Top Ten Books I Read in 2022
I’m working on my 2022 wrap-up post, but it will take a bit of time, with all the graphs and all. So, I thought for now I’d put up a TTT post to whet your appetite. To choose my Top Ten for the year, I used the very scientific method of looking over my Goodreads Year in Books and choosing the 10 that stood out to me the most.
In no particular order (besides the order I fit them into the image above):
1. In Every Generation by Kendare Blake
I read this book and then was inspired to rewatch all of Buffy and Angel. So … yeah.
2. Missing Mike by Shari Green
This book was an unexpected delight – my favorite verse novel I read this year!
3. As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh
I had read so many amazing things about this book before I picked it up, and I was not at all disappointed when I read it.
4. The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
My younger daughter read this one at school, and I read it along with her. We both loved it. As she said, basically every sentence has a deeper meaning.
5. Charlie Hernandez and the Golden Dooms by Ryan Callejo
I honestly had a hard time choosing between several MG fantasy adventures I read this year (see a few others in my honorable mentions section), but I landed on this one because I experienced the series for the first time in 2022, and I loved all three books!
6. Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
I’ll admit that I jumped on the bandwagon with this graphic novel series because of the show. My younger daughter and I watched it together and were instantly in love (though hers was admittedly a more intense watch-the-show-and-read-the-graphic-novels-over-and-over sort of love).
7. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
I so seldom read adult titles anymore, but I absolutely loved this one!
8. Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston
I was seriously shocked when I realized I’d read this book in 2022 – it feels like it was so long ago! (It was one of my first reads of the year, but still.) This book stands out in my mind as one of my favorite MGs of ever, so it obviously had to make this list.
9. The Mirrorwood by Deva Fagan
I just honestly loved everything about this book, from the incredible concept to the fantasy world to the moral conundrums. If you read MG, you need this book in your life!
10. The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart
I had heard so many wonderful things about this book, and I absolutely loved it when I listened to the audiobook. So much so, that I had to buy a copy of the hardcover for my collection.
Some Honorable Mentions:
These books all very nearly made my list. Some of them I even rated higher than a couple on the list when I read them, but when it came to my very scientific method of choosing which books stood out to me more, they didn’t quite make the cut.
What were your favorite reads of 2022? I wanna know!
The Handmaid’s Tale was excellent. Will you be reading the sequel this year? 🙂
I did buy it, but I haven’t gotten to it yet. I just saw another blogger friend of mine put it in her top ten for the year (and the original book is one of her all-time favorites), so that makes me more eager to pick it up.
Very nice! Some new to me ones here! Loved In Every Generation, as you already know! Lol!
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I love seeing Coyote Sunrise because that book didn’t get enough hype. It was wonderful and memorable.
There are so many amazing books on here. I loved Addie LaRue and Amari when I read them! Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea made my list!
My Top Ten!
Addie LaRue is one of my favorites. We’d love to have you link up to our Top 10 if you would like.
https://booksofmyheart.net/2022/12/19/top-10-books-ive-read-in-2022/
Thanks! I just linked up!
I read In Every Generation too and really enjoyed it.
I loved the Heartstopper TV show, now I need to read the graphic novel😁
It was fun to compare and contrast them. My daughter can quote the show practically word-for-word, so she noticed all the differences.
This is such a variety of books! I haven’t read any of these, but I do need to get to The Mirrorwood.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is one of my favourites! I must reread it sometime.
Heartstopper is so adorable, I’m so glad it’s grown so much. I remember supporting the Kickstarter when Alice first wanted to try and get it out in print, and now she’s like a megastar!
These all look so good! I have been wanting to read Addie LaRue forever, I need to get to it this year for sure! I read The Handmaid’s Tale a few years ago and loved it, glad you enjoyed it!
Nice list, to many good stories, i loved some of those too, like Addie and Aru
I just downloaded As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow today. I’m eager to read it.
I’d already read Heartstopper before the show came out but the show did blow me away with how good it was and inspire a whole reread. It’s been so long since I read The Handmaid’s Tale but I know it was amazing. I read it at school and I can still remember the plot so well, there are just some books which stay with you.
I’ve been seeing AS LONG AS THE LEMON TREES GROW everywhere. I’m glad it lives up to the hype. I love Katherine Applegate, so ODDER is one I really want to read this year.
Happy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
Susan
http://www.blogginboutbooks.com
Great list! I still want to read Addie LaRue and Amari, but I read and enjoyed Ain’t Burned All The Bright. That one really stuck with me, too.
Ha! I used some of that same scientific method! I haven’t read any of these but I think I’ll put The Invisible Life of Addie Larue and Amari on my list at Goodreads.
I really enjoyed Addie LaRue too, it made my favourite lists a couple of years ago when I read it.
I go back and forth on the Kendare Blake book. I love Buffy so much, but have not been a huge fan of all Blake’s books so I am cautious about it but I think I will probably end up reading it. Happy New Year!
The Handmaid’s Tale is one of my all time favorites. Such a good book! I am glad to see Amari and the Night Brothers on your list too. I loved it. I hope to read the sequel this year. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue has been on my TBR shelf for awhile now. I really need to read it. This is a great list, Nicole. Thank you for sharing!
Heartstopper is great – and so is the adaption. 😀
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Heartstopper was a favourite of mine this year as well, and I also read it because of the show. It’s so heartwarming and easy to get through, and I loved the representation of bisexuality and a more fluffy LGBT romance.
I first read The Handmaid’s Tale as a freshman in high school and it was truly a perspective changing book. I think I’ve read it twice more since then and each time it resonates with me in new ways. I’m so glad you had a chance to read it this past year!
THE MIRRORWOOD was one of my favourite middle grade reads of 2022 as well! Such a fun book and the aesthetic of it was very much to my taste. I also really enjoyed MONSTERS IN THE MIST by Juliana Brandt and LET THE MONSTER OUT by Chad Lucas. Happy (belated) New Year!
Addie Larue is one of my all time favorites so I’m thrilled to see it on your best of list. 🙂
I also discovered Heartstopper this year! Both the books and adaptation are so good. And The Handmaid’s Tale (book and adaptation) is great, too! Congrats on such a wonderful reading year. Happy reading in 2023!
I read the whole Charlie Hernandez series this year and really enjoyed it! If you loved Amari and the Night Brothers, you *definitely* need to read the sequel! Oh my gosh! It was sooo good.
I did really enjoy In Every Generation as well! I didn’t read Heartstopper because I don’t care for graphic novels, but loved the tv show! Great list of books!
I’ve only read Heartstopper but I adored it (& the show) I have the rest of the GN so I can finish the series.
Happy New Year!
Karen @For What It’s Worth
It looks like you found a lot of awesome books! I loved The Handmaid’s Tale and Addie LaRue. I should probably jump on the Heartstopper bandwagon because I also loved the show. Our Dark Duet is sitting on my TBR shelf. I’ll be reading that one sometime this year.