This week's theme: New-to-me Authors I read in 2020.
But I wasn't really feeling that one because I read a lot of new authors last year, and how do you pick just ten? So, I tweaked it a bit.
Here are 7 New-to-me Authors that I really want to read in 2021:
John Connolly
Michael Connolly
Louise Penny
Kerry Wilkinson
Martha Wells
Allison Brennan
Jim Fergus
What new authors are you looking forward to reading this year?
Happy Reading!
I read Martha Wells for the first time last year, too, and I absolutely LOVE Murderbot! I'm looking forward to catching up on the series.
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Here's hoping the rest of the series is just as good! Thanks for commenting. :)
DeleteI've heard good things about All Things Red.
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Me, too. I can't wait to read it. :)
DeleteMartha Wells was a first time read for me, and I echo Sammie about Murderbot! A friend recommended One Thousand White Women; she loved it. When I found out the premise was fictional, though, I decided to skip it. I look forward to your opinion!
ReplyDeleteI just finished reading it (One Thousand White Women) and it was good, but not quite as good as I was hoping. I'm looking forward to reading Murderbot. :)
DeleteNice list! Louise Penny and Martha Wells are both on my TBR list, and will be first-time reads for me when I get around to them.
ReplyDeleteOnce again we find ourselves in the same bookish boat. ;D
DeleteI love the Armand Gamache series! It's the best and I'm glad you started it last year :)
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT!
I actually haven't started it yet; I hope to read these books this year.
DeleteLOL, sorry! I really did read your post, I swear :) I hope you enjoy the series. It's one of my favorites.
DeleteI haven't read any of these authors yet, but I hope they dazzle you in 2021.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :D
DeleteI love your twist on the topic. I really enjoyed that Martha Wells book. Murderbot is hilarious. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to reading that one. I don't know why it's taken me so long. :)
DeleteNice list of authors. I also want to read books by Martha Wells, Louise Penny, and Allison Brennan. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteEveryone says they're really good. Guess we'll see. :)
DeleteI hope you enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteI hope I do, too. :)
DeleteI haven't read any of these books but they look interesting :) I hope you can stop by:
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Colletta
Can't wait to view your own list. Thanks for commenting! :)
DeleteYes! Yes! You have to read John Connolly's Charlie Parker books. You will love them... probably my favourite series ever. I'm a couple of books behind so I must catch up. I went to see JC give a talk in Swansea, Wales... wonderful evening, he's so funny.
ReplyDeleteAnd I have One Thousand White Women on my list for this year too. :-)
Good to know you love Connolly's series so much. Makes me want to read it even more. :D And you got to see him give a talk? Fun!
DeleteI'm so behind on Louise Penny's and Kelley Armstrong's series! And I'd like to check out Kerry Wilkinson's books at some point since I've heard many good things about them.
ReplyDeleteI'm slowly catching up on Armstrong's Rockton series. Then I'll work on these other new authors. :)
DeleteI want to read something by Louise Penney, too. I have friends who talk about her all the time. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI know people who just love her Armand Gamache series. :)
DeleteNice twist on the topic! I swore to myself that I'd start Louise Penney in 2021. I haven't really thought far enough ahead to identify new to me authors for the coming year, but I'm sure there'll be plenty. :)
ReplyDeleteThere's always a lot of new authors out there to try, isn't there? Too many sometimes. ;D
DeleteI read the first book in Martha Wells' Murderbot series last year and loved it.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I hear from everyone. It's definitely high on my TBR list. :)
DeleteI hope we both enjoy the Murderbot series!!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed! Everyone else seems to really like them. :D
DeleteOhhhhh, The Lincoln Lawyer!!! I definitely vote for that one!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds so good, I really want to read it this year. :)
DeleteI read Allison Brennan for the first time last year and loved her! Definitely want to read more. Also, I just finished a book called Joint Custody which you NEED to check out. A romance from the POV of Gatz - the cutest dog narrator since Enzo!
ReplyDeleteI've heard Brennan's books are really good. Can't wait to give one a try. And I will definitely check out Joint Custody! Thanks for the rec. :D
DeleteI think you have some great reading ahead of you. I vote for the Louise Penny. Still Life was wonderful. I'm not caught up on the series but have read about 7 or 8 books and really enjoy the characters and the setting.
ReplyDeleteI've only heard good things about Louise Penny's books. I'm looking forward to finally reading them. :)
DeleteI love Louise Penny's books - I want to move to Three Pines and hang out with Armand and Reine Marie and the villagers. I am completely caught up with this series, and am thinking about starting over.
DeleteI'm looking forward to getting to know these characters and reading this series. :)
DeleteJohn Connolly is absolutely brilliant! I love his books and I love his main character Charlie Parker. There is often a slight supernatural vibe, but most of all excellent story telling! Michael Connelly is also good, the others I do not know, but I hope you will enjoy them all.
ReplyDeleteKind regards,
If you love John Connolly's books I know I will, too! :D
DeleteMartha Wells was a new to me in 2020! Loved Murderbot!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read that one! :D
DeleteOooh! Love the Max Revere series by Allison Brennan! Have fun with that. The audios were amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see what all the fuss is. :)
DeleteMichael Connelly is awesome but I would not start with The Lincoln Lawyer. Go back to the first Harry Bosch book which is The Black Echo. If you like audio books while you drive, I would recommend that.
ReplyDeleteI am a big Louise Penny fan but don't really like Allison Brennan; in fact, I just returned one to the library after one chapter. I haven't read John Connolly but have also intended too. I've given at least one to my sister (which is clever because then you can borrow them back, when ready).
Harry Bosch seems to be a favorite character of everyone. Thanks for recommending The Black Echo! And you're right, giving books you want to read to family and friends is always a good idea...especially when you can then borrow them back. :)
DeleteI have read for of the authors on your list (John Connolly, Michael Connelly, Louise Penny and Allison Brennan) and enjoyed them all. I hope you get a chance to read all of these and enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteI've already started the Brennan and can't wait to give the others a go. :)
DeleteI've only read the first two Lincoln Lawyer novels by Michael Connelly, but I liked them both. But I agree with CLM that starting with his Bosch books from the beginning is probably the best route to go.
ReplyDeleteI am a total fan-girl for Murderbot (All Systems Red). Because you liked Admiral, I think you will like this series too. It has a similar dry sense of humor about it. :D
I'm excited to give both a try. :)
DeleteMartha Wells...I just LOVE Murderbot! I really want to grab the first novel in paperback this year. No real plans to read any specific authors this year, just going with mood reading when I feel like it.
ReplyDeleteI'm mostly going to be mood reading this year, too, with these few exceptions. :)
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