I’m not sure if 2024 had a novel, like 2022’s “Babel” or 2023’s “Fourth Wing,” that took the world by storm and reshaped the map of speculative fiction. But this year did have a wealth of unforgettable books, making it tough to narrow things down to the year’s best. These are the 11 I couldn’t stop thinking about.

This month is packed with new sci-fi and fantasy book releases, from the sweeping and epic to the intimate and charming. We've rounded up 17 new genre books coming out this November so you don't need