Created by and with thanks to That Artsy Reader! This week’s theme is all about celebrating discovering new authors–and as I made a real effort last year to read new books instead of just rereading old favourites (though didn’t we all need that in 2020?), I have some great new-to-me authors to share!
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1. Becky Albertalli
I know everyone in the entire YA world already knows how great Becky Albertalli is, but I read Simon for the first time in 2021, and I am now on a mission to read everything else she’s ever written. Her books are a delight!
2. Alix E. Harrow
I went into The Once and Future Witches thinking I knew exactly what to expect–and then it took me out at the knees at every stage. It was one of my top reads of 2021 for just that reason, so I’m looking forward to reading more Alix E. Harrow soon!
3. Emily Henry
Ditto everything I wrote about Alix E. Harrow, except swap magic for romance. That’s it.
4. Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Ditto ditto, except swap being emotionally suckerpunched for being delighted.
5. Sally Thorne
I read a lot of romance last year–I needed something cheery and light–and this was probably the most hyped. It had a really bingeable quality about it, so I can’t wait to check out her other books!
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What authors did you discover last year?
FangirlFlax 
Emily Henry and Sally Thotne were new to me too! I still need to read Once and Future Witches so hopefully I’ll do that this year!
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I’m really glad I found them both! I hope you enjoy The Once and Future Witches–I thought it was phenomenal.
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Simon was a good story for sure!
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-new-to-me-authors-i-discovered-in-2021/
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I really enjoyed it!
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Sally Thorne and Becky Albertalli are great! I can’t wait to read the other authors on your list this year—I still can’t believe I haven’t read Emily Henry yet 😅
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Absolutely agree! And ha, I feel that way about most authors, always the last to know–Beach Read was my favourite Emily Henry, though fair warning it’s not as fluffy as the title or cover would suggest! (Though I was surprised that that made me like it even more? That is not my usual pattern!)
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Becky Albertalli is one of my favorites! Here is my post-https://paigesofbook.wordpress.com/2022/01/25/top-ten-tuesday-favorite-new-to-me-authors-of-2021/.
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I can 100% understand that after reading her stuff last year! She’s great.
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I’ve read more of Harrow’s short work than novel-length work, but she does have quite a way with words! I’m looking forward to getting to The Once and Future Witches hopefully soon. Also more Silvia Moreno-Garcia! She has such a varied body of work.
My TTT: https://bookwyrmknits.com/2022/01/25/top-ten-tuesday-new-to-me-authors-i-discovered-in-2021/
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I’ve not read any of Harrow’s short work, but I’m definitely interested to now! And YES to Silvia Moreno-Garcia too, very excited to read more by her after adoring Mexican Gothic!
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Oh! My absolute FAVORITE piece of Harrow’s is “A Witch’s Guide to Escape: A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies”—which can be read for free online here:
https://apex-magazine.com/short-fiction/a-witchs-guide-to-escape-a-practical-compendium-of-portal-fantasies/
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Thank you for linking that! I’ve bookmarked it and am looking forward to reading it!
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You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy it!
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The Once and Future Witches is on my TBR, and I’m super excited to read it!
My TTT: https://nonbinarylibrarian.wordpress.com/2022/01/25/ttt-new-to-me-authors-i-discovered-in-2021/
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I really hope you enjoy it! I thought it was phenomenal.
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This reminds me I’m yet to see The Hating Game movie. Happy reading! My TTT https://readwithstefani.com/2021-reading-year-in-review/t
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Ugh, same–I’m still waiting for a UK release dates, less than patiently!
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I love Sally Thorne and I still need to read Once and Future Witches! Great list.
My Top Ten
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I hope you do! I thought it was amazing.
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Silvia Moreno-Garcia is seriously incredible. Have you read Gods of Jade and Shadow? One of my top favorites of all time.
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I have not! But I’ll definitely be checking it out 🙂
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I just finished reading The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix Harrow and it was amazing. I’ll have to add this one to my list to read too. Thanks for sharing!
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I definitely have to add more Alix Harrow to my 2022 TBR!
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I loved Once and Future Witches! I listened to the audiobook in the spring when I went for walks along the trails and found myself even more immersed in the story.
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/10-authors-i-discovered-in-2021/
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I bet that was an amazing experience! It sounds delightful.
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I’m not as crazy about Becky Albertalli as most other people are, but I enjoyed ‘Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda.’ It was definitely my favorite out of the books I’ve read by her (I also read ‘The Upside of Unrequited’ and ‘Leah on the Offbeat.’)
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I haven’t read Unrequited yet, but I loved Leah! It’s a great thing about reading that each reader brings their own experience to the book. ☺️
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