Tuesday, January 15, 2019

TTT - New to Me Authors I Read in 2018

The top 10 weekly meme used to be hosted by The Broke and the Bookish they  handed over the reins to ThatArtsyReaderGirl who can be found HERE.  Each week she will focus on lists which cover various topics related to books and reading. 

 So this week I am sharing with you new authors I read last year.  I never really stopped to consider this before so it should be rather interesting.

 So basically of the 105 books I read last year, 55 were new-to-me authors.  Quite surprising!
Let's start out with 2 which didn't work very well for me.  However, I will be giving both authors second chances.


I can't recommend "Wolves of Winter" enough and after reading "Neverworld Wake" I'm really curious about "Night Film."


Both of these were very pleasant surprises.


So "Dread Nation" was interesting and I am looking forward to the second book and I'm finally glad I read a Kepnes book - I loved this one!
Possibly two of my favorite reads of all year.  The more I think about "The Last Woman in the Forest," the more I like it.

So there you have it.  Just a few of my favorites of the year.  I have to admit, I am still rather shocked at how many of my reads fell into this category in 2018.




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  1. chucklesthescotJanuary 15, 2019 at 4:12 AM

    With all the new horror and apocalypse books I seem to read, I'm always finding new authors to try! I was actually surprised to like The Chalk Man though it was nothing like I had expected!

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:31 PM

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Tudor has a new one coming out this year I want to try.

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  2. VerushkaJanuary 15, 2019 at 5:31 AM

    Hm. Apologies if this is a double post, Barb -- something went wrong when I hit enter. But what I was saying was that Kepnes received mixed reviews, but you have me curious about it -- AND Dread Nation. Love the cover!

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:32 PM

      I loved Providence and definitely think you should read it. I've not read YOU though - maybe someday.

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  3. BonnieJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:35 AM

    I've heard a lot of great things about The Bus on Thursday. Going to have to check that one out for myself. And I love Pessl... Night Film is one of my all-time favs but I kept holding off on picking up Neverworld. Will have to fix that. :)

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:33 PM

      It soooo strange and even now, I'm not sure exactly what I read. But it was so enjoyable. I own Night Film and don't know why I read Neverworld first. Probably because I got it from the Library.

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  4. UnknownJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:37 AM

    Tudor was a new author to me too this year but I think I forgot to put him on my list haha oops.

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:33 PM

      My list would have been too long if I include everyone new. He sticks out because most people loved that book but not me.

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  5. LydiaJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:41 AM

    Aww, your dog is so cute. I'm glad you read so many interesting new authors last year.

    This is my Top Ten Tuesday post.

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:34 PM

      Thanks Lydia. That's actually Booker T's brother Cassius.

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  6. Tammy SparksJanuary 15, 2019 at 9:53 AM

    I'm sad that I didn't get to Dread Nation this past year, so I'm going to try to catch up if I can. And I'd love to check out Caroline Kepnes as well. Great list, Barb!

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:34 PM

      I hope you can work it in. And I hope #2 comes out soon.

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  7. Bark At The GhoulsJanuary 15, 2019 at 12:50 PM

    You need to read YOU next :)

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  8. Alicia @ A Kernel of NonsenseJanuary 15, 2019 at 3:41 PM

    Yay for Undead Girl Gang. I'm hoping the popularity of this one gives Lily Anderson more exposure because she is incredible.

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:35 PM

      It was such a fun read. It had the potential to be done poorly considering it was about high school zombies, but it was awesome. I'll definitely read anything she comes out with next.

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  9. LynnJanuary 15, 2019 at 4:44 PM

    I've read two of these - I'd love to read Dread Nation - that's high on my wantslist.
    Lynn :D

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:35 PM

      You still have time before book #2 comes out.

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  10. Lark January 15, 2019 at 5:07 PM

    I really liked The Wolves of Winter, too. (And I thought Night Film was a good read.) Dread Nation and The Last Woman in the Forest are two I really want to read this year! :D

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:35 PM

      I highly recommend both. And I think more people need to read The Wolves of Winter.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2019 at 6:09 PM

    Some of these look too scary/horrific for me, but I had to add Wolves of Winter and The Last Woman in the Forest to my TBR after reading this. Interesting list!

