Play Book Tag discussion

Again, I thought this vote would be closer! I'm announcing a bit early because it's a very clear decision, and I have a 2-3 hour drive today - - and I know everyone is waiting!

The other two tags had their supporters, but were exactly tied, lol. But there's no chance they catch up.

The tag for next month is:

debut

Please share your reading plans and recommendations below.

Remember, for the regular monthly reads, the book can be shelved as "debut" on Goodreads, or be a book that is not yet shelved that way but you feel should be.

One way to find books to read for this tag is to please visit:

https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/...

We encourage people to link to additional lists below if they find them.

Happy Reading!!!

So happy to see that this won. The last few tags have agreed with me enough that I have been able to contribute to my BWF team more than in the beginning of the year.

Excellent!

After reviewing the link for this tag, I was surprised at how many debuts I have read.

Yippee Skippee ... Just got an ARC of a debut work in the mail yesterday. Perfect timing!

I am very excited this one won. It is a nice variety.

Book Concierge wrote: "Yippee Skippee ... Just got an ARC of a debut work in the mail yesterday. Perfect timing!"

Of course, it might not have the 5 tags for debut if it's really new!

I love this tag....

Excellent tag!

So happy!

Exited about this tag. I'm planning to find some "new to me" authors, and also look back to the debuts from some old favorite authors.

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/6...

I like this list. It's mind blowing to think of the success and the lasting legacy of some of these first novels.

Of course, some of the titles on the list aren't actually debuts. Fans don't always check publication dates.

Sue wrote: "Exited about this tag. I'm planning to find some "new to me" authors, and also look back to the debuts from some old favorite authors."

This is what I"m doing as well. Also some debuts of authors where I've only read one of their later books even if they are aren't a favourite author.

Jgrace wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/6...

I like this list. It's mind blowing to think of the success and the lasting legacy of some of these first novels.

Of course, some..."

Readers don't always narrowly define DEBUT either. For example, they may tag if first by author in new genre, or new series even. Back in the day, some may have originally published under a pseudonym where it was a debut under that name but author published before under own or different name, then later all got gathered and new printings published under one name.

I read a fair number of debuts and enjoy them. Here is my Debut shelf of books, complete with reviews, for those who might want to browse them.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Kate and I planned a buddy read for The Ministry of Time and others said they’d join in when they can. ( It has long library waitlists. )

Also every year the Goodreads Choice Awards have a debut category. There might be some good finds there.

If any literary fiction lovers are looking for a strong, short book, I really enjoyed Monstrilio.

I don't recall it, but apparently we did "Debut" in March 2019, as well:
"March 2019: Debut - 118 books read"

The bookshelf itself currently says 117, so something must have been removed since March 2019, I suppose.

I had other challenges for debut books recently so I have a lot of books. Some of my all-time favorite books were debuts.

Here is my original debut shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Here is my new Debut-bwf shelf for the BWF challenge:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

The listopia will be up soon.

NancyJ wrote: "I had other challenges for debut books recently so I have a lot of books. Some of my all-time favorite books were debuts.

Here is my original debut shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/68..."

I've read all but two, Girl in Transition and The Bees.. The Rosie Project was a complete surprise 5 star for me.

Holly R W wrote: "I read a fair number of debuts and enjoy them. Here is my Debut shelf of books, complete with reviews, for those who might want to browse them.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list......"

I see that you've given The Bean Trees 5 stars. I love that too, my introduction to Barbara Kingsolver many years ago.

Holly R W wrote: "I read a fair number of debuts and enjoy them. Here is my Debut shelf of books, complete with reviews, for those who might want to browse them.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list......"

Thanks Holly. I love this list. I bumped up Florence Adler, and added Etta and Otto and … to my list of potentials for the month. I wouldn’t mind rereading Beantree and Language of Flowers too.

I’ve never read The Bean Trees and I’d forgotten it was her debut - straight onto the list! Thanks!

Jen K wrote: "I am very excited this one won. It is a nice variety."

Exactly! Something for everyone because all genres of author had a debut at some point.

Fabulous list all round, Holly.

This is the one, I had hoped for. I have a number on my want to read list, but not sure what I'm going to read yet.

I highly recommend this debut novel from a Rwandan-born author who now lives in Namibia - I haven't seen too many of my friends reading it, but I loved it:
The Eternal Audience of One by Rémy Ngamije

It sounds excellent, Joy. I’d never heard of it - must have missed your review!

Holly R W wrote: "I read a fair number of debuts and enjoy them. Here is my Debut shelf of books, complete with reviews, for those who might want to browse them.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list......"

Fabulous list, Holly! While I have read or have many on my TBR, you still alerted me to soooo many! Thanks for sharing.

Want to put a good word in for The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey - and with all of us in the US suffering from dreadful heat, it will be a 'cool' escape in July.

@Nancy- I am still looking through your shelves though I think I have reached saturation, LOL. However one thing that has come out of this is that I have added debut tag to those books I have read either before I had a debut shelf or just did not realize were a debut. A few I am considering rereading for one reason or another.

