romance novel, "Bride," revolves around the slow-burning love story between Misery and Lowe, two creatures who unite for the purpose of maintaining peace.

Lowe, an Alpha Werewolf, marries Misery, a vampyre, to restore harmony between the territories.

Lowe's romantic development is followed by "Bride" as Misery spends most of her time in captivity.

"Bride" has a 4.02 rating on Goodreads with over 430,000 ratings.

To read "The Housemaid is Watching," you should first acquire "The Housemaid" and "The Housemaid’s Secret," both penned by popular author Freida McFadden.

The third book in the housemaid psychological thriller series centers on Millie, a former housemaid who is now a successful businesswoman, and her partner Enzo, an Italian immigrant, as they continue their criminal activities together.

When Millie and Enzo move into a new home without blinds, their neighbors become particularly suspicious when their son starts acting out.

Over 430,000 readers have given "The Housemaid is Watching" a 3.89 rating on Goodreads.

A bestselling psychological thriller author, McFadden is also a practicing physician with over 20 books to her name, as per her Instagram account.

"The Teacher," like other McFadden books, is full of unexpected twists and turns, particularly in the climax.

Nate, a high school math teacher who is married to Eve, is skeptical of Addie, a student at the school whose rumors have swirled around regarding the resignation of a former staff member.

Eve's caution about her relationship with Nate intensifies when Addie is assigned to both of their classes.

Over 560,000 ratings have given "The Teacher" a 3.92 rating on Goodreads.