The 52 Book Club: 2025 Challenge discussion

42. Author Debut In Second Half Of 2024

What is a debut? A debut is the first book published by a specific author.

For this prompt, we’re looking for a book that is an author’s debut work. The catch? We want it to be published in the second half of 2024. This means that the book should be published between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024.

It can be published by any debut author, and in any genre. Creative interpretations on a “debut” include: An author who has previously written non-fiction, and is debuting in fiction, or an author who was previously self-published but is now releasing their first novel published traditionally, etc.

While the majority of us will be unable to complete this prompt until the second half of 2024, you may also be able to complete this prompt early if you can get your hands on an advance copy of the author’s debut. (If you’re interested in advance reader copies, we recommend signing up for or checking out websites like https://www.netgalley.com/)


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I'm also planning on reading Strange Folk by Alli Dyer

Girls who Burn by M.K. Pagano

The Silent Sister by Megan Davidhizar

I plan on reading Such lovely skin by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne.

My book choice is Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti

For now, I'm leaning toward Four Weekends & a Funeral or Elizabeth Sails. I'll monitor the ratings and see what kind of mood I'm in at the time before choosing.

for now, i'm planning for

if something else comes up along the year, i'll say so! :P

nevermiiiind, i'm going with:


it's in august, so it's the second half of the year! :P

The Cheesemaker's Daughter by Kristin Vukovic comes out in August and is currently available via NetGalley.

This book comes out in August 2024. . . .

Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases by Maia Lee-Chin, Illustrated by Marta BertelloMaia Lee-Chin

Fantastic!

I’m not sure what I’m reading but this is the last prompt I need to complete the 2024 challenge. I’m counting down the days!

So many books to choose from for this prompt.

I'm thinking of going with either of these:

The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History - The paperback copy is being released in October.

Dinner for Vampires - Gotta support my One Tree Hill Drama Queen.

Counting Miracles - Can never go wrong with the latest book by Nicholas Sparks which is being released in September.

Ron wrote: "So many books to choose from for this prompt.

I'm thinking of going with either of these:

The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History - The paperba..."

Nicholas Sparks is not a debut author - would work for the general 2024 prompt though, or year of the dragon!

Oh didn't see the 'author debut' part in the title, kinda skimmed over that. Thanks.

Isabella wrote: "nevermiiiind, i'm going with:


it's in august, so it's the second half of the year! :P"

But Casey McQuiston isn't a debut author.

I’m looking forward to The Truth According to Ember, a debut romcom by Danica Nava to be released August 6th.

Terryls wrote: "I’m looking forward to The Truth According to Ember, a debut romcom by Danica Nava to be released August 6th. "

I have this one on my reading list as well.

Silent Sister by Megan Davidhizar.

I may be going with Sorcery and Small Magics . Not sure yet but putting it here so I can remember where to find it in the fall... Expected publication October 15, 2024

The Lion Women of Tehran should not be listed on the booklist for this prompt. This is not the author’s first book.

Debbie wrote: "I may be going with Sorcery and Small Magics . Not sure yet but putting it here so I can remember where to find it in the fall... Expe..."

Ooh! Good find!

The Mechanics of Memory by Audrey Lee

I'm going to read The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong. Unfortunately the book isn't coming out until November!

Daughter of Fire by Sofia Robleda and Friends with Secrets by Christine Gunderson are both debut novels and free in July through Amazon First Reads

I've just pre-ordered Obitchuary: The Big Hot Book of Death by Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes, which will be released next month.

Broken Bayou by Jennifer Moorehead is an amazing and shocking novel that was the author’s debut in July of 2024. It is a mystery novel with dysfunctional families and toxic relationships that has many plot twists. If you like gritty true-to-life fiction, you will love this.

Cross the Line by Simone Soltani

does anyone have any KU suggestions? TIA

Bookwomkiki, Friends With Secrets by Christine Gunderson is on KU (in Canada it is so hopefully other countries too) and is debut novel.

I’m going to read The Melancholy of Untold History by Minsoo Kang.

Just finished The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava. It was sweet, and if I'm in the mood for a rom-com, I may check out any future books she has.

I am looking forward to reading Fake Fish by Josje Weusten

I read Daughter of Fire by Sofia Robleda. I enjoyed it very much.

Just finished Plays Well with Others by Sophie Brickman

I read The Girl with No Reflection by Keshe Chow. It started out really strong and then just kept getting dumber as the book went on. It ended at 2 stars for me.

I read Five-Star Stranger by Kat Tang. I gave it a one star.

I read Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by M.J. Wassmer. It was quirky, sort of fun, and entirely predictable.

I read The End and Everything Before It by Finegan Kruckemeyer Published July (Read September 28th; 3*)

A pair of Wings by Carole Hopson. I am reading it now. It released August 20, 2024. Historical fiction about Bessie Coleman the first black female pilot and her fight to make her dreams come true.

I read “The Profound Benefits of a Stint in Prison” by Andrew Hamilton. Published 30 July 2024. The author’s first published book. It was a fantastic read. I highly recommend it. The author is a stand up comedian who created a work that was both amusing and poignant.

I read Friends With Secrets by Christine Gunderson, published August 1, 2024. It was ok.

I read Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe. It was a very cute book about searching for Bigfoot and falling in love.

I read Tell It To Me Singing by Tita Ramirez, which was extra special for me, because she was my fiction professor in college. A relatively light-hearted family drama that leans into telenovela tropes.

I read Made for You by Jenna Satterthwaite.

I read For She Is Wrath by Emily Varga, 5 Stars

I am reading The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon.

I read "Comfort Sequels: The Psychology of Movie Sequels from the 80s and 90s" Emily Marinelli

I read Toward Eternity by Anton Hur. This was book 52 for my challenge. A great read to finish with.