It’s that time again. With just a few weeks left of 2021, it’s time to look back with fondness at the good this year brought to us.
I mean, there’s not a lot of good. This year was another dumpster fire from start to finish. But at least I had lots of good books to read.
So today I want to share with you the top ten best books I’ve read in 2021. Most of them didn’t come out this year, it’s just the year I got around to reading them. And if you haven’t read them yet, 2022 might be the year to do so.
The books are listed from least to best. I’m not going into a lot of detail about any of these books, because either I reviewed them here or on Haunted MTL. Or, I’m going to.
Velvet was the night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
I think this is the weakest of her novels so far, and it’s still on my top ten list. That should tell you something about her other books.
Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva
I said this last week, but it bears repeating. This is Silva’s first book. I am just blown away.
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
This book is clever, dark, and disturbing. So, you know, it’s a King novel. Keep an eye out on Haunted MTL for my review.
Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
Dexter was a mood for me this year.
Ms. Peregrins School for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs.
This whole series was fantastic.
The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury
If you haven’t read this book, go get it right now and read it.
Savage Legion by Matt Wallace
I have the second book in this series sitting on my desk staring at me. I cannot wait to get my hands on it. But, you know, life.
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
This was a real treat. I just got lost in it.
Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff
I read this during a vacation in Spring. It was delightful.
The Ocean at The End of The Lane by Neil Gaiman
Gaiman has the amazing ability to write fairy tales for adults that scare the hell out of me and make me feel like a little kid again at the same time.
So that was it for my list this year. Now I want to hear from you. What was the best book you read in 2021? What are you most excited to read in 2022? Let us know in the comments below.
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