Top Ten New to Me Authors
This was a good year for me in terms of reading new authors’ work! HUZZAH! I’ve found some new favorite authors this year, which is always exciting. I’ve tried to keep authors with only one book under their belts because obviously they would be new to me, but there was one that made a HUGE impression and I couldn’t leave her off. Other than that, I’ve got some backlists to attack!
Cora Carmack | I’ve blown through two of Cora’s series this year, the two books that are out in the Rusk University series, as well as the Losing It series. Big fan all around. Her YA debut sounds different but interesting so I’ll probably check it out.
Robin McKinley | I JUST finished my first book of hers, even though I’ve got several on my TBR because she sounds very much like an author I would love forever, SUNSHINE. I liked it lots and can’t wait to dive into some of her more fantasy-sounding titles.
Jill Shalvis | I read a LOT of contemps this year, guys, and way more adult contemps than normal. But I was just craving them, you know? I’ve heard sooo many great things about the Lucky Harbor series, and the first three books didn’t disappoint. I’m looking forward to more! (Which is good since there’s, like, a million of them.)
Scott Lynch | OMG THIS GUY. I am head over heels in love with the Gentleman Bastards. ASS. OVER. TEAKETTLE. I’ve got book three ready to go whenever I can carve out the time and I can’t wait. His story and his world-building and his bromances and his SWEARING. UGH. Love him.
Ellie Marney | Ok, so Ellie Marney has just one book out so far in the US, but I’ve read the first two books in her Every series that have already been published in Australia and, friends, I AM BLOWN AWAY. I love Mycroft and Watts. I’m talking excessive levels of adoration here. They’re worth it though. Consider this my official peer pressure to all of you to read these books.
Sarah Rees Brennan | UNSPOKEN, my first of Sarah’s books, was so much fun: humorous, creepy, swoony, and full of complications. I’ve also been meaning to read her Demon’s Lexicon series for a while because it always reminded me of one of my favorite shows, Supernatural. Have you guys read her short story, The Queen of Atlantis? OMG it’s AMAZING and free. I’m looking forward to finishing the Lynburn Legacy and reading more from Sarah!
Claire Legrand | As a constant champion of middle grade awesomeness, I loved THE CAVENDISH HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. The perfect amount of precociousness and creeps. I’m REALLY looking forward to WINTERSPELL because Nutcracker.
Jennifer Donnelly | I started this year by reading my first Jennifer Donnelly book, REVOLUTION, and I was like, “OMG AMY you suck for not reading this sooner.” It was amazing, and much darker than I thought it would be. But SO EXCELLENT. I need to find more YA books set during the French Revolution. LEGIT. RECOMMENDATIONS, PLEASE.
Fiona Paul / Paula Stokes | New authors times 2 slash times 1! I know my math is weird, but just go with it. Two authors, one…person. At any rate, I read my first books by both of these authors this year, and I enjoyed them both tremendously.
Erin Bow | I’ve hesitated reading some of Erin Bow’s books because I sometimes see meh reviews for them, but I am SO GLAD that I read SORROW’S KNOT. Talk about new author success! I adored it. So atmospheric and dark and lovely. I’ll be the first to admit that not everyone will love it, but it just completely killed me. Definitely looking forward to more of her books.
