The Boys of Riverside by Thomas Fuller Named Amazon’s Best Book of 2024
November 13 2024 - 9:15AM
Business Wire
Liz Moore’s The God of the Woods and Percival
Everett’s James chosen as the No. 2 and No. 3 picks by the Amazon
Books Editors who read thousands of new releases from among
Amazon’s wide selection
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today revealed the Amazon Books Editors’
picks for the Best Books of 2024 with Thomas Fuller’s uplifting
narrative nonfiction, The Boys of Riverside: A Deaf Football Team
and a Quest for Glory, topping the list at No. 1. Additional titles
within the top five include Liz Moore’s The God of the Woods,
Percival Everett’s James, Kristin Hannah’s The Women, and Sharon
McMahon’s The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who
Changed the Course of History, From the Founding to the Civil
Rights Movement.
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Amazon Editors' Best Books of 2024
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The highly-anticipated top 100 list, along with the top 20 picks
in popular categories, reflects a culmination of passionate debate
and careful consideration among the Amazon Books Editors, who
collectively read thousands of books every year to select the Best
Books of the Month, which are shared on the Amazon Book Review and
across Amazon. From bestsellers and hidden gems to debut titles and
BookTok favorites, the Best Books of the Year list offers something
for every type of reader, including literature and fiction, mystery
and thrillers, romance, history, biographies and memoirs,
cookbooks, children’s books, and more.
“Over the course of 2024, the Amazon Books Editors read fiercely
and passionately, discovering stories that both entertained and
expanded our worldview. We laughed, we cried, and we’re thrilled to
share our Best Books of the Year list with readers,” said Sarah
Gelman, editorial director for Amazon Books. “It’s always exciting
when a book unanimously captivates the entire Editorial team, and
our number one pick, The Boys of Riverside by Thomas Fuller, is
just that book. It’s a feel-good true story about an all-deaf high
school football team, and their triumphant climb from underdogs to
champions. This incredible tale of grit, perseverance, and
brotherhood will stick with you, even if you aren’t a football
fan.”
After being told his book was the No. 1 pick, Thomas Fuller
said, “We have been through some bruising years in
America—politically, with COVID, and natural disasters. Writing
this book was a tonic for me, a pause button for the unrelenting
ticker of bad news, and a joyful window into a remarkable
community. I hope readers feel the same way. And a huge thank you
goes to the players and coaches at the California School for the
Deaf in Riverside for lifting our spirits and inspiring us
all.”
Fuller’s extraordinary narrative joins prior Best Book of the
Year selections from the Amazon Books Editors, including last
year’s top pick, James McBride’s The Heaven & Earth Grocery
Store; Gabrielle Zevin’s Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow; Amor
Towles’ The Lincoln Highway; Lauren Groff’s Fates and Furies;
Brittany K. Barnett’s A Knock at Midnight; Tara Westover’s
Educated; and David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon.
Below are the top 10 picks of 2024. Explore all the Best Books
of the Year, including the top 20 for each genre, by visiting
amazon.com/bestbooks. Discover additional favorites by looking for
the “Editors’ pick” badge on individual book pages. Readers can
also tune into an Amazon Live interview with Thomas Fuller, author
of the No. 1 pick The Boys of Riverside, on November 13 at 9:00
a.m. PST/12:00 p.m. EST.
- The Boys of Riverside: A Deaf Football Team and a Quest for
Glory by Thomas Fuller “Thomas Fuller chronicles a deaf football
team in their glorious ascent from underdogs to champions. Readers
will experience a wide range of emotions as these athletes face
adversity, and use their unique superpowers to rise above.
