2021 Books I’m Anticipating and Excited For: Part One
With a new year brings new editions of annual traditions. One of these is the excitement over new books. This is why today, in this first full week of January 2021, we take a look at 2021 books to anticipate, part 1!
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Since I also have a video due this week in which I talk about other anticipated reads, this list won’t be the entirety of the books to anticipate. And let’s be real, despite the two platforms celebrating the books I’m looking forward to, this list still won’t be inclusive. This is because a: I forget books and b: books that I don’t know about know, are announced as 2021 publications. But still, this part one offering (we circle back for a June – December anticipated list later in the year), is full of books I’m curious about. Some of which I may even be heading over to preorder (because they sound that fun).
Let’s have a look at part one of these anticipated books!
2021 BOOKS TO ANTICIAPATE, PART 1
1: Hot British Boyfriend, Kristy Boyce (February)
This one sounds silly, but also darling. It’s set to follow a girl who, after being humiliated by her crush, takes drastic measures: she flees the country. She studies abroad where she decides she needs a British boyfriend, which is what makes her new friendship with another cute boy so complicated. Goodreads
2: Is it Any Wonder, Courtney Walsh (April)
Ready to visit Nantucket? If so, you’ll want to pick up Courtney Walsh’s second novel in her Nantucket series. Goodreads
3: Never Miss, Melissa Koslin (May)
Penned by a 2021 debut author, this high-stakes thriller sounds INTERESTING! It’s set to follow a CIA sniper with a “rare pedigree.” She ends up trying to help a man whose life she saves, only to perhaps put her own in danger. Goodreads
4: Lucky Girl, Jamie Pacton (May)
Not sure if this will be a book that I’ll 100% love (the plot), but I did enjoy Jamie’s debut and so, naturally I’m curious about her follow up, Lucky Girl. Goodreads
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5: Let it Be Me, Becky Wade (May)
Reading the second book in Becky’s latest series is high on my MUST list. I am crazy excited for this book, especially since I think her novel Stay With Me (book one) is her best yet. Goodreads
6: Sunkisssed, Kasie West (May)
Always love Kasie’s books, so reading this one (along with Moment of Truth, already released) is HIGH on my must-read list. Goodreads 2021 books to anticipate part 1
7: Reconnected, Catherine Tinker (June)
This is a novel that is a delay publication despite it initially going to release much sooner than June of 2021 (at first), my excitement isn’t tempered. It’s a modern re-telling of Persuasion and I’m HERE for it! Goodreads
8: Plot Twist, Bethany Turner (June)
I’ve read two of Bethany’s three prior releases. One I love, one I didn’t care for as well. This one has a bright, cheerful cover design and I cannot wait to discover what its story may tell! Goodreads
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The books I’m still “on the fence about” or don’t know enough about to fully “commit” to
Slingshot, Mercedes Helnwein (April)
This one sounds… plain and simple, fun! Goodreads
Pride and Premeditation, Tirzah Price (April)
Not sure what to make of this one. But I’d be willing to give it a chance depending on the reviews. Goodreads
What’s Not to Love, Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka (April)
I didn’t love the one novel I read by these two, but am open to read others by them. Goodreads
10 Truths and a Dare, Ashley Elston (May)
Read Ashley’s first rom-com book, 10 Blind Dates, and thought it was (mostly) cute. Needless to say, I’m curious about her followup. Goodreads
Last Chance Books, Kelsey Rodkey (May)
A hate to love trope that sounds like all kinds of cute – because BOOKSTORE! Goodreads
Now, over to you, happy readers. Tell me, what titles on our 2021 books to anticipate part 1 are on your MUST list? Do you have any preorders already; or do you bother with preorders? Of course, I have more I’m excited or CURIOUS about, and I’ll take about some of them in this week’s (Thursday) new video. In the meantime, comment all of the bookish thoughts down in the comments.
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Several of these sound great! I was a little disappointed with Slingshot–although the story itself was interesting enough, the characters seemed a little old for YA and the ending wasn’t exactly what I’d hoped it to be. If you read it, I hope you like it.
Uh-oh! I don’t like the sound of the ending. ;) Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Brooke.
Great list! I don’t think I’ve heard of any of these, I’ll have to check them out.
Thanks for the visit, Jess. :)
These look like a lot of fun. I have to admit I’m a sucker for some of those teal- ish/ green covers too. :)
I’m certainly hoping so, Greg! Always fun to anticipate new reads. :)
I did mu post for the full year as I don’t typically follow everything that’s coming out, but excited to see all the lists today :D https://readwithstefani.com/most-anticipated-book-releases-of-2021/
It is indeed fun to look at everyone’s lists! Thanks for visiting, Stefani.
These all sound like a lot of fun! I hope you really enjoy them. Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
Thanks; I hope so too! :)
Sunkissed sounds fun.
My post.
Sure does! And I’m hopeful it’ll be precisely this. :)
These look like a ton of fun! I’m really looking forward to Plot Twist, too.
Cool. “Plot Twist” has such a fun cover, and I’m hoping the story will be good too! :)
I’m excited for Sun Kissed, too! Hopefully it’s a winner.
SAME! It looks so good. :)
I hope all these reads turn out to be amazing for you. Happy 2021!
Thank you, Alicia. I hope so too. Happy 2021 to you as well.
I really hope you enjoy these. I haven’t heard of some of them but they all sound like great reads. I think the only author I’ve read on here is Kasie West!
Kasie’s books are always good; hoping her 2021 release is no different. :)
Lucky Girl looks SO cute! A few of these are new to me, I will have to check them out because they look good. Thanks for sharing them all, I hope you enjoy them!
I’m not sure how, but all of these are new to me! I have a hit or miss relationship with Kasie West’s books, so I usually wait to hear what others think before I pick them up. I’ll be anxious to hear your thoughts! Happy Reading!