So, we’re back with another Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly meme hosted by Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s prompt is: New to Me Authors I Discovered in 2021
If you’ve seen my yearly wrap up or read any of my ‘favourites’ posts for my 2021 reads, none of these authors (or books) will be a surprise. I didn’t really keep proper track of it but I’m pretty sure that the majority of the books I read last year were by new-to-me authors and I enjoyed a lot of them! Since the majority of my reads were romance I’ve grouped the authors into genres: first, everything else (including fantasy, mystery, contemporary) followed by romance. Also, this is a list of 15 authors because it was too hard to narrow it down more and this is actually already quite narrowed down! 😂
Akwaeke Emezi
Holly Jackson
Adrian Tchaikovsky
Martha Wells
Fonda Lee
Emily Tesh
Cat Rector
Danielle L. Jensen
KJ Charles
Anita Kelly
Brighton Walsh
Lucy Parker
Ali Hazelwood
Katee Robert
Lisa Kleypas
What new-to-me authors did you discover in 2021? Did any of them become one of your newest all-time faves? Were any of the authors on this list new-to-you as well last year?
dinipandareads 
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My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-new-to-me-authors-i-discovered-in-2021/
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I didn’t squeeze KJ Charles into 2021 but I read my first book of theirs this month and I’m looking forward to trying more. Its great when you find a new author with a big back catalogue to dive into!
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Omg, YES! Charles’ books are so great and I can’t wait to read more of their work! It’s really the best when you discover a new author with an extensive backlog 😍
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The Murderbot books are amazing (and way too easy to binge lol)! I would definitely recommend it if you enjoy SF!
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I discovered a lot of new authors last year too! Some of which are in your list! Great post!
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Yay for all the new authors! 😍
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I’ve heard a lot about Love Hypothesis and Death of Vivek Oji. Thanks for highlighting your favorite new authors.
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They’re both amazing and I’m definitely looking forward to reading more by both authors. Thanks for stopping by! 😊
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Adrian Tchaikovsky was new to me too. He writes some detailed and compelling stories, doesn’t he? Excellent list ❤️
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Not gonna lie, I was expecting his books to go over my head but I was so pleasantly surprised by his writing! Makes more sciencey SF accessible and I love it 😍
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I have heart eyes over that last row because I adore those authors so much!!
I also read my first K.J Charles last year and really enjoyed their writing. I need to get back into that series and finish it up. I read Danielle L. Jensen YA wayy back but hadn’t read anything new from her until last year and The Bridge Kingdom wrecked me!
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YAAS! A lot of the new romance faves I discovered was thanks to your recs, Nick! 😍 I love KJ Charles’ series and I can’t wait to read more of their books! SO so good. Also, ugh, The Bridge Kingdom books absolutely wrecked me too and I can’t wait for MORE books in that series 😍
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I keep meaning to try Adrian Tchaikovsky, all I really know about the one I have on my TBR is that it’s got space spiders. I’m definitely going to be getting Ali Hazelwood’s next book.
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Space spiders!? Don’t know how I feel about that (which one is it? haha) but I’m definitely keen to check out more of his books! Was pleasantly surprised by how accessible his writing is for the non-hardcore SF readers 😊 I hope you enjoy his book whenever you get to it!
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Children of Time, I think. It doesn’t sound like it’s got spiders in but I’m pretty sure I remember reviews talking about them.
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Funnily enough, just this morning I started a list of authors that I am determined to try this year, and Brighton Walsh is at the top of the list! 🙂
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YES, Tanya! That’s a great decision 😂 I really hope you enjoy her books—I’m really keen to read more by her this year!
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Those last 5 are amazing authors to have found! I don’t know the rest, but I just bought that Kelly book to try. Maybe she’ll make my list next year.
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Yes! I’m so glad I’m reading more romances 😂 They really got me through the year! Also, aah, I’m excited for you to try Kelly’s book! It’s so sweet and wholesome while still being steamy, haha! Happy reading, Deanna 😃
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Thanks! I can’t wait to get to it!
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Great list! I loved Battle Royal and I can’t wait to read more books by that author.
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Omg, SAME! I’m especially excited for the next book in the Battle Royal series—like… I want it yesterday please 😂
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Lisa Kleypas was my favorite historical romance author back in the day – I was obsessed lol. I’m seeing Martha Wells on a few lists and I am intrigued! Nice list!
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Kleypas has so many books it’s kind of intimidating but I’m picking them up based on discussions I’m seeing on romance book twitter and seeing the hype around the couples makes me pretty excited to dive into them 😂 I would definitely recommend the Murderbot books if you want to try adult SF and if you like compelling characters!
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The Murderbot series is on Kindle Unlimited so I picked up the first book. Hopefully I can finish it, I have a few books open right now and need to finish lol.
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I also loved The Love Hypothesis and Neon Gods! Fonda Lee and KJ Charles are on my TBR, so glad to hear you loved their books!
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Ah, I’m excited for you to discover Lee and Charles! I love them both so much 😍 Happy reading, Lindsey!
