Best Study Novels of 2024: Top 5 Reviews

Here are 5 top study novels to read! Perfect for new readers, with great stories to keep you hooked.
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The 5 Best Study Novels You Can’t Miss

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5 An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

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  • Genre: Science Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 352

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This book is a wild mix of mystery, sci-fi, and social media. Perfect for study novels fans who enjoy a bit of everything.

4 The Secret History by Donna Tartt

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  • Genre: Mystery, Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 1992
  • Pages: 559

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A group of students get way too into their studies. This novel is like a study session gone wrong—very wrong!

3 Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

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  • Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2005
  • Pages: 288

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You’ll find this haunting tale about students at an English boarding school both intriguing and thought-provoking. It’s a different kind of study novel.

2 Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

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  • Genre: Young Adult, Romance
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2013
  • Pages: 433

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This book follows a college freshman who’d rather write fanfic than talk to people. It’s quirky, funny, and relatable!

1 The Idiot by Elif Batuman

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  • Genre: Literary fiction, coming-of-age
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle, Audiobook
  • Year released: 2017
  • Pages: 432

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We chose this book because it is a funny coming-of-age story set in the 90s, perfect for anyone who loves study novels. It’s about a Harvard freshman learning life lessons through awkward moments and hilarious mishaps.

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Hi there! I'm Steve Peterson, a passionate reading enthusiast who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good book. My love for literature spans across genres, from thrilling mysteries and gripping fantasy to thought-provoking non-fiction.

I hope my reviews help you find the perfect next book to dive into!