Toward the end of every year, the Amazon Books editorial team convenes in Seattle for a literary showdown. Gathering from various locations across the nation, each editor undertakes the mission of distilling a plethora of books they’ve read into a definitive list of the best books of the year. Senior manager Al Woodworth describes it as a day of spirited discussion, passionate advocacy, and intense deliberation. “It’s the best day of the year. We get to do what we do best, which is advocate for these books and these authors. It’s such an honor, and we take it very seriously.”

The result is a curated list of the year’s finest books. Sarah Gelman, editorial director of Amazon Books, emphasizes the intentional diversity of the list, encompassing both fiction and nonfiction, spanning tales of romance and murder. The common thread among these selections is their remarkable ability to captivate readers and hold their attention until the very end.

This year, a unanimous victor claimed the top spot, but if you’re looking to add some new books to your 2024 reading list, you really can’t go wrong with any of these:

1. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
2. The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
3. Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel
4. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
5. King: A Life by Jonathan Eig
6. Wellness by Nathan Hill
7. The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
8. Holly by Stephen King
9. Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
10. Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

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Self-Publishing Questions Asked & Answered identifies the most common questions concerning self publication today and answers them clearly and concisely. What is the difference between “independent” self-publishing, “free” self-publishing, and “full-service” self-publishing? What should I title my book? How do I price my book? What is an ISBN and why is it important? How do I get book reviews on Amazon? These are just a small sample of the top 25 questions Ernest & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Semi-Finalist and self-publishing expert Brent Sampson has been asked over the years and now answers thoroughly and completely in this book.

About the Author

Ernest & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Semi-Finalist Brent Sampson is the award-winning and bestselling author of Sell Your Book on Amazon and The Book Marketing COACH. As the founder, president and chief marketing officer of Outskirts Press, Brent has helped writers from around the world experience the joy and satisfaction of bringing their high-quality, professional, and award-winning books into the marketplace. Learn more at OutskirtsPress.com.

About the Free Publishing Kit

Your complimentary Publishing Kit from Outskirts Press contains:

• Self-Publishing Questions Asked & Answered
• Publish Your Passion
• 7 Tips to Self-Publish Like a Pro
• Book shepherd one-sheet: Meet Your Publishing Consultant
• Author success white paper: 7 Highly Effective Rules for the Perfect Book Title
• Author guide: Author Photo & Biography Guide
• Author tip sheet: The Top 7 Marketing Elements to Include in Your Book
• Author guide: Which Book Format Should I Choose?
• Author white paper: How to Price Your Book
• Publishing white paper: Diving into Self-Publishing

About Outskirts Press

Since 2002, Outskirts Press has helped thousands of authors just like you develop, publish, and market thousands of high-quality, award-winning books featuring…

• exceptional cover design
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Outskirts Press is the only A+ rated and #1-rated self-publishing company according to the Better Business Bureau and Top Consumer Reviews, respectively, because we deliver outstanding customer service, affordable pricing, and industry-leading royalties.

* #29 overall Amazon bestseller, 2007. Royal Palms Literary Awards, Best Book of the Year 2007

Given the current state of the world, we don’t need one single day in October to be scared, but nevertheless, Halloween is a perfect day to highlight the top 10 highest-grossing horror movies released in the past ten years. And they are:

It (2017) – $701,842,551
It Chapter Two (2019) – $473,093,228
The Nun (2018) – $365,550,119
A Quiet Place (2018) – $340,952,971
The Conjuring 2 (2016) – $320,392,818
The Conjuring (2013) – $319,494,638
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017) – $312,242,626
Annabelle: Creation (2017) – $306,515,884
A Quiet Place Part II (2020) – $297,372,261
Us (2019) – $255,745,157

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