Best Books I read in 2021
Hello Readers! Usually, I post these best of 2021 posts in January but this time I wanted to write them in December like all end of the year posts should be. As you all know I read many good books and most of them ends up either 4 or 5 stars and there were around 40 5-star read! You might think that’s unbelievable or I’m too kind in rating books but trust me when I say I’m just lucky to enjoy most of the books I read. Now as for the Best book I read in 2021, it’s definitely foolish to list all 5 star books her and of course there were best of best books. So, I’m going to list only those best of best books that I loved so much and were unforgettable and I will keep recommending as much as possible.
Best Books I read in 2021
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Waiting For Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey
Waiting for Tom Hanks was lovely and entertaining romcom that revolved around Annie Cassidy’s search for her own Tom Hanks- her true love like romcom movies and Tom Hanks she adores. This was adorable, refreshing, sweet, and entertaining romcom with hate-to-love arc.
A Taste For Love by Jennifer Yen
A Taste For Love was cute YA Romance that revolved around Liza trying not to be caught in potential Asian boyfriend trap set by her mother. This was heart-warming, delicious and fluffy Asian YA Romance with lovely characters and entertaining plot.
Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
This was amazing and entertaining romance that revolved around Olive a PhD grade student and Adam, a faculty member tangled into fake dating by accidental kiss that turned into something much more dangerous, love. Fun, refreshing, cute and steamy, and fast paced romance with all amazing trope and main character as a woman in STEM.
The Beach Reads Book Club by Kathryn Freeman
The Beach Reads Book Club was heartwarming and uplifting romance that revolved around Lottie Watt, her book club, and bookstore owner Matthew Steele. A delightful, uplifting, entertaining and sexy romance with many hilarious moments and wonderful characters.
Rich People Problem by Kevin Kwan
This was best finale of Crazy Rich Asians series. It revolved around drama among three generations of three big family branches of one crazy rich asian family over disposition of vast estate now that the matriarch of the family was on deathbed. It was entertaining, gripping, fun, dramatic, and bittersweet fiction with some lovely, some insightful, and some poignant moments.
Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune
Under the Whispering Door was beautiful paranormal LGBTQ romance that revolved around Wallace Price, a ghost, and his time at Tea shop (a way station after death) with ferryman that brought tremendous change in him. This was so original, refreshing, touching, heartfelt, and uplifting contemporary and paranormal M/M romance.
Historical Fiction
The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck
The Invisible Woman was brilliant biographical historical fiction that was based on a real and very famous American woman who played heroical role in history. An inspiring, emotional, raw, gritty, well researched and well written biographical historical fiction about extraordinary American spy of the history.
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
The Dictionary of LostWords was brilliant and well researched historical fiction that revolved arounds Esme, Oxford English Dictionary edited by James Murray, and how words shaped and defined Esme’s life. it was thought-provoking, informative, realistic, well researched and perfectly written historical fiction that read like memoir of Esme and OED.
The Berlin Zookeeper by Anna Stuart
The Berlin Zookeeper (previous title, The Zookeeper’s Daughter) was powerful historical fiction that revolved around the Berlin Zoo and its keepers. It was emotional, heart-breaking, and well written #historicalfiction that gave different view to Germany in WWII.
Fantasy
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
Ruin and Rising was strong final book in The Shadow and Bone trilogy. It was impressive, fascinating, entertaining and perfectly written.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Six of Crows was mind blowing and brilliant YA fantasy that revolved around Six characters and one impossible heist. It was thrilling, adventurous fantasy with so many twists and turns, amazing characters, and brilliant plot.
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
This was fantastic sequel to Six of Crows that revolved around Kaz getting back one of his crew member and also what they were promised in the beginning of Six of Crows. It was was mind-blowing, brilliant, and perfectly written sequel to SoC with amazing world and characters.
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
Six Crimson Cranes was my most anticipated book of the year and like other books I read by Elizabeth Lim, this didn’t disappoint me. It revolved around Princess Shiori and her six brothers turned into Crane trying to break their curse and save their kingdom. This was efreshing, magical, enchanting, intriguing and beautifully written YA fantasy.