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This is a great list! I really need to try Martha Wells. I’m sure I would love her books. Every time I see Neon Gods, I think, “I need to get my hands on that book!” It always sounds so good. Thank you for sharing!
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I’m so glad I tried Martha Wells last year—I devoured all the Murderbot books so quickly! I love them so much lol. I also hope you enjoy Neon Gods! I thought it was a great steamy retelling 😍 Happy reading!
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I read some of these too but decided to be picky! haha. Oh my gosh, the book cover for, The Goddess of Nothing at All looks so good. I’m going to check Goodreads.. hold on… OMG.. LOKI! He’s my favorite. Please tell me you enjoyed it!? lol! I’m looking forward to Hazelwood’s new book!! ❤ Great list, Dini!
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OMG YES! The Goddess of Nothing At All was one of my Top 5 reads of 2021, Leslie! SO GOOD! It’s told by Loki’s wife and it was just… oof, so compelling and so heartwrenchingly good! I wrote a really blubbery review cos it had me all up in my feels 😂 DEFO recommend it, Leslie!
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Ahhhhh!!!!! This makes my freaking day! Haha. Just downloaded it from my library!! I am so stoked. I’m going to read it next week!! 😍😍 I love Loki so much.. I’m excited to see it from her perspective!
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I recently finished Jade Legacy, such a good series. Happy reading! My TTT https://readwithstefani.com/2021-reading-year-in-review/
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Aah, I’m planning to read Jade Legacy in Feb and I’m so excited but also terrified cos I know Fonda Lee is going to just smash my emotions! 😂
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I adore Lucy Parker! I enjoyed Battle Royale but some of the books in her London Celebrities series are my favourites. I have heard really good things about Jade City, going to have to add that to my TBR I think.
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I can’t wait to read more by Lucy Parker! I really can’t wait for the next book in the Battle Royal series to come out though—like I want it yesterday please cos I know I’m gonna looove it 😂 I’m defo gonna have to check out her London Celebrities series too! Also, yes, I would highly rec Jade City (the audiobook is great if you like audios)—imo, it has some of the best world building and character development that I’ve read in SFF! I hope you enjoy it if you try it 😊
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I am a fan of Parker’s books, and if Hazelwood keeps up that level of amazing, I will love everything she writes.
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Definitely need to check out more by Parker! I’m also hoping Hazelwood keeps up the level of amazingness in her books! The covers alone already have me super excited for them 😃
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I’m planning on reading The Love Hypothesis next month, and I’m so excited for it! I’m glad you found so many new authors to enjoy last year.
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Ah, I really hope you enjoy TLH! Happy reading 😍
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Thank you! ☺️
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Holly Jackson was on my new to me authors list last year, glad to see you enjoyed her books too!
My TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2022/01/25/top-ten-tuesday-352/
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I can’t wait to see what Jackson comes out with next cos TGGGTM series was amazing! 😍
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Yes, definitely looking forward to seeing that too!
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I have Battle Royal on my TBR; I hope to get my hands on a copy soon!
Pam @ Read! Bake! Create!
https://readbakecreate.com/10-authors-i-discovered-in-2021/
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If you love foodie/baking books this is definitely a treat to read! 😍 I hope you enjoy it!
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Love Holly Jackson, Martha Wells, and Ali Hazelwood. I really want to try Tchaikovsky at some point. I always hear such good things about his books.
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I can’t wait to read more Tchaikovsky! I was pleasantly surprised by how accessible his books are for non-hardcore SF readers. I always thought his books would go over my head but I actually really loved it 😃 I hope you enjoy his books too!
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Great list Dini! I love Danielle L. Jensen and Ali Hazelwood, and I have several of the others on my TBR. Battle Royal sounds super cute.
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I think you’d like Battle Royal, Julie! I can’t wait to read more by Jensen and Hazelwood this year 😍
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Ooh Holly Jackson- I wanted to read that series.
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SUCH a great series, Greg!
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The Goddess of Nothing At All looks and sounds amazing! I need to check it out.
Genesis @ Whispering Chapters
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Yes, yes, yes! I would highly recommend it
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They would have all been new to me, as well. I haven’t even heard of many of them. Glad you found so many new authors.
Thanks for visiting my TTT this week.
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I love discovering new authors! Thanks for stopping by too, Marianne 😊
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I had to narrow my list down as well, tough job.
My TTT: https://lauriereadsalot.com/tags-memes/top-ten-tuesday-new-to-me-authors-i-discovered-in-2021/
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Oh, The Death of Vivek Oji – I keep hearing about it, was it good?
Super nice that you made a top 15 list – I usually end up with a top 5 list :))
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Yes, I loved Vivek Oji and would recommend it. It’s so beautifully written but such a heartwrenching story (in the best way)! You can check out my review for it if you want to see my full thoughts on it! 😊 I didn’t think I read so many new-to-me authors in 2021 but apparently so, lol!
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Holly Jackson, Martha Wells and Lucy Parker! YAY! 😍
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