Skip to main content

Best Books I Read in 2021

Happy Top Ten Tuesday! 

These are my favorite books that I read in 2021, i.e. not necessarily published this year, anything that I may have read and enjoyed in this past year!

It wasn't one of my best reading years, unfortunately, mostly in that I did not discover any new authors that I particularly love, with the exception of Leigh Bardugo (but I burned through almost all of them, though, yay! there are more). I did however read some exquisite sequels and new books by some of my all-time favorite authors--I was especially excited to get new books from Kristin Cashore and Becky Chambers, but I also read new books by Charlie Jane Anders, Maggie Stiefvater, and more, and a new-to-me book by Marge Piercy. 


Best Books I Read in 2021

  1. The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers
  2. Sex Wars by Marge Piercy
  3. Mister Impossible by Maggie Stiefvater
  4. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
  5. Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders
  6. Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore
  7. The Secret Commonwealth by Philip Pullman

Labels:

Comments

lissa said…
I haven't read any of these but I am interested in reading of Becky Chambers's book some day.

Have a lovely day.
December 28, 2021 at 10:19 AM
Lydia said…
I’ve heard good things about Six of Crows!

My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-best-books-i-read-in-2021/
December 28, 2021 at 3:40 PM
Ashley Sapp said…
I loved Six of Crows. It was so good! I really need to read a Becky Chambers book one of these days. They sound awesome. Great list! :)
December 28, 2021 at 6:45 PM
Ellie said…
Becky Chambers never fails to disappoint. I've done a lot of reaching for favourite authors this year too.
December 29, 2021 at 12:51 PM
curlygeek04 said…
I'm really excited to read the latest by Becky Chambers, I loved Psalm for the Wild-Built. And I'm excited to see Marge Piercy on your list, I feel like no one reads her anymore. I don't know that title but will look it up.
December 29, 2021 at 6:04 PM
Space Station Mir said…
Thanks for your comments, everyone! I've never regretting reading anything by Becky Chambers, but The Galaxy, and the Ground Within might be my new favorite. I'm excited to try Psalm for the Wild-Built next and glad to hear some of you already enjoyed it!

@curlygeek04, I loved Sex Wars--it might actually be my favorite Marge Piercy now, although I still love the concepts from Woman on the Edge of Time the best.
December 29, 2021 at 6:46 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Books On My Fall 2025 To-Read List

It's already mid-fall, so I've already read some of these, but I imagine I'll finish more before the fall is out! I'm reading quite widely these days--I seem to be reading 3-6 books at any given time, because of book clubs, yes, but also mood, format, and availability. Happy Top Ten Tuesday! Books On My Fall 2025 To-Read List An Amateur Witch's Guide to Murder by K. Valentin--I received this ebook for review from LibraryThing, and I've never been quite so pleased with my choices! This was a hilarious ride from the get-go and crammed full of witchy Goth kid oddities and gore--a perfect Halloween read, and hopefully the beginning of a series! A Bridesmaid's Guide to Murder by Abigail Scott--Another ebook I received for review from LibraryThing--and whatever it is, books ending in "Guide to Murder" are killing it for me these days! (Let's not look too deep...) I'm not finished, but I'm loving it so far. Don't Forget to Write by Sara Go...
6 comments
Read more

Cozy/Atmospheric Reads

I love this topic for rejoining Top Ten Tuesday!  I'm trying to lean in as much as possible to the coziness of fall and the upcoming winter season. I've done a lot better with that the last few years. Just because it isn't my favorite doesn't mean I can't enjoy it. Plus, some books I'm reading lately that are apropos for the Halloween atmosphere pervading my neighborhood this month at least.  Cozy/Atmospheric Reads Adenashire, a Cozy Fantasy Book Series by J. Penner--These books are the epitome of cozy fantasy with distinctive characters from a variety of creative fantasy backgrounds, including orcs, fennex, and gargoyles. The Bloodstained Key by Charity Rau--Not so cozy, but stiflingly atmospheric--a Gothic novel set inside a fairytale. The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic by Breanne Randall--Really captures the cozy atmosphere of a small town and a trove of magical family secrets. An Amateur Witch's Guide to Murder by K. Valentin--I don...
6 comments
Read more

My Reactions to Common Book Buzzwords or Phrases

I'm trying to post but take it easy, so I'm including my reactions to some of the example buzzwords Jana used in the prompt, plus any more I think of. I had some very strong and immediate reactions, probably since these buzzwords are so common, especially in romance and the romantasy that's ultrapopular these days! Happy Top Ten Tuesday! My Reactions to Common Book Buzzwords or Phrases Phrase: "Morally grey characters" My Reaction: NO. Why?: I'm thoroughly sick of this trend, especially because it typically means "morally grey male love interest" which typically actually means "I fell in love with a serial killer BUT HE LOOOOVES ME." No. Don't get me wrong, I can and do enjoy genuinely nuanced characters and I do not expect anyone, much less a fictional character, to be perfect nor do I want them to be, but if I see that phrase, I think Rhysand, or, at best, Christian Grey, and I'm just not into that. (But if you are, you're ...
10 comments
Read more