In no particular order, these are my top ten favourite reads of 2021! you will notice that some of them are Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) which are due to be released in the first few months of 2022 and I would highly recommend you pre-order your copy as soon as possible!
Harlan Coben is one of my all-time favourite authors. Win is so well developed as a character that he could be my real-life friend. In fact, I think I might be a little in love with him and no less so in this book. He isn’t your usual loveable character, but he loves his friends hard and has a good heart.
This is the first in a new series all about Win and I cant wait for the rest.
To read my full review click here!
Jodi Picoult is also one of my favourites and this is an excellent read. The plot is unique, awe-inspiring and very real; as always, it’s superbly written. Unexpectedly, it provides an excellent journey through the art world and being furloughed.
Set during the beginning of Covid, you can read my full review here!
The Book Thief came highly recommended. Its not my usual read but I loved the characters and setting
Wow, what can I say about this book? I heard about it on BookTok and bought it straight away and then stared at the cover for a while wondering what it was about and whether I would ever read it. When I started, I wasn’t too impressed. It felt slow to get into and I struggled with it around the first third. It didn’t feel like the book for me, the wrong genre, not very interesting and I wasn’t at all invested.
Well, how things change! I loved this book, and it was one of the best reads
Full review to come shortly
Another highly recommended book which I loved. This is a character-driven plot that centres around Nora who wants to die. While it starts and focuses on her suicidal intentions, I think this poses an interesting idea, I mean who wouldn’t want to be able to ‘try on’ some different versions of their lives without it affecting their normal life?
This is an elegant story that examines mental health, namely depression, suicide, and regrets and how they can be all-consuming. When faced with the midnight library most people would be astounded and amazed, but Nora is so depressed she doesn’t feel that way at all, everything just seems so pointless
Full review to come soon!
The keeper of stories was definitely one of my favourites in 2021, due to be released in February 2022 I would highly recommend this book. Sally Page is a very talented author and that really shows in this wonderful book.
Review due 17th February 2022
This plot is brilliant! It starts with some harrowing scenes of Jonah’s son missing aged four after Johan falls asleep in the park. The far-reaching consequences destroy his marriage and relationship with his best friend, Gavin.
This is easy to read, gripping and fast-paced, showing an intertwined mystery. It captured my interest immediately and is very cleverly written, taking you through a multi-layered story with many deceptions and misdirection’s, some gruesome scenes and plenty to think on.
Read my full review here!
I couldn’t have a top ten without Eddie Flynn and Steve Cavanagh has done a brilliant job with his latest book.
This has got to be Eddie Flynn’s most challenging case yet. Having left New York City for Buckstown, things are very different, and the town doesn’t give him a warm welcome. Nevertheless, Eddie is defending an innocent, young black man accused of murdering student Skylar Edwards.
This fast-paced plot flows incredibly well with plenty of twists and turns.
Read my full review here!
I saw this book all over social media (I’m sure you’ve seen it too!) and had mixed thoughts about reading it. Then I was in a bookstore, and someone recommended it to her daughter, so I decided to give it a chance. I didn’t expect much as I don’t like celebrity life.
Wow! This was unexpectedly amazing! A historical love story with an underlying hidden thread.
To read my full review click here!
The Maid by Nita Prose is the most awesome, loveable story ever I think!
Molly the maid is the best character! She is neurodiverse (although, it doesn’t mention that anywhere, it’s quite clear). She is an old person in a young person body and has been bought out by her Gran who has recently passed away leaving her alone in the world.
Molly is quirky, very polite, and exceptionally clean yet also very lonely. Her mannerisms fluster and frustrate others around her who don’t understand her, they laugh at her expense which she doesn’t always understand.
Full review coming in the next couple of days as it was just released on 4th January!
One more to look forward to in 2022, One Night on the Island by Josie Silver really is an awesome love story.
We begin by following Cleo to a remote island on a self-devotion work assignment, which quickly becomes a disaster when it’s not quite secluded enough. After that, Cleo continues her journey of self-discovery and self-love, which is heart-warming in itself – especially the ‘wedding’ scenes. Still, there is a lot about relationships, love, micro love (which I love), sisterhood and fatherhood as well.
This is a natural feel-good island, welcoming al full of love with an incredible community, you’ll want to visit yourself before the end of the book!
Full review to come on 17th February so check back then for more!