Best Reads of 2022

I’ve rounded up my favorites reads from the year 2022. These are the books I rated either 4 or 5 stars! The list is in no particular order but I did note my two absolute favorites from the year. To clarify, the following books were read by me in the year 2022 , not necessarily published this past year. Tap the image of any book you wish to purchase or add the titles to your must read list. Happy reading in 2023!

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Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want To Come

Published Date: May 2019

Genre: Autobiography

A shy introvert challenges herself to complete extroverted activities over the course of a year.

Cloud Cuckoo Land

Published Date: September 2021

Genre: Historical Fiction & Fantasy

Numerous storylines set in the past, present, and future revolve around an old tale of a man who turns into various animals.

The Personal Librarian

Published Date: June 2021

Genre: Historical Fiction

J.P. Morgan’s personal librarian is an ambitious woman with an extraordinary career but she’s holding back a secret that could lead to her ruination.

Lessons in Chemistry

Published Date: Fiction

Genre: April 2022

I would say this book is tied for my favorite book of the year! A woman in the 1950s struggles against sexism in her career as a scientist. Her unconventional relationship and hobbies at the time lead to opportunities and setbacks.

Every Summer After

Published Date: May 2022

Genre: Romance

This book is tied for my favorite book of the year! A woman is headed back to where her family spent every summer. She’s bound to see the men who meant everything to her before their relationships fell apart.

Station Eleven

Published Date: September 2014

Genre: Dystopia

A pandemic wipes out most of the population. For those left, survival is dependent on finding others to band together with. After the electrical grid goes out and gasoline is gone, people have a completely different way of living.