Your Favorite Books Read in 2021

I know this is early but December is generally a slow reading month for me and many others so we may as well get a head start.

So, please take some time to review your 2021 Challenge List, your GoodReads Year in Books, or your book diary. Then let us know what books we should add to our 2022 reading plans and decide what threads to lurk on in the Deals forum.

First, what were the best books you read this year?

• Is there a book that you have been thinking about since March?
• A book you couldn't put down or have re-read three times just this year?
• What books have you added to your "I'm going to re-read this" list?
• What books did you tell your friends "you have to read this"?
• Did you have a favorite book club selection?

Second, do you have any favorite books from 2021 that you can recommend?

• Did any of these guys get something right? Goodreads, NY Times, Chicago Tribune
• Are there any contenders for your favorite literary/genre/other award?
• What debut author is now on your must buy list?

Third, what books are on your "I cant wait!" lists for 2022?

• Are any of your favorite authors publishing something new next year that we should look for?
• Which authors have you followed in 2021 that spent their lockdown time writing 3 more novels than you were expecting?
• Most anticipated lists: Ask, Buzzfeed, Bookshop

If you find it hard to remember what books you really enjoyed this year, issybird suggested making a "best of <year>" category at Goodreads (or wherever you track your reading) so you have it for next year.

Here are some links so you can see some of our past favorites: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012