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
This revolved around Jude coming back from her exile, finding the scheme of her father to get the crown, and being the true queen of Elfhame. The Queen of Nothing was brilliant, fascinating, fast paced, flawlessly written YA fantasy with a mindblowing plot and characters.
Fiction
The Inn at Tansy Falls by Cate Woods
The Inn at Tansy Falls was hearwarming contemporary Women’s Fiction that revolved around Penelope Swift, aka Nell, and her visit to Tansy Falls that changed her life. It was was uplifting, delightful and feel good women’s fiction with beautiful picturesque setting making it perfect armchair travel and adventure.
The Lighthouse Witches by C. J. Cooke
This revolved around Nordic folklore and mystery of missing Stay family. It was dark, intense, atmospheric, chilling and engaging mystery with Gothic vibe and sci-fi and paranormal element made it perfect for Halloween read.
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Have you read any of these or planning to read next year? Which were the best books you read this year?
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Hi, I'm Yesha, an Indian book blogger. Avid and eclectic reader who loves to read with a cup of tea. Not born reader but I don't think I’m going to stop reading books in this life. “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
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Veronica @ Little Corner Reads
I’ve been debating about whether or not to read Waiting for Tom Hanks, but it looks like I might have to add it to my TBR!
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I loved that one.it was much better than its sequel. I hope you pick it and enjoy it.
ashley @ socially awkward bookworm
Forty 5-star books is amazing! You read so many great books! I think I only had 15 5-stars this past year and some of them were rereads. I am hoping this year will be filled with even more 5-stars!
I need to make The Love Hypothesis a priority this year, because I really want to read it! I’ve been seeing it so much and everyone seems to love it.
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Thank you! I hope you get to read more 5 star books. Love hypothesis was fun. I hope you enjoy it.
Lashaan Balasingam @ Bookidote
Amazing year, Yesha! It still impresses me so much that you get through so many amazing books. So happy for you! 😀
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Thank you, Lashaan! There were many good and amazing books I read and I’m glad I enjoy most of books I read.
Rae Longest
What an amazing list, Hon. I, too, read many books, but I don’t have the drive to pick the best. Sometimes, oftentimes, the book I am currently reading is my all time favorite. LOL
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Haha, I get that and that’s why I ended up giving more 5 stars.
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Zbestbooks
I’ve been wanting to read Six Of Crows for ages, I should definitely get to it!
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I hope you get to read it before release of second book and enjoy it.
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I hope you get to read iy before release of second book and enjoy it.
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Cherelle @ A Bolt out of the Book
Wow, it’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed so many books this year!! I see some of my favourites here like Six of Crows and Six Crimson Cranes… I’m heartened to see The Invisible Woman here, I’ve high hopes for that historical novel, I love those based on real life stories! Thanks for sharing this list! Great post <33
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It’s great we liked some common books. Invisible woman deserved to be on this list. It was amazing book and author kept it very close to real story.
WendyW
Wonderful list. Thanks for the reminder that I have to get to The Love Hypothesis very soon! Also, I’m just about finished with The Crooked Kingdom, I am loving that series and I’m so thankful that you encouraged me to read it.
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I’m glad you enjoyed the series. Hopefully we can continue reading Nicolai’s duology next year. I’m still waiting to buy Rule of Wolves.
Anoushka
I’ve been seeing the love hypothesis EVERYWHERE lately, and i really want to read it! So many of these other books are on my TBR too, and I’m so glad to see you loved them so much!! Loved reading this post, and hope you find loads of new favorites next year too!
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I hope you get to read Love hypothesis too. It was heartwarming and great read. Happy reading and I hope have amazing books to read in 2022 as well.
crimeworm
Loved The Lighthouse Witches too!
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That’s great! Happy holidays and have great time.
Lady Tessa
Six Crimson Cranes was one of my favorites too! ❤️
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That’s great. It was Fanta book.
Amber Elise @ Du Livre
I look forward to reading Under the Whispering Door!
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I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Teri Polen
Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom will forever be on my list. Happy Holidays, Yesha!
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Same with me. Nothing can beat those two. Happy holidays and merry Christmas!
happytonic
Fabulous list, Yesha, with something for everyone to love! I need to bump up The Lighthouse Witches and The Love Hypothesis on my tbr…Happy Holidays and lots of fantastic books in the upcoming year!