Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the lovely Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week a new theme is suggested for bloggers to participate in. This week’s prompt is Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2021.
Hello Readers! I hope you’re feeling rested and refreshed for the New Year! Personally, I could use another week. 😉 I’ve been doing more binge-watching than binge-reading. But I did enjoy looking ahead to all the great books to come in the first half of 2021.
I didn’t want to repeat books, so I won’t be sharing any of the books I already shared in my Winter (2021) TBR—which included one of my most anticipated books, Chain of Iron. But there are plenty of other books I’m excited about! I may not get to all of these as they’re released, but hopefully soon after.
(Link to Goodreads synopsis through book title.)
- The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah – I’m very excited about this one set in my home state of Texas during the Dust Bowl era—a historical fiction setting I need to read more books about. (2/2/21)
- Love at First by Kate Clayborn – I was already excited about this one and then I snagged a free copy through BookishFirst! The excerpt hooked me from the start. (2/23/21)
- Namesake (Fable, #2) by Adrienne Young – One of my most anticipated reads of 2021! (3/16/21)
- Hurricane Summer by Asha Bromfield – This is one of my recent ARC additions that is getting rave reviews. And that cover!! (5/4/21)
- People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry – Henry’s previous novel, Beach Read, was my favorite book of 2020, so I’m excited to pick up her next one and see if I love it, as well. (5/11/21)
- The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren – Always excited for the latest book by this romancing duo! (5/18/21)
- Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid – Reid’s books can sometimes be hit or miss for me, but she is a great writer. Her latest—set in the 1980s—sounds like my kind of book. (5/25/21)
- The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris – This debut is being described as a Get Out and Devil Wears Prada mash-up set in the publishing world. I’m sold! (6/1/21)
- My Contrary Mary (Mary, #1) by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows – I’m very excited about the latest retelling and reimagining of famous Marys by the authors that gave us the Janies series. (6/22/21)
- Lady Sunshine by Amy Mason Doan – I’m very excited about Doan’s latest! I always find myself lost in her well-written romances. (6/29/21)
Do we share any books on our most anticipated list? Have you read any of these yet? Let me know in the comments!
Happy Wandering!
I haven’t even read the ‘Janies’ series, but weirdly, I’m curious about this new ‘Mary’ companion series!! Hope both sets of books are fun reads. 🙂
I loved the Janies! They were such a nice surprise. I’m hoping the new series will be more of the same. 🙂
Chain of Iron! I’m reading Chain of Gold very soon for my readathon, and I have a feeling I will cry because Cassie Clare? I am waiting on We Free The Stars, which comes out January 19 ?☺️ My Contrary Mary reminds me of the nursery rhyme haha ? I’ll have to read it 100%
I’m planning on rereading Chain of Gold before Chain of Iron, and I’m excited to see if I missed things. <3
Same! I’m a bit intimidated cos it’s so huge, but I’m excited ? Let me know what you think when you read it 🙂
YES! They are so huge. It’s such a commitment. 😉 It’ll be fun to discuss, though!
Definitely! I cant wait to talk about them ?
Great list! I’ll definitely be checking out Emily Henry’s new novel, too – I loved Beach Read – and The Other Black Girl sounds really interesting.
Thanks! So excited for Henry’s next one!
Yaas, fabulous list, Dedra! I’m so looking forward to quite a few of these and Namesake and CLo also made it onto my list today 🙂 I still need to read Beach Read but once I do I have no doubt I’ll be even more excited for her second book to release. I hope you enjoy (and eventually get to) all of these reads!
Thanks Dini! I’m still so excited to hear what you think of Beach Read! <3
The Four Winds sounds absolutely fantastic 😀 So many exciting new release coming out this year https://readwithstefani.com/most-anticipated-book-releases-of-2021/
Yes! So many great books in our futures! <3
I didn’t cover any of these on my post today, but a few of them are on my list for 2021 must-reads. I hope we both love them 🙂 Happy reading!
Here’s my post: https://www.nbiblioholic.com/2021/01/my-most-anticipated-2021-releases.html
It was hard to narrow down a list this year! So many great books to be published in 2021. Happy Reading to you, too! <3
People We Meet on Vacation sounds good. I didn’t know there was goning to be a Mary series like the Janie series! I’m intrigued! Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thank you!
I would love it if they did Mary and continued with Elizabeths! 😉 Their novels are always so much fun. Happy Reading!
Looks like we have several books in common! I actually didn’t get to Fable last year, so I need to read that AND Namesake, like the uber slacker I am. I’m really excited to try My Contrary Mary, too! It sounds like it’s going to be a good series.
Oh, I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Fable! Does it seem like there are more great books than normal, or is that just me?? 😉 Happy reading, Sammie!
Clayborn, CLo, and Henry are all musts for me. Their books are always hits for me.
I haven’t read a book by Clayborn yet, but I’ve heard only good things. I’m excited to get it! Happy Reading!
I’m so curious about The Other Black Girl.
My post.
It sounds really good!
I am also so excited for My Contrary Mary!!
Hopefully it’s as good as the Janies!
Great list! I have The Soulmate Equation on mine, too.
I haven’t read The Lady Janies yet but My Contrary Mary looks interesting.
I just got approved for The Soulmate Equation, so now the hard decision will be to read it sooner or wait until closer to the publishing date. 😉 I loved the Janies! They were pure fun. Happy Reading!
I got lucky with an ARC of Love at First. You’re going to love that one!
Yay!! I’m so happy to hear that. I can’t wait to get to it!
People We Meet On Vacation looks excellent. I was a big fan of Beach Read, too, so fingers crossed this one is just as good!
Yes! I’m trying not to put too high of expectations on it, but it’s hard after Beach Read. 😉
Great list! I’m super excited for People We Meet On Vacation, Malibu Rising and The Soulmate Equation too 🙂
Yes! Those are probably my top 3!
So many beautiful covers! And I had no idea there was a Mary series coming out now! How cool!
Yes, the covers this year seem to be extra great. 😉 Hopefully the Mary series is as good as the Janies!
Great list! I’ve only recently heard of Hurricane Summer, but it sounds really interesting.
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I’m very intrigued! I hope it’s as good as it sounds. 🙂
I just finished Daisy Jones and the Six and was immediately searching the web to check out Taylor Jenkins Reid’s newest book. I totally agree, the plot sounds really intriguing. Which of her books have been misses for you?
I was in the minority on Evelyn Hugo. It wasn’t my favorite, but I did enjoy One True Loves and the short story she released last year. 🙂
We have so many of the same books on our list!! I think we have great reading taste. haha. I hope that we both love them! 🙂
Haha! Yay! I’m looking forward to having someone to discuss them with. 😉
I also want to read The Other Black Girl!!
Oh, yay!! I can’t wait to exchange thoughts!
What a great list Dedra. I have added a few of these to my TBR. I only say a few, because I already have some of them on my TBR.
Oh yay! I look forward to discussing them after we finish. 🙂
I’m looking forward to The Four Winds.
Yes! I’m super intrigued by that one. 🙂
What a great list! Happy reading!
Thanks Heather! Happy reading to you, too!