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TTT: Top 10 New-to-Me Authors I Read in 2013

December 17, 2013

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish
Top Ten New-to-Me Authors I Read in 2013
Some of these authors are newer this year, but I honestly can’t believe it took me this long to finally read a book by a few of these authors.

Jessica Verdi
MY LIFE AFTER NOW
Trish Doller
SOMETHING LIKE NORMAL
WHERE THE STARS STILL SHINE
Jennifer Salvato Doktorski 
HOW MY SUMMER WENT UP IN FLAMES
FAMOUS LAST WORDS
Jo Knowles
JUMPING OFF SWINGS
LIVING WITH JACKIE CHAN
SEE YOU AT HARRY’S
Ruta Sepetys
OUT OF THE EASY
A.S. King
REALITY BOY
Jennifer Brown
THOUSAND WORDS
PERFECT ESCAPE

Lauren Myracle
SHINE
THE INFINITE MOMENT OF US

Jennifer Lynn Barnes
THE NATURALS

Courtney Summers
SOME GIRLS ARE
CRACKED UP TO BE
Bonus: 
Kasie West
PIVOT POINT
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US
Although I first read an advanced copy of PIVOT POINT at the end of 2012, Kasie debuted in 2013 with that one, plus a second contemporary that is one of my (and my students’) favorites. I will read any book she writes. She’s one to watch for!

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  1. Charnell @ Reviews from a Bookworm says

    December 20, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    Great list! I love Jennifer Brown, especially Hate List. Also really enjoyed The Naturals, a really great start to a series and I can't wait for the next book. I'm hoping to read some Courtney Summers and Kasie West soon, their books look amazing. Great picks 🙂 New BL follwer. My TTT.

  2. Nikki S says

    December 17, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    Jennifer Brown and Jessica Verdi made my list as well! Great list!

    Here's My TTT

  3. Let's Evaluate says

    December 17, 2013 at 5:04 pm

    Great list! I have been wanting to read a lot of these authors for awhile! I picked up two of A.S. King's books last month, hopefully I will get to them soon! ….As well as Kasie West. 🙂

    Erin @ Let's Evaluate

  4. Anna says

    December 17, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    Kasie West was on my list too — totally enjoy her! I haven't read any A.S. King yet … don't know what I'm waiting for!

  5. Jess Keating says

    December 17, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    It seems no matter how hard I try, I always miss some great new authors! Thanks so much for the list, I've got even more reading to do! 🙂

  6. Ginger @ GReads! says

    December 17, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Oh I forgot Lauren Myracle! I discovered her this year too and really enjoyed her writing. Glad to see Courtney Summers on your list. She's amazing.

  7. The Readdicts says

    December 17, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Trish Doller is awesome! I so need to read Kasie West and Courtney Summers 🙂
    here's our TTT

    Janhvi @ The Readdicts

  8. Allie @ Little Birdie Books says

    December 17, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    Agree – Kasie West is awesome! Loved The Distance (Xander was adorable :D) and am reading (and loving) Pivot Point right now!

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