Ep. 99: Best Books of 2021 and Bookish Superlatives with Susie from @NovelVisits

<p><strong>In Episode 99, Susie Boutry (<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/novelvisits/">@NovelVisits</a>) and I share our favorite books from 2021, overall and by genre, along with a ton of bookish superlatives. We also talk about whether our reading has recovered from COVID and I reflect on the past year of the podcast.</strong></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!). I also included Bookshop.org affiliate links.</em></p> <h2>Announcements</h2> <ul> <li>Upcoming “Ask Me Anything” podcast, airing December 8, to celebrate the 100th episode of <em>Sarah’s Bookshelves Live</em>!</li> <li><a href= "https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/the-best-holiday-gifts-for-book-lovers-2021-including-book-recommendations/"> Sarah’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide</a></li> <li><strong>2022 Rock Your Reading Tracker</strong> is coming soon! You’ll be able to purchase it for $14.99 on my website OR <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/sarahsbookshelves">Superstars Patrons</a> will get it for FREE!</li> </ul> <h2>Highlights</h2> <ul> <li>My 2021 Podcast Overview — including top episodes based on download stats and polled favorites. </li> <li>Overview of our reading this year including key stats (including the ongoing impact of COVID-19).</li> <li>Our favorite books of 2021: overall and by genre.</li> <li>2021 Bookish Superlative Awards.</li> </ul> <h2>Our Favorite Books of 2021 (Overall and by Genre) <a class="spp-timestamp">[17:09]</a></h2> <p><strong>Susie</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3oQyeYa"><u>Landslide</u></a> by Susan Conley | <a href="https://amzn.to/3oQyeYa">Buy from Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780525657132">Buy from Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[17:33]</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Z9eDd3"><u>Voices from the Pandemic</u></a><strong> </strong>by Eli Saslow | <a href="https://amzn.to/2Z9eDd3">Buy from Amazon</a> | <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780385547000">Buy from Bookshop