Here is a list of the best books I read in 2022 in the order that I read them in. (For a complete list of books I read in 2022, go here.)
A Line to Kill — Anthony Horowitz. 9/10
I like this author a lot and like his mysteries a lot. I find Hawthorne to be an annoying character but the overall story makes it work for me.
Last Resort — Andrew Lipstein. 9/10
An absolute masterclass in describing a self-centered “Everyman” character completely self-sabotage every aspect of his life, all while thinking he’s making the best possible decisions. It reads like the author has personally experienced everything that the main character goes through, which is either a testament to his writing or means he copied this book idea from an acquaintance.
The Disappearing Act — Catherine Steadman. 9/10
I really liked this book! I thought it was an original mystery-thriller. If you like that genre, give it a try!
The Vanished Birds — Simon Jimenez. 9/10
This was excellent. Possibly my favourite book I read this year??? If you like sci-fi, give this a read!
Sea of Tranquility — Emily St John Mandel. 9/10
Controversial opinion time: I liked this more than Station Eleven. I liked it more than The Glass Hotel (which I also liked more than Station Eleven)! Yes! Believe it! This book reminded me a lot of The Vanishing Birds, which I also really liked! Read them both and get back to me.
Lark Ascending — Silas House. 9/10
Another dystopian novel! This was very good and pretty sad throughout. It’s pretty short so it’s a quick read if you’re looking for some depressingly realistic dystopian lit.
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