Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl
It’s a new year (finally!!) and that means a lot of new book releases. There are already so many 2021 titles that I’m itching to get my hands on. Today, I’m going to share some of them!
Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2021
There is no way I could pick just ten books, so I created book lists on Bookshop.org instead, breaking things down into MG, YA, and Adult. For me, the first half of the year is anything from January through June!
*all purchase links with Bookshop are affiliate links; make a purchase, and I get a small % at no extra cost to you. Plus, Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores!*
2021 Middle Grade Books (January – June)
You can find my full list of 2021 middle grade books I want to read on Bookshop, but I’ll highlight a couple here.
That Thing About Bollywood by Supriya Kelkar
Out: May 18
The Thieving Collectors of Fine Children’s Books by Adam Perry
Out: March 2
2021 Young Adult Books (January – June)
You can find my full list of 2021 young adult books I want to read on Bookshop, but I’ll highlight a couple here.
That Weekend by Kara Thomas
Out: June 22
Off the Record by Camryn Garrett
Out: May 18
2021 Adult Books (January – June)
You can find my full list of 2021 adult books I want to read on Bookshop, but I’ll highlight a couple here.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
Out: March 2
A Dark and Secret Place by Jen Williams
Out: June 8
***
Do we have any of the same books? Did you find anything new from mine? I’d love to know in the comments!
Before you go, I have another book that releases this year that I’m really excited about. The cover was just revealed yesterday, so I wanted to share it with all of you! I’m cheating a bit, because it comes out in the second half of 2021, but you won’t blame me, will you?
Daughters of a Dead Empire by Carolyn Tara O’Neil
Out: September 21
Add to Goodreads
Pre-Order Daughters of a Dead Empire
Daughters of a Dead Empire is a YA historical thriller and Anastasia retelling. Set during the Russian Revolution, it follows two young women fleeing from the Red Army: one a peasant & proud Bolshevik, and the other a battered bourgeois girl harboring a dangerous secret.
As the girls fight their way across the war-torn Russian countryside, they must learn to trust in each other to survive. A tale of class warfare and friendship across enemy lines, Daughters of a Dead Empire reckons with income inequality, the role of violence in societal change, and the importance of bridging political divides even when most difficult.
A Dark and Secret Place looks like the kind of book I really love to dive into. Happy New Year!
The Thieving Collectors looks good to me. So does a new Kara thomas book. And The apothecary- beautiful cover.
These all look amazing!! And I saw that cover reveal yesterday! I need that book.
Adding some of these to my TBR list!
Happy New Year! Adding The Lost Apothecary and A Dark and Secret Place to my library list!
Jill – Doused in Pink
The Weekend does sound interesting.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday.
Thomas’ books are always good for me, so I will definitely be reading that.
I have to check these out. I have been out of the book community so I don’t know any of these. Welp.
Thanks for sharing!
I love YA books & you keep me in the loop
That Thing About Bollywood looks fun!
My post.
This is a link up I should join with my new book blogger goals! I’m interested in the new Camryn Garrett!
The Lost Apothecary looks interesting. I’ll have to check it out.
I love the cover for The Lost Apothecary. Hope you’ll enjoy all of these!
Off the record looks so good! This is the first time I’m hearing about it, so thanks for putting it on my radar.
Those middle grade novels look fun!
Ooo Off the Record has been on my list but Daughters of a Dead Empire looks AMAZING. Thank you for sharing!
I’m excited to read some new books this year! That Weekend and A Dark Secret Place looks good! I just finished the latest Twilight book.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
All of these are new to me! I do want to read more YA this year so I need to check your picks out–I’ve been surprised by how much I enjoy YA.
I actually just discovered Bookshop while looking for a list of 2021 releases for the TTT topic. I didn’t even think to check the middle grade books, but The Thieving Collectors of Fine Children’s Books sounds like a fun read!
I would love to read The Lost Apothecary, that cover is so pretty!
That Weekend and The Lost Apothecary both sound so good!
The Weekend look interesting. Look forward to your thoughts!
Awesome list! The Lost Apothecary and A Dark and Secret Place look so good. I applied for TLA on Netgalley so here’s hoping. Lol.
Thanks for the recommendations!
Karley x
http://www.bookishfawn.com
The cover for The Forest of Stolen Girls is really pretty, and it sounds intriguing too.
Oh, you too have The Apothecary on your list, and I like the sound of Daughters of a Dead Empire, the covers looks great too.
I am looking forward to A Dark and Secret Place too!
Great list! I haven’t heard of most of these. I love MG books, so I’m going to check out your full list right now.
Happy TTT (on a Thursday)!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
That Thing About Bollywood also made my list. =D
Happy readings!
It looks like there are so many GOOD books coming out this year!
Happy reading! 🙂
Ooooh I love the cover for Daughters of a Dead Empire – plus it sounds like something that’s right up my alley (I love a good retelling). Off the Record and That Thing About Bollywood is also on my radar.
Looks like some amazing books are coming out in 2021!
Wow, this is a great list, but that Daughters of a Dead Empire sounds fantastic. Thank you for sharing these new releases 🙂
Great picks! I’ll have to check these out.
I’ve never heard of Bookshop but it’s so cool you can have your list of books n there. I am very excited for That Thing About Bollywood because I absolutely loved American as Paneer Pie by the same author. I’m curious about Soul Lanterns too.
What Big Teeth is a very me book. I love monsters and clearly, it seems to be somewhat of a Little Red Riding Hood retelling or at least has werewolves which are two things I love in books.
I’m curious about Much Ado About You. It looks cute and has a dog on the cover. Adult contemporary romances are an area that I’m really not sure about though so who knows.
Hope you get to read all the books on these lists!
Off the Record definitely looks good! Hope you get all of these to read!
Oooh, many of these are new to me, so thank you for sharing them! Happy reading in 2021!
I hope you get to read all of these this year and enjoy them when you do! 🙂
I haven’t heard of any of these! They look quite great though.