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The best books of the year 2024

From economics, politics and history to science, art, food and, of course, fiction — our annual round-up brings you top titles picked by FT writers and critics

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Best books of 2024: Roula Khalaf, Janan Ganesh and other FT journalists pick their favourites
FT editors, columnists and specialists share the titles that have inspired them
The best books of 2024 — picked by FT readers
We asked you to share your favourite reads of the year — here are the results
Best books of 2024: Politics
Gideon Rachman selects his must-read titles
Best books of 2024: from our own stable
Books by FT journalists and editors
Best books of 2024: Children’s and Young Adult
James Lovegrove and Suzi Feay select their must-read titles
Best books of 2024: Fiction
Laura Battle selects her must-read titles

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