Simultaneously entertaining and inspiring, this story is
extraordinary.” — Ben Grange, Amazon editor
- The God of the Woods by Liz Moore “Genre blending is one of the
year’s biggest trends, and Liz Moore's novel showcases how it’s
done right. Whether you love historical novels, family dramas,
missing-person mysteries, or socially-conscious novels about
feminism, class, or nature, Moore has blended them all seamlessly
that the result is a prismatic wonder to enjoy, admire, and
recommend.” — Vannessa Cronin, Amazon editor
- James by Percival Everett “With the same fiery wit, snap, and
energy of his previous work, Percival Everett brings to life a
retelling of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and, in so doing,
delivers an entirely new classic—one that is rip-roaringly
American, wry, and hard-hitting. This is a Best Book of 2024, and
what is sure to be one of the best books of the decade.” — Al
Woodworth, Amazon editor
- The Women by Kristin Hannah “Kristin Hannah is known for novels
that elicit all the feels, and The Women is no exception. Packing
as much emotional punch as The Nightingale, it sings the praises of
the unsung heroes of the Vietnam War—the combat nurses. It’s a
story that serves as another stitch in a still-open wound, one that
can only help the healing process.” — Erin Kodicek, Amazon
editor
- The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed
the Course of History, From the Founding to the Civil Rights
Movement by Sharon McMahon “Instagram star Sharon McMahon delivers
a pitch-perfect dose of inspiration and reassurance in her
fascinating retelling of history, uncovering the stories of unsung
heroes who, in everyday actions and small moments, forever shaped
our country in innumerable ways. This unputdownable page-turner is
for anyone who feels like their voice may not make a difference.” —
Lindsay Powers, Amazon editor
- Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar “Poet Kaveh Akbar makes his dazzling
fiction debut with an unforgettable main character whose voice
feels shot from a cannon and reminds us of the charismatic and
undeniably addictive hero of Demon Copperhead. Martyr! is both
laugh-out-loud funny and deadly serious—a coming-of-age story and a
portrait of a young Iranian American wrestling with what it means
to have a life of value.” — Al Woodworth, Amazon editor
- Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten “Beloved icon Ina
Garten throws open the curtains of her life, sharing her story with
warmth and jocularity. There are plenty of surprises here, but what
keeps readers glued to the page is her grit, kindness, humor, and
optimism. This is an intimate and energizing memoir of a life
punctuated by challenges, risks, and finding your passion. It’s as
satisfying as the food and recipes she's shared over decades.” —
Seira Wilson, Amazon editor
- The Wedding People by Alison Espach “One of the most honest,
resonant, and funny books about how chance encounters can lead us
down the most surprising paths. It takes a scalpel to the
expectations we place on ourselves and celebrates how freeing it is
to let them go. Phoebe shows up at the Cornwall Inn in Rhode Island
with no luggage and a grand plan, but a chance encounter with a
bride changes everything.” — Abby Abell, Amazon editor
- I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger “Things are not all quiet on
the Midwestern front in another gem by Leif Enger, set on and
around Lake Superior in the near future. This harrowing but
beautifully told tale is a sly paean to books, language, love, and
the transformative power of receiving and extending kindness.” —
Erin Kodicek, Amazon editor
- The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo “Leigh Bardugo gives us a
kaleidoscopic story of power, politics, magic, and love, set
against the rich atmosphere and cutthroat intrigue of Renaissance
Spain. Readers’ emotions reach an all-time high as we join a
servant girl with a bit of hidden magic and a desire for a better
life through betrayals and triumphs of cinematic proportions.
Historical fiction illuminated with fantasy, The Familiar is a
feast for the heart and mind.” — Seira Wilson, Amazon editor
About Amazon Books Editors
The Amazon Books Editors are a group of literary experts with
extensive experience spanning publishing, journalism, and
communications. They read thousands of books every year across
genres to help customers discover their next favorite read, and put
together Best Books of the Month, Best Books of the Year So Far,
and Best Books of the Year lists on Amazon. To read Editor reviews,
discover recommendations of new books in popular categories, and
explore author interviews, visit the Amazon Book Review. You can
also follow the Amazon Books Editors’ recommendations and
conversations @amazonbooks on Instagram and Facebook.
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