Ep. 125: 2022 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)

<p><strong>In Episode 125, Susie Boutry (<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/novelvisits/">@NovelVisits</a>) and I are back for our 2nd annual Debuts Special. Today we’re sharing our favorite debut novels from 2022 (so far)! Plus, we discuss our reading stats for debuts this year and we talk about some upcoming sophomore novels (and their debuts) that are on our radar.</strong></p> <p><span id="more-6001751"></span></p> <p><em>This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <h2>Highlights</h2> <ul> <li>We discuss why debut books often feel more polished.</li> <li>A full breakdown of our 2022 debut-related stats.</li> <li>Debuts we love, divided into three categories: <ul> <li>Favorite Debuts of 2022 (so far)</li> <li>Favorite Backlist Debuts</li> <li>Upcoming Sophomore Novels</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Favorite Debuts of 2022 (so far) <a class= "spp-timestamp">[8:47]</a></h2> <p><strong>Sarah</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3EwR4xc">Never Simple</a> by Liz Scheier</strong> | <a href= "https://amzn.to/3EwR4xc">Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250823137">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[9:57]</a></li> <li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3rKckYt"><u>More Than You’ll Ever Know</u></a> by Katie Gutierrez</strong> | <a href= "https://amzn.to/3rKckYt">Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780063118454">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[14:43]</a></li> <li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3engum6">Olga Dies Dreaming</a> by Xochitl Gonzalez</strong> | <a href= "https://amzn.to/3engum6">Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781250786173">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[21:14]</a></li> <li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3TfAwOl">The Violin Conspiracy</a> by Brendan Slocumb</strong> | <a href="https://amzn.to/3TfAwOl">Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593315415">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[26:52]</a>