Hey Book-ish, we’ve got you a compilation of our top choices on promising new books of 2024. Here at Australia Unwrapped, we are book lovers!
Gear up and get your head on to these treasures!
1. “Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar
The story revolves around Cyrus Shams, a young guy who was born in Persia and immigrated to the US as a kid with his father. Having suffered from melancholy, insomnia, and addiction throughout his early childhood, Cyrus was left a survivor of his mother’s accidental shooting death over the Persian Gulf while traveling to Dubai. Together with racism, the loss of his mother, the anguish of his father, and feelings of isolation and helplessness, he has also had to deal with racism.
2. Sebastian’s Last Wish : Book 1: Ariya’s Story by Ariel Chaisson
Sebastian Michaelis once abandoned a wife so he could pursue human contracts, his wife ariya went through hell and back afterwards but then became the queens handmaiden, and as the city she loves is threatened by a drama unfolding in high society she then seeks revenge on Sebastian only to fall in love again? what will happen when Sebastian’s last Wish is to be with his star crossed lover from his previous marriage? Will she be able to save the city she loves and the man she loves? 
3. “The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley
Time travel, spy thrillers, and political conspiracies are all combined in this genre-bending book that takes place in a near-future version of London. It tells the story of a time-traveling machine that delivers historical individuals to the present, fusing the past and future of humanity in a gripping way. A civil servant is offered a salary and is assigned to work on a government ministry involving expats from history to determine the feasibility of time travel. As a “bridge,” she lives with Commander Graham Gore, who died during Sir John Franklin’s expedition to the Arctic. Over time, the bridge’s relationship with Gore evolves into a deeper relationship, leading to unexpected consequences. The bridge must confront her choices and decide whether her actions can change the future.
4. “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston
Evie Porter possesses every desirable thing a lady from the South could ask for: a sophisticated circle of friends, a house with a garden and a white picket fence, and an ideal partner. The problem is that Evie Porter is a fictional character. First things first: Evie Porter is who she is. After receiving a name and address from her enigmatic employer, Mr. Smith, she discovers all there is to know about the town and its residents. Next, Ryan Sumner was the mark. The work is the final component of the puzzle.
A captivating and thrilling thriller about Evie Porter, who must manage her risky career and personal relationships while keeping her secret identity a secret. Fans of psychological thrillers will love this story because it is mysterious and has high stakes.
5. “The Fury” by Alex Michaelides
Alex Michaelides’ thriller The Fury tells the story of a reclusive former movie actress and her companions, who are on a Greek island when a murder occurs. In the grand tradition of locked-house mysteries, the story opens with a group of friends seeking comfort on a remote island. But Michaelides deftly lifts the veil from their apparently indestructible friendship to reveal latent grudges, unsaid grievances, and seething frustrations. One of them is discovered dead, and the evening ends in bloodshed and tragedy.
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6. “All the Worst Humans” by Phil Elwood
Phil Elwood explores the moral conundrums he has encountered in his work as a communications strategist in All the Worst Humans. He talks about his experiences defending clients with questionable moral standards, such as repressive regimes and dishonest businesses. Elwood investigates strategies for molding tales and swaying public opinion, frequently obfuscating the distinction between fact and fiction.
All the Worst Humans is a memoir by a top Washington PR operative, Elwood, who exposes the secrets of the $129-billion industry that controls media. Elwood has worked for clients like Gaddafi, Assad, and Qatar’s government, revealing how the PR business works and how truth is made and sold. The memoir is filled with details of his unlikely career, including a Las Vegas bacchanal, plotting against a terrorist organization, and helping to land a Middle Eastern dictator’s wife a glowing profile in Vogue.
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