Best Books of 2022
My fourth annual roundup of what is worth your time and attention, fellow readers!
Read MoreThe Marriage Portrait, by Maggie O'Farrell
One of the best novels of 2022, you will enjoy this dive into the intrigues and dangers of sixteenth century Italian court life for women.
Read MoreLucy by the Sea, by Elizabeth Strout
Strout’s third Lucy Barton novel, this one covering the pandemic year.
Read MoreCarrie Soto is Back, by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid is back! And Carrie Soto is her focus, the world of nineties tennis, and women creating success on their own terms. Highly recommend!
Read MorePutin's Russia: The Rise of a Dictator, by Darryl Cunningham
An important graphic biography of the rise of Vladimir Putin, from young KGB operative to dictatorial leader of Russia, documenting his brutal tactics and risks to free nations if left unchecked.
Read MoreMarple: Twelve New Mysteries. Various authors.
Miss Jane Marple, legendary detective of Agatha Christie, is featured in twelve new mysteries by some of our best female mystery writers.
Read MoreCrown & Sceptre, by Tracy Borman
From ancient Anglo-Saxon kings to the House of Windsor, this book follows the evolution of British royalty in an entertaining, engaging narrative.
Read MoreA Carnival of Snackery: Diaries (2003-2020), by David Sedaris
Feast on these humorous bites (bits) from David Sedaris, circa 2003-2020.
Read MoreTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin
Great novel about video gaming, creativity, relationships, and life. Highly recommended, especially for book clubs.
Read MorePortrait of a Thief, by Grace D. Li
Enjoy this slick, fast-paced, globe-trotting suspense novel before the Netflix movie comes out.
Read MoreHelltown: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer on Cape Cod, by Casey Sherman
Read of the grisly murders of Tony Costa, written about by Norman Mailer and Kurt Vonnegut, at a time before we knew about serial murderers, and had fewer tools to solve such crime.
Read MoreElection and Tracy Flick Can't Win, by Tom Perrotta
Great vehicle for the return of unforgettable Tracey Flick. Read these together.
Read MoreOnce There Were Wolves, by Charlotte McConaghy
McConaghy produces another novel immersed in nature, skillfully telling the story of traumatized twins who seek the same wild freedom they try to give the wolves in their care.
Read MoreThe Paris Apartment, by Lucy Foley
Another good suspenseful mystery from Lucy Foley, this one set in beautiful Paris.
Read MoreUpgrade, by Blake Crouch
Can we hack our genome to become smart enough to think our way out of our current environmental and political problems? Crouch’s novel sets up a cool answer to that question in this sci fi action adventure.
Read MoreBarely Functional Adult, by Meichi Ng
Excellent, honest and funny essays reflecting on lessons learned in early adulthood. Highly recommend.
Read MoreThe It Girl, by Ruth Ware
Was the wrong person convicted for Hannah’s roommate’s murder? Ten years on, and Hannah cannot move forward in her life until this is resolved. Enjoy Ruth Ware’s latest mystery!
Read MoreUnmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases, by Paul Holes
The pursuit of the Golden State Killer told from the perspective of one of the forensic scientists who was resolved to find the killer. Paul Holes gives an honest recounting of the difficulties of investigating heinous crime.
Read MoreLessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus
Meet Elizabeth Zott, uncompromising scientist with a heart of gold and steel in her spine. Enjoy author Garmus’s witty banter in this novel of 1950’s workplace sexual relations. Very funny!
Read MoreSea of Tranquility, by Emily St. John Mandel
A novel of time travel and big questions for humanity. More pandemic fiction from Mandel, in a cleverly plotted novel.
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