Ep. 153: 2023 Debuts Special with Susie (@NovelVisits)

<p><strong>In Episode 153, Susie Boutry (<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/novelvisits/">@NovelVisits</a>) and I are back for our 3rd annual Debuts Special! Today, we’re sharing our favorite debuts from 2023 (so far), new and backlist! Plus, we discuss our reading stats for debuts this year, and we talk about some standout sophomore novels that made the cut.</strong></p> <p><span id="more-6002498"></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> <p><a href= "https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/podcast-episode-153-2023-debuts-special-with-susie-novelvisits/"> CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog.</a></p> <h2>Highlights</h2> <ul> <li>How this year’s crop of debuts compares to those from previous years.</li> <li>A full breakdown of our 2023 debut-related stats.</li> <li>Debuts we love, divided into three categories: <ul> <li>Favorite Debuts of 2023 (so far)</li> <li>Favorite Backlist Debuts</li> <li>Standout Sophomore Novels</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Favorite Debuts of 2023 (so far) <a class= "spp-timestamp">[7:06]</a></h2> <p><strong>Sarah</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/46AlmtA">Talking at Night</a> by Claire Daverley</strong> | <a href= "https://amzn.to/46AlmtA">Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593653487">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[8:01]</a></li> <li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/46L8ctY"><u>The Art of Scandal</u></a> by Regina Black</strong> | <a href= "https://amzn.to/46L8ctY">Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9781538722770">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[13:43]</a></li> <li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/45lLNC5">Good for a Girl</a> by Lauren Fleshman</strong> | <a href= "https://amzn.to/45lLNC5">Amazon</a> | <a href= "https://bookshop.org/a/24569/9780593296783">Bookshop.org</a> <a class="spp-timestamp">[20:02]</a></li> <li><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/3tjMONK">Shark Heart</a> by Emily Habeck<