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:36 PM

      If you like thrillers you'll like both of them. Although Wolves of Winter is more like a dystopian.

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  12. AngelaJanuary 15, 2019 at 8:17 PM

    The Wolves of Winter is on my TBR, I've heard such good things about it!

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  13. LauraJanuary 15, 2019 at 9:56 PM

    We tried some of the same authors! My plan this year is to read some of the author's who have been on my wish list. Should be fun!

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:36 PM

      That does sound fun! Our reading does mesh quite a bit at times doesn't it?

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  14. GregJanuary 15, 2019 at 10:04 PM

    Ooh The Wolves of Winter- yes yes yes!!! Loved it. :)

    The Last Woman in the Forest looks awesome.

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:41 PM

      I remember you're who convinced me I needed to give Wolves of Winter a try.

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  15. BiblioSanctumJanuary 15, 2019 at 10:58 PM

    Yep, Caroline Kepnes was on my list too, and so was Justina Ireland, but oops, somehow I forgot to include her!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:41 PM

      If you're like me, there's just too many to mention!

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  16. Melanie (TBR and Beyond)January 15, 2019 at 11:07 PM

    Great list! I loved Undead Girl Gang!

    www.tbrandbeyond.com

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  17. Kit @ Metaphors and MoonlightJanuary 16, 2019 at 2:00 AM

    Undead Girl Gang just sounds so fun lol. Glad to see you enjoyed a lot of the new authors you tried and that some even made your faves!

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  18. sherry fundinJanuary 16, 2019 at 11:51 AM

    WOW loving the list!
    sherry @ fundinmental My TT

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  19. StormiJanuary 16, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    I am willing to give those first two on your list another try as well. Some good ones on your list.

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    1. BarbJanuary 17, 2019 at 1:42 PM

      Thanks. Yes, I haven't completing written them off. Supposedly Katsu's new book is about the Titantic so I'm curious about it but can't find any info.

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  20. Suzanne @ The Bookish LibraJanuary 17, 2019 at 7:17 PM

    The Wolves of Winter is one I really want to read. I keep hearing such great things about it.

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    1. BarbJanuary 22, 2019 at 12:26 PM

      It is such a good book Suzanne. More people need to read it.

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  21. Carole's Random LifeJanuary 17, 2019 at 8:34 PM

    So many of these books are on my tbr list. I am amazed that you read so many new authors last year!

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  22. Daniela Ark @ BOOKIVERSE (www.danielaark.com)January 18, 2019 at 8:57 AM

    I always wanted to rad Providence because I work there :) and Wolves of Winter is definitely on my TBR because you and Greg raved so much about it! DREAD NATION!!! I cannot believe I still haven't read it! what is wrong with me! Great list Barb!

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    1. BarbJanuary 22, 2019 at 12:27 PM

      Then you definitely need to read it. It also has a strong Lovecraft vibe with was awesome.

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  23. vvb32 readsJanuary 19, 2019 at 12:40 PM

    The Last Woman in the Forest is now on my radar! Thanks.

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    1. BarbJanuary 22, 2019 at 12:27 PM

      It's one of my favorite reads of last year. Glad I finished 2018 strong!

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  24. Jen | Book DenJanuary 20, 2019 at 2:24 PM

    I really enjoyed Night Film. If you loved Providence, I highly recommend Kepnes' You.

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    1. BarbJanuary 22, 2019 at 12:28 PM

      I'll have to dig Night Film out. I know where You is at on the shelves and maybe need to start it because I'm dying to watch the series on Netflix.

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  25. Annemieke | A Dance with BooksJanuary 21, 2019 at 4:13 AM

    I've been seeing Neverworld Wake around a lot. I might pick it up from the library at some point. :) Great list!

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    1. BarbJanuary 22, 2019 at 12:28 PM

      Yes, it's a good book to grab from the library. I like it a lot.

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  26. La La in the LibraryJanuary 23, 2019 at 7:51 AM

    I still have my eye on The Chalk Man. I keep thinking I have it, but then I remember I have The Chalk Artist. ☺

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