10 Books to Read in 2021
Hello friends! Can you believe we’re still in January? This month feels like it’s going on forever. Anyway, this week I’m listing 10 books to read in 2021. Last year I made a 20 Books to Read in 2020 post, but I am definitely not aiming that high again. If you want to see how I did last year, check out this post. I’ve also decided to limit this list to books I physically or electronically own, which means no eARCs or books that have not been released. Let’s dive in!
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Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor
This is actually two books in one since I want to reread Daughter of Smoke and Bone this year. I read DoSaB in my teens and just never got around to reading the rest of the series. However, the books recently came out with new covers, so I desperately want to continue. I first have to read DoSaB for a refresher, and then I am diving into the rest of the series.
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson
This book has been on my shelf for a while. I want to read more adult fantasy, and a standalone book seems like the best place to start. I’ve heard that Sanderson’s writing is easy to read and follow, so I really want to actually read one of his books.
Wundersmith by Jessica Townsend
*Heavy sigh.* This book featured on last year’s list as well. I have been dragging my feet in reading it for so long, I’m starting to wonder if I really want to continue the series. I’m determined to give it a shot though. Here’s hoping I get to it.
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Dark academia, witches, and vampires? Honestly, I don’t need much more convincing than that. I bought all three books in this series on kindle so I’m hoping to get to them soon. I need my dark academia fix, stat.
Skyward by Brandon Sanderson
Another Sanderson book, this time a science-fiction. I’ve resolved to read more sci-fi books, as it’s a genre I really enjoy and I feel like it’s really underappreciated. Skyward has been on my TBR since it came out, so I want to get to it soon.
Kingsbane by Claire Legrand
If you’re a regular reader, you know this book has been featured a lot. Mostly because I have to review the last book, but in order to do that I need to read Kingsbane. Basically, I’m just trying to hold myself accountable by putting it on as many lists as possible.
Air Awakens by Elisa Kova
If the words “for fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender” are used to describe a book, I AM THERE. Seriously, my love for ATLA runs deep, and I need any and all similar stories in my life. That’s why this book is on the list. Once again I bought the entire series on kindle, so I have to read it soon. I’m having ATLA withdrawals.
The Song Rising by Samantha Shannon
Technically this could be seen as cheating since I have read this book. However, the fourth book is releasing in January, and I want to reread the third book (The Song Rising) before I get to The Mask Falling. If you haven’t read this series yet, or if you don’t know about it, I highly encourage you to check it out!
The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang
Yes, now I am just cheating. As I’m writing this post I have already read about 300 pages of The Dragon Republic. I need a win, okay? My list, my rules.
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini
I recently started watching Away on Netflix (it’s really good) and it just makes me want to read sci-fi. Luckily, Pan Macmillan SA was kind enough to send me To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, Christopher Paolini’s new sci-fi book. It’s a chunky standalone, but we all need a good sci-fi standalone in our lives.
There you have it! 10 Books to Read in 2021! Which book do you want to get to this year?
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I really want to read To Sleep in a Sea of Stars this year!
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness rocked – and I seldom read that genre.
The only book I am familiar with is Discovery of Witches, which I hope to get the opportunity to read.
I’ve read the first two in A Discovery of Witches but still have to get to the third…
This would make a great list to hand off to someone that wants to know what to read next. Good group that will entertain!
I was planning on reading a Discovery of Witches last year but then numerous people told me not to both as it is boring so I didn’t buy a copy. Perhaps this year I should. Great list thanks for sharing.
the two I am thinking about reading in this are discovery of witches and to sleep in a sea of stars
It’s been so long that I forgot that I have Air Awakens on my TBR!