January 2, 2018
Do you have a few favorite authors?
I’m linking up today with The Broke and the Bookish for Top Ten Tuesday: New to Me Authors in 2017.
Throughout 2017, I discovered a handful of authors who are new to me and whose work I would read automatically without checking out the reviews first. While a couple of these authors are well published (but new on my radar), the majority are new authors as well as being new to me. I’m adding these authors to recently discovered new authors such as Fredrik Backman whose work I trust and admire.
I would happily accept an ARC from any of these authors and promote their work. (*shameless hint)
In alphabetical order:
Jane Harper
Even though detective/mystery is not my usual genre, I thoroughly enjoyed The Dry. I’m eager to read the sequel that releases in February, and I anticipate that it will be equally well written and highly engaging.
The Dry Review and Amazon Information
Nadia Hashimi
Even though I read this at the beginning of 2017, The Pearl That Broke its Shell is a story that I have continued to think about all year. The author gives the reader thoughtful insight into Afghan culture for women and challenges us to think about women’s rights. I always want to support women writing about strong, independent, and courageous women, and I hope she continues to write about her culture.
The Pearl That Broke its Shell Review and Amazon Information
Gail Honeyman
In her amazing debut novel Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, this author is definitely on my watch list! I’m certainly curious about her next work and I’m hoping for a sequel!
Eleanor Oliphant Review and Amazon Information
Elise Hooper
Author of The Other Alcott, her extensive research and well written debut work depicting the lives of the Alcott sisters earned this new author a lot of credibility with me. I hope she’s working on something new for readers!
The Other Alcott Review and Amazon Information
Dane Hucklebridge
Author of Castle of Water, I enjoy his beautiful, engaging, and creative writing and eagerly await his next release!
Castle of Water Review and Amazon Information
Paulette Jiles
My husband and I both enjoyed this beautifully written western historical fiction novel. Even though she has other published works, this is the first I’ve read. I’d love to choose one of her other works to read this year. If you’ve read this author, do you have a recommendation for me?
News of the World Review and Amazon Information
Thanhha Lai
Inside Out and Back Again is a beautiful story told in free verse and an “authentic voice.” This author has my heart and I would enthusiastically check out her new releases. (By the way, this story is perfect for older elementary readers but thoroughly appreciated by adults).
Inside Out and Back Again review in this post as well as Amazon Information
Jennifer Latham
Dreamland Burning is one of my most memorable reads and most recommended historical fiction selections of the year. This author’s engaging and thoughtful writing would definitely cause me to check out her next work.
Dreamland Burning Review and Amazon Information
Ruta Sepetys
Author of a couple of my favorite hisfic selections, Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray, I admire her careful research and beautiful writing.
Salt to the Sea Review and Amazon Information
Between Shades of Gray Amazon Information
Angie Thomas
I appreciated reading about Starr and her experiences in The Hate U Give from an “authentic voice.” I’ll look forward to more from this author because I feel it’s so important to listen well.
The Hate U Give Review and Amazon Information
Happy Reading Book Buddies!
“Ah, how good it is to be among people who are reading.”
~Rainer Maria Rilke
“I love the world of words, where life and literature connect.”
~Denise J Hughes
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~Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Looking Ahead:
I read a wonderful book between Christmas and New Years
and I can’t wait to review it on Friday!
What are you reading this week?
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Let’s Discuss!
Did you discover any new authors in 2017?
Who are your favorite authors?
What are you reading this week?
Thanhha Lai is such a great writer! I enjoyed Inside Out and Back Again as well as her newer book, Listen Slowly. Great list!
Oh I’ll read her newer book! Thanks for the rec Katie! Also thanks for stopping in to comment! Happy reading in 2018!
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