I posted a similar post to this one at the beginning of 2020, and I thought it would be fun to include a quick update on if I read any of the books on that list and how I felt about them.
Of the seven books I wanted to read in 2020, I manage to read only three of them. Thankfully, I did love them! I wasn’t sure what I would think about An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, but it really took me by surprise. I loved the conversation about social media. I am not at all surprised that I loved Conversations With Friends, as Normal People is a favourite of mine. However, it is not a book I would universally recommended. I finally finished The Illuminae Files, and Gemina was the standout for me.
I read two books by Grady Hendrix (My Best Friend’s Exorcism and The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires) in 2020, and I loved how campy they were. I am hoping that Horrorstör has the same tone! I need to track down a physical copy, as it is formatted like an IKEA catalogue, which is so unique!
Monday’s Not Coming is the last of Tiffany D. Jackson’s books that I have to read. I have no doubt that I will get to it soon and love it!
One of my goals for 2021 is to read more of N.K. Jemisin’s books, starting with completing The Broken Earth trilogy.
I have had Know My Name on my shelves for over a year, but I was just not mentally ready to read it in 2020. I really hope that I can pick it up in 2021, as I know it is going to be a powerful read for me.
I received a boxset of the All Souls Trilogy for Christmas, and I cannot wait to dive into it. I have been wanting to watch the show, but I have to read the books first, of course.
I have been meaning to read something from Joyce Carol Oates for years and I also have a fascination with Marilyn Monroe, so Blonde sounds like my kind of book. It is also being made into a movie!
I want to read a few food memoirs in 2021, starting with Eat a Peach!
The Golem and the Jinni has been on my radar for years, and I have embraced fantasy, so now is the time!
I have both a physical copy and the audiobook of The Starless Sea, so I have no excuses as to why I haven’t read it yet!
Jade City was everywhere in 2020, and I have a feeling I am going to love it. As soon as I heard it was being adapted, I knew that I had to make it a priority.
What is one book you want to prioritize in 2021?
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The Golem and the Jinni is one of my all time favorite books!!! I’ve been wanting to do a reread for YEARS (and with the sequel coming out this year, I just might …)
I hope you like it!
I didn’t realize the sequel was coming out! I have timed this perfectly. Love hearing how much you loved it!
I watched the show first and read the books afterwards for the All Souls trilogy and I have to say I much prefer the show *hides* but I hope you have a great time either way!!
My friend is also currently devouring Jade City and Jade War and they love it so much, it makes me want to pick it up too, but I have too many backlisted books I need to get to first.
The books seem to get mixed reviews, so I’m curious to see what I think!
So happy your friend is loving Jade City. I’ve heard it’s incredible!
Sounds like a great list! I hope you love them all. 🙂
Thank you. I have high hopes!
So many good books! I loved the All Souls Trilogy and I really want to start watching the show – it looks superbly cast.
I got half way through The Starless Sea and got….lost. I should really pick it back up and finish it!
Have a wonderful year!
I’m so excited about both the show and the books!
I am hoping that reading the physical book of The Starless Sea while also listening to the audiobook will help me get through it!
Jade City is great! Definitely a slow burn, so be prepared for that. I think the second book is even better.
That’s good to know going in! Thanks! I can appreciate a good slow burn.
Ohh, I loved Gemina and Horrorstör!! I still want to read other books by Grady Hendrix… sadly the library doesn’t have them, but I am considering paying so they can get it from another library.
My Best Friend’s Exorcism is a must read for October! I hope your library gets them in 🙂
This year, I actually want to try and tackle a few classics that I’ve been meaning to read for a while like Moby Dick, War and Peace, A Tale of Two Cities, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Gulliver’s Travels.
That’s amazing! I always mean to read more classic and finally got to Jane Eyre in 2020. Hoping to pick up The Picture of Dorian Gray this year!
Horrorstör is such a fun read! I also highly recommend Grady Hendrix’s non-fiction book, Paperbacks From Hell. It’s a weird and wonderful tour of the world of pulp horror. Definitely one of my favourite non-fiction books of 2020!
I completed forgot about Paperbacks from Hell. I’m not sure I ever knew what it was about. Definitely adding it to my list. Thanks!
I think I really wanted to read more classic books. I should give it a try this year.
I always mean to do that same!
Hmmm House of Earth and Blood is one of my top priorities in 2021 since I really wanna read it before I accidentally get a spoiler for the book 😅
Haha I’m impressed you’ve been able to avoided spoilers for this long!
So am I tbh 😂😂
I really hope I can finish the Broken Earth trilogy this year as well. And Jade City is also one I would LOVE to get to!
I hope we both get to them and love them. I have a feeling we will!
We have some similar books on this list 🙂
I hope you can get to all of them!
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Same to you! 🙂
The All Souls trilogy is the best! And I loved The Golem and the Djinni!
Love hearing that!
I’d love to read Starless Sea and one of NK Jemisin’s books this year too.
Oh! I really liked Horrorstor, especially that edition of it. Totally worth reading that one. It was so weird to visit Ikea after reading it. I never look at the store the same again, lol!
Haha I never thought about it changing how I see Ikea!
I got Starless Sea for Christmas 2019 and still have not read it. Why? I don’t know. Ironically, I got The Night Circus for Christmas this year. LOL
I’ve had it for the same amount of time! Curious to see what you think of The Night Circus.
I loved the Night Circus. Just wanted it on my bookshelf lol. But it reminded me I’ve yet to read the Starless Sea
So many great books! I love The Golem & the Jinni, and the All Souls books. (Can’t wait for season 2 of A Discovery of Witches — the show is very good). I’d like to read the Broken Earth books this year too. Good luck, and enjoy!
So excited to dive into all these series, which is so weird for me because I don’t normally read series!
Jade City and A Discovery of Witches are both books I want to pick up too! I’ve heard amazing things about the Broken Earth trilogy as well so that’s one I’m hoping to start and finish this year.
I hope we both get to them all and love them. I’d love to hear your thoughts on The Fifth Season. No one writes like N. K. Jemisin!!
Great list! The Broken Earth trilogy, The Starless Sea and The Golem and the Jinni we all on my tbr for this year as well ☺️I think I’m most excited for The Golem and the Jinni though!
I have had The Golem and the Jinni on my list for years! I heard there was a sequel coming out this year, so now is the best time to read it!