Six New-to-Me Author Discoveries in 2018 | Top Ten Tuesday
Hello, everyone and welcome again to another addition of a popular meme; this time it’s the Top Ten Tuesday January 15 edition – and NEW (to us) authors.
That Artsy Reader Girl | January 15: New-to-Me Authors I Read In 2018
Ok, so… fun as this topic is, it’s also something of a challenge. Why? Well, I didn’t read all that many books this year. To be fair, I never read many books because I’m a turtle reader and well, I kind of like keeping my numbers low when I think about it. It tells me that the books I do spend time with mean more to me and I’m actually enjoying those I read.
Nonetheless, I did find a few new-to-me (and in some cases, a debut author or two) author whose novel I enjoyed in 2018. Let’s have a look.
Top Ten Tuesday January 15: Six New-To-Me Author Discoveries in 2018
1: The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo | Cute and breezy, this one is plain and simple, a fun read. Enough said. Goodreads
2: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han | Yes, I realize I put this book on way too many lists, but what can I say? This book is darling and full of happy moments. Also, the Netflix adaptation is exactly what it needed to be. Goodreads
3: The Saturday Night Supper Club by Carla Laureno | So glad I remembered to add this one! For some reason I thought I read this one at the end of 2017, but I actually read it in January 2018. Or that’s what I’m learning. Either way, it’s a great read, and I think this is the first book I’ve read by Carla. Goodreads
4: Kiss Me in New York by Catherine Rider | This one is adorable. It’s be a YA writing duo, and though it might not be a “think-y” novel, it’s exactly the kind of book I best enjoy reading. Goodreads
5: The Girl Who Could See by Kara Swanson | This little sci-fi novella is fast-paced, and entertains in all the best of ways. Goodreads
6: The Memory of You by Catherine West | Read this one for last year’s INSPYs*, and discovered I really did like it. Goodreads
(*speaking of the INSPYs: make sure to nominate your favorites from 2018 in our 2019 awards! The nomination window closes January 16th!)
Six New-to-Me Author Discoveries in 2018 | #TopTenTuesday Share on XTell me, what debut authors did you discover this year? Did you like or dislike the new discoveries? Tell me all about some of the new authors you’ve made; I’d love to know about them – so I can read them too, of course!
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I definitely need to read more from Maurene Goo. I liked the book that I did read! :-)
Same! I look forward to reading her 2017 release, and of course, her upcoming 2019 book as well. Thanks so much for the visit, Chrissi. :)
I had a wee bit of trouble w/ this topic as well. A few of the authors came to mind quickly but then I had to really go through my 2018 reads for some of the others. anyway Kara Swanson’s novella sounds good to me, and since I’m not familiar with it I’ll have to go check it out!
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I’m glad I wasn’t alone in this! I think my main problem is that I don’t read many books in a year, so it’s hard to break it up with all the many post-year topics. Kara’s novella is a fast-paced, and really entertaining read. Hope you enjoy if you do read it – and as always, thanks for the visit, Greg. :)
Jenny Han was new to me too and I absolutely adore her and am so glad I read her works ❤️ Happy reading :)
Isn’t her book magical? Loved it, and now cannot wait to read Lara Jean’s third book, and hopefully Jenny’s ‘Summer’ trilogy, too. :) Thanks for the visit, Kay.
I’ve heard that you can never talk about an author too much, so keep putting Jenny Han on your lists. There are still people (like me) who haven’t read those books yet!
Thanks, Brooke. I’ll try to keep the trend going. :) Appreciate your visit.
I “discovered” Carla Laureano too! Another new-to-me author is Lindsey Brackett, a fellow Georgian, author of Still Waters. These 2, plus 8 others are on my list.
I read Lindsey’s book, too, Beckie! As I remember, it’s a really nice read. Thanks so much for the visit! :)
Yes, Jenny Han is a great choice. Do you like the Netflix adaptation of her work? I haven’t had a chance to watch it yet.
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She is indeed, Lydia. YES, the Netflix adaptation is wonderful! One of my favorite films of 2018 for sure. Let me know if/when you see it. :) Appreciate your visit.
I will be sure to do that!
I really need to read To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. It sounds so sweet! Here is my Top Ten Tuesday.
It definitely is sweet! Hope you enjoy – and thanks for the visit. :)
I love Jenny Han’s summer trilogy! I’m sure I’ll love To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before when I get around to reading it.
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YAY! I’m so glad to know this, Kyra. I still need to read Jenny’s ‘Summer’ trilogy, but am hopeful I too will enjoy those. :) Thanks so much for the visit.
To All the Boys is all kinds of darling. It’s one that I read years ago and still remains at the top of my favorite contemporaries list.
Well said, Alicia. Well said. Now I just need to read the third book to discover how Lara Jean’s story ends. Until then, bring on the Netflix sequel. :) Thanks so much for the visit!
The Girl Who Could See was such an awesome novella! The Saturday Night Supper Club is in my TBR pile and I’m hoping to read it soon. It sounds so good.
It sure is! One I really enjoyed from the past year. Hope you like Carla’s when you have the chance to read it, Ashley. :) Happy reading – and thanks for the visit.
I haven’t read anything by any of the authors you mentioned, although several of the books you listed are on my TBR mountain chain somewhere. I’ll get to them eventually! I hope …
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I hope you enjoy those that are on your TBR, Susan – and I relate to you about that TBR mountain! :) Happy reading – and thanks so much for the visit.
I have read that Jenny Han book, but that’s it for your list. I would like to try Maureen Goo though. :)
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Hope you enjoy Maurene’s books if you read them, Lauren. I still want to read her “I Believe in a Thing Called Love,” and of course her 2019 release, too. Thanks so much for the visit! :)
Oh, Jenny Han. TATBILB is so sweet and I absolutely loved the Netflix version, too. Here’s to hoping the sequel is just as lovely :)
Ditto – on both counts, Dani. Cannot wait for the Netflix sequel, and of course reading book three, too. :) Thanks so much for the visit.
Carla Laureano and Catherine West are some of my favorite authors! My daughter recently discovered Jenny Han and loves her books.
I really enjoyed the novel I read by Catherine, and am glad your daughter enjoys Jenny Han. Her books are delightful. :) Thanks so much for the visit.
Jenny Han is an author who’s high on my TBR, and I have The Memory of You sitting on my shelf, waiting to be gotten to, and I /think/ I have the Girl Who Could See on Kindle? I’m not sure. oh, and the Saturday Night Supper Club is a book that’s on my TBR only because of it’s cover: I like it a lot!