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First, what were the best books you read this year?
For first time reads that rated 4.5 or 5 stars -
M/M PNR Deven and the Dragon, Perry Mason - The Case of the Substitute Face, The Case of the Borrowed Brunette, The Case of the Amorous Aunt, Slouch Witch (Urban Fantasy PNR Humor), Stranger on the Shore (M/M Romance Mystery), Affairs of Steak (Cozy Mystery), The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting by KJ Charles (MM Romance Historical), Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology (Memoir Non-fiction), Demons in the Details (MM PNR Romance Fairy Tale Retelling), Joyland by Stephen King (Hard Case Crime), Death Perception by Victoria Laurie (Cozy Mystery), A Glimpse of Evil by Victoria Laurie (Cozy Mystery),
Is there a book that you have been thinking about since March?
No, it's been a hectic and odd year!
A book you couldn't put down or have re-read three times just this year?
No 3 times re-reads this year.
What books have you added to your "I'm going to re-read this" list?
Stranger on the Shore (M/M Romance Mystery), Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology (Memoir Non-fiction), Demons in the Details (MM PNR Romance Fairy Tale Retelling)
What books did you tell your friends "you have to read this"?
I recommended Troublemaker to a friend who likes celebrity memoirs
Did you have a favorite book club selection?
No
Did any of these guys get something right? Goodreads, NY Times, Chicago Tribune
Goodreads was especially atrocious this year with awards decisions. I believe it may have been NY Times or similar that refuses to have a romance category. So, no.
Are there any contenders for your favorite literary/genre/other award?
I didn't read many in this area this year
What debut author is now on your must buy list?
Not sure if I read a debut author this year :/
Third, what books are on your "I cant wait!" lists for 2022?
Not sure. I haven't been tracking as much as usual
Are any of your favorite authors publishing something new next year that we should look for?
I look forward to the next in the series Starfig Investigations by Megan Maslow, a favorite new MM Romance author this year. Hopefully Josh Lanyon originally releases the ones I was waiting for this year for the Art of Murder series and Holmes and Moriarity series - they were supposed to be released this year.
Which authors have you followed in 2021 that spent their lockdown time writing 3 more novels than you were expecting?
Sadly, none. A lot of my favorites have kind of slowed down
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