Great suggestions, everyone, thanks!

@BnB - I see Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table is tagged DEBUT. We have that as a buddy read on Unofficial Trim whenever that number gets picked. Are you up for just swapping it out for whatever number is picked for July? Seems so convenient. Besides, I am behind at least 3 books in Trim ... might as well swap out the next for one I will get to!

Theresa wrote: "@BnB - I see Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table is tagged DEBUT. We have that as a buddy read on Unofficial Trim whenever that number gets picked. Are you up for just swapping..."

I could do that. I'm not hearing a debut singing my name at the moment.

Theresa wrote: "@BnB - I see Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table is tagged DEBUT. We have that as a buddy read on Unofficial Trim whenever that number gets picked. Are you up for just swapping..."

I'm waiting on that pick too. Guess it is the reality of doing reading challenges where everyone is in different time zones. On the plus we have a worldwide group of people looking out for new books we might otherwise miss. Love being in this group.

And everyone seem really busy these days too.

I agree, Jen, this is such a wonderful group.

Booknblues wrote: "Theresa wrote: "@BnB - I see Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table is tagged DEBUT. We have that as a buddy read on Unofficial Trim whenever that number gets picked. Are you up f..."

Great! I will set up a buddy read July 1. Anyone is of course welcome to join. I have even located my paperback copied.

FYI - I do not believe it has sufficient tags for BWF, if that matters to anyone thinking of joining. Doesn't with me.

Theresa wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Theresa wrote: "@BnB - I see Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table is tagged DEBUT. We have that as a buddy read on Unofficial Trim whenever that number gets p..."

Thanks for the note Theresa. It has only 2 debut tags, but works for a letter match for bwf. I’ve been waiting for her newest Paris book all month.

BnB -I am looking at my own debut list to see if there is something on there you might like. Of course I haven't read any of these yet, but....

Looking for Jane
These Ghosts are Family
Wild Women and the Blues
The Pearl that Broke its Shell
Patron Saint of Liars
The House at Riverton - (Ist Kate Morton)

Theresa wrote: "@BnB - I see Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table is tagged DEBUT. We have that as a buddy read on Unofficial Trim whenever that number gets picked. Are you up for just swapping..."

I loved Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table when I read it and hope you do too!

What's ironic, is that normally I have lots of books coming up that are debuts, but don't have any debuts currently on my TBR list.

I'm glad that you and others here are finding my Debut shelf interesting. ;0)

Amy wrote: "BnB -I am looking at my own debut list to see if there is something on there you might like. Of course I haven't read any of these yet, but....

Looking for Jane
These Ghosts are Family
Wild Women ..."

I will probably read These Ghosts Are Family too.

Its a good T for us as well as a great Buddy Read! Others are welcome to join.

BnB and everyone, here are a few not mentioned yet that you might enjoy:
- All the Little Bird-Hearts
- Spill Simmer Falter Wither
- River Thieves
- Ablutions
- The Sweetness of Water
- We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies
- The Immortal King Rao
- My Real Name Is Hanna
- American Rust
- Ghostwritten
- Whale Fall
- In the Shadow of the Banyan
- Small Ceremonies

NancyJ wrote: "Theresa wrote: "Booknblues wrote: "Theresa wrote: "@BnB - I see Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table is tagged DEBUT. We have that as a buddy read on Unofficial Trim whenever th..."

I bought the Paris book last week when at one of my local indie bookstores. No time to read right now but had to own it!

I can recommend, also on Holly's list, The Turner House - a good family saga 4 stars from me-and it also fits for BWF's letter and tag, for those playing.

Good idea sharing shelves--here's my Debut shelf, but it's probably not complete with ever debut I've read. https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

I'll be adding one more once I catch up on my reviews.

I'll probably reread To Kill a Mockingbird.

Last time I re-read it was in 2018 ...

I have picked on three books to read of debut but might add some more.

Forever, Interrupted
A Woman Is No Man
Uncle Tom’s Cabin

I recently discovered The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, but I am not sure if I want to tackle this one yet.

Jason wrote: "I have picked on three books to read of debut but might add some more.

Forever, Interrupted
A Woman Is No Man
Uncle Tom’s Cabin

I recently discovered..."

I also have Edgar on my TBR/Keep attempting to read.

I'm currently reading The Thursday Murder ClubThe Thursday Murder Club which was going quite well until life kicked me in the head again today. I think that fits Debut?

I also have Lessons in Chemistry which I keep trying to get to and Remarkably Bright Creatures which also sounds fabulous.....now if only I can switch my head off and get back to my books.

For BWF players, here is the new PBT listopia for DEBUT books that fit the Books with Friends challenge. We’d be grateful for involvement from all the teams. You can simply click on your favorites to vote, or help your friends by adding books they haven’t discovered yet. Thanks!
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...

For EVERYONE- here is the largest listopia for debut novels over time. The books with the most votes are listed first.
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/6...

I will be reading:

1. My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
2. Solito by Javier Zamora