So… 2018 was not exactly the best year of reading for me. I didn’t read nearly as many books as I had hoped, and I didn’t branch out as much as I had planned. I tried out quite a few new authors (18 of them!) in 2018, and I didn’t like many of them. lol. So I’m sharing eight new-to-me authors I discovered this year that I really loved and plan to read more from! In parentheses I’m noting which of their books I read last year.
Ellie Cahill (I Temporarily Do and The Designated +1)
Jenna Evans Welch (Love & Gelato and Love & Luck)
Christina Lauren (Roomies and Josh & Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating)
Alice Clayton (Roman Crazy)
Nina Bocci (Roman Crazy)
Morgan Matson (Save the Date)
Sharon Cameron (The Dark Unwinding and A Spark Unseen)
Melanie Cellier (A Dance of Silver and Shadow and A Tale of Beauty and Beast)
Which authors did you discover in 2018?
Which books of theirs made you fall in love with their writing?
Jenna Evans Walsh and Morgan Matson we’re on my list today too and I love their books <3 happy reading!
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I definitely need to read more of Morgan Matson’s books, and I hope Jenna Evans Welch writes more!
I still need to discover Jenna Evans Welch’s novels. They’re on my shelf and look/sound SO cute. I’ve also heard really good things about Christina Lauren’s books, but have as yet to read any of them. Glad you discovered a few new favorites, Jana. :)
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Jenna’s books are SO wonderfully sweet. I love them so much! And yes, yes, read Christina Lauren ASAP!
I forgot to put Morgan Matson on my list, but Save the Date was one of my favorite books of the year!
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I discovered more wonderful historical fiction by authors I will definitely read again.
That’s great! I’m still slowly adding some historical fiction to my tbr. It’s a genre I’m having a hard time getting into.
Great list! I don’t think I’ve actually read any of these authors so I need to check them out.
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I highly recommend them all!
Those are all still new to me authors! I found I didn’t read a whole lot of new authors last year either. There were a few debuts, which I counted since they were “new” to me! Lol!
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It’s very easy to stick to the authors your know. I tend to get comfortable and not branch out. I’m hoping to change that this year. :)
Morgan Matson is the best! Haven’t read the newest one yet but I’ve read all her others in order of publication; her consistent quality is impressive, so I hope you find more of hers to love.
I read my first Christina Lauren book this year too (The House — bit different from what the duo seems to be known for!); it wasn’t outstanding but I am still looking forward to the titles you mentioned.
Save the Date is my only book by her, but I loved it and can’t wait to read more of them! I actually met her at ALA a few years ago and got a copy of Amy and Roger signed by her, o maybe I should read that one next. :)
I need to look up that Christina Lauren novel. I’ve never even heard of it!
Isn’t Jenna Evans Welch the best? I love her books.
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She is! I hope she writes more!
What did you like most about Save the Date?
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I really loved the family dynamic and the unique storyline. There wasn’t anything I didn’t like, but I do think the family made it for me. :)
That makes total sense.
Oooh, I love Sharon Cameron’s books! I haven’t heard of any of these other authors, but I’m glad you made some fun author discoveries in 2018. Here’s to more in 2019!
I listened to both of Sharon’s Darn Unwinding titles, and the audio is wonderful! I highly recommend it. :)
YAS to Morgan Matson! I tried her books for the first time and loveeed them!
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I’m so sorry you didn’t find that many authors you liked last year. Hopefully 2019 will be the year of awesome new-to-you authors! Happy Reading!
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Thank you! Luckily the I found a few new ones I really loved! Happy reading to you too!
I discovered Katherine Center last year after absolutely enjoying How to Walk Away. I eagerly read an ARC of her upcoming book Things You Save in a Fire and bought The Lost Husband for Christmas. She writes characters in their late 20s or early 30s who have relatable experiences and uplifting lessons they learn as they overcome their struggles.
Ooo, I’m going to go look her up! I’m so glad you found a new author you love! That’s always such an exciting thing.
Welch made my list. I was glad I finally read my copy of Love & Gelato, because I loved it, and the companion book too. Clayton is fun, and CLo have been on a hot streak with me this lately. Matson is a go-to for me. Her books have all been wonderful for me.
Sometimes that happens. I know with my more limited reading time I’m focusing on authors I know I enjoy.
Wow–I haven’t read ANY of those authors! That’s pretty sad…it’s inspiring me to keep a list though, of my own “new authors” for this year. So far I can add Jane Harper and another author whose name I’ve already forgotten…oh dear. Well, thanks for the great list anyway. I will be sure to add some of these to my hugely bloated TBR list. :)