My favorite books, movies, and music from 2024

Published January 26, 2025

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This is the very first time I've shared my favorites from the past year. And, yes, it's almost the end of January but better late than never.

Not every pick is from 2024, a few are from 2023 (gasp). However, everything I've listed is something I either read, watched, or listened to for the first time in 2024. So, it still counts.

They're in no specific order, instead each pick stuck with me long afterwards.

Enjoy!

Favorite Book

The Mountain in The Sea - Ray Nayler

Pick it up at bookshop.org

The Mountain in the Sea
The Mountain in the Sea - Ray Nayler

Favorite Music

Consider supporting these artists by buying their album, picking up some merch, or going to a show. A listen on Spotify doesn't really help them.

Another Reincarnation - Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

Listen to it on Spotify

Another Reincarnation - Psychadelic Porn Crumpets
Another Reincarnation - Psychadelic Porn Crumpets

It's All In Your Head - Hermanos Guiterrez

Buy it on Bandcamp

Listen to it on Spotify

It's All In Your Head - Hermanos Guiterrez
It's All In Your Head - Hermanos Guiterrez

Leave Me, Leave Me Alone - Jelly Crystal

Listen to it on Spotify

Leave Me, Leave Me Alone - Jelly Crystal
Leave Me, Leave Me Alone - Jelly Crystal

Genius of Love - Toro y Moi, Brijean

Listen to it on Spotify

Genius of Love - Toro y Moi, Brijean
Genius of Love - Toro y Moi, Brijean

Ada Jean - Khruangbin

Buy it on Bandcamp

Listen to it on Spotify

A La Sala - Khruangbin
A La Sala - Khruangbin

Favorite Movies

The Substance

The Substance
The Substance

Jackpot!

Jackpot!
Jackpot!

Love Lies Bleeding

Love Lies Bleeding
Love Lies Bleeding

About the author

Jason Bejot is a leader of product design and strategy specializing in conversational AI. He’s a UX designer with a computer science degree with 19 years of experience having worked at Disney, Amazon, and Rocket Companies. Jason has received three patents in AR and VR and has received 15 awards for his engineering and design work.