It's time to celebrate my year in books. I will be spreading my favorites throughout a bunch of categories, but these are all favorites. For more of my favorites, check out my Five Star Friday posts. Today I will be sharing.....
Favorite Debuts!
I did not read as many debuts as I have in the past, but I love the idea of discovering a great author early and supporting them as they embark on their career. I may not have read a lot but the debuts I read were top notch. Below are my ten favorites, and I am excited to read more from them all. *I shelve these as debuts based on GR, so if it's wrong, it's wrong.
- This Spells Love by Kate Robb
- Penelope in Retrograde by Brooke Abrams
- Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood
- You, with a View by Jessica Joyce
- Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Belezza and Emily Harding
- The Second Ending by Michelle Hoffman
- The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer
- The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
- The Nanny by Lana Ferguson
- Seven Percent of Ro Devereux by Ellen O'Clover
Best Debut of 2023?
Let us know in the comments!
Let us know in the comments!
I didn't love The Nanny as much as I hoped I would, but I'm still looking forward to more from Ferguson!
ReplyDeleteThe Only Fans part was whatever for me, but I liked how their lives intertwined and the found family aspect was a big win for me too
DeleteMine would have to go to Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin.
ReplyDeleteI was reading the synopsis, is it fiction that is written to seem like non-fiction? I love when authors do that
DeleteIt's nice to have found so many good ones.
ReplyDeleteLet the list grow. More books, more better
DeleteLove seeing these on your list. I have definitely seen them around quite a bit. I wish I kept track of debut's but I really don't haha I have heard great things about the Jessica Joyce.
ReplyDeleteHope you discover some great 2024 Debut reads upcoming.
Joyce's book was wonderful! It was a great romance, and the part with their grandparents was so heartwarming. I loved it
DeleteI loved The Nanny and Seven Percent of Ro Devereux! Sadly Emma of 83rd Street didn't work for me.
ReplyDeleteYou can't love them all
DeleteYESS always here for Ro Devereux! I will be starting the author's next book soon, I hope it is just as awesome! I want to read Clover, too, so I am glad to see it here. Also the cover for Emma is GORGEOUS! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteO'Clover's new book looks really good. I have high hopes. Can't wait to hear your thoughts. Clover was something different and a really touching story too. I loved it!
DeleteI have been wanting to read The Wishing Game for awhile now. I really need to get to it. I have Clover coming up next week and am looking forward to it more now.
ReplyDeleteClover was a book I wish got more hype. It was so good. The way the author wanted to normalize discussing death and grief was interesting, and it was handled well, in my opinion.
DeleteI loved Ro Devereux too!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for O'Clover's follow up
DeleteYES! Ro Devereux 😍 Such an underrated debut that one. I still have to read The Nanny and You, With A View but I think I'm gonna love both!
ReplyDeleteIn my circle, everyone loved Ro, so it doesn't feel underrated, but I do hope others will recognize its brilliance.
DeleteI really loved Seven Percent of Ro Devereaux - such a cute book!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great story. Shannon has already endorsed the follow up, so I am excited for its release
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