Best Books of 2022 so far… (from Jan to June)
Hello readers! I hope you all are enjoying 2022 so far and having an amazing year in reading. I usually don’t post my ‘Best of…’ post in the middle of the year but I didn’t want to post the Mid-Year Freak Out tag which doesn’t exactly have anything to freak out. So I thought to list Best Books of 2022 so far just so I don’t forget by the end of the year which books I loved as I keep forgetting to mention best books in my monthly wrap-ups. Also, the post is part of Blogchatter Blog Hop created by Blogchatter which is fun way to encourage all bloggers to keep writing posts.
Best Books of 2022 so far…
(Click on title to read full review. if the link is missing I still haven’t published my review)
1. Bound by Firelight by Dana Swift
I couldn’t have picked a better book to start my year with. First book of the year, totally my kind of books with strong female character, political intrigue, lots of twist and turns and of course adventure. I loved first book in this duology and this one was even better with a perfect conclusion.
2. A Perfect Equation (The Secret Scientists of London #2) by Elizabeth Everett
A perfect book like its title. I haven’t read first book in this series and I’m sure this can be read standalone but I so wish I have read first book. Who doesn’t love band of scientist women standing up for their mind and voice against haughty egoistic men of 1843 Regency London, at the beginning of suffrage? Add swoonworthy romance to it and I was a goner.
3. The Keeper of Stories by Sally Page
Touching, heartwarming, character driven women’s fiction with lots of stories within story. You can say this is kind of collection of short stories but it is told by a person observing it and giving it a shape and making the short collection into a novel. And most surprising and amazing is author’s note saying all these stories, both historical and real in book, are based on true stories. I usually don’t prefer slow to steady paced books and rarely include them in my best book lists but this is a hidden gem.
4. Gemina (The Illuminae Files, #2) by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff
Who said hyped/popular books are not worth the hype/popularity? This proves it wrong. I loved whole Illuminae series. I have read sci-fi before but these books made me fall for this genre. And if I have to choose the best in the series it will Gemina. Lots of reasons for that and you can read them in my review but best of all is breakneck speed like going through a wormhole itself, Hannah, and ship between Nik and Hannah.
5. The Mad Girls of New York (A Nellie Bly Novel, #1) by Maya Rodale
When it comes to Historical Fiction that is not exactly Historical Romance, I’m very selective so most books I read in this genre turns out really great but best of them are the one that is based of on real historical figures, real life stories of real people and this was one of it. I can’t believe I never heard of Nellie Bly before reading this. She is awe-inspiring and so motivating, it was admirable to see her doing all courageous things and being a feminist in the Gilded Age of New York. Best thing was, author kept most of the story, even the side characters, same as historical facts by changing only few minor things.
6. Adult Assembly Required by Abbi Waxman
Maybe not everyone will agree with this choice but you know what I loved this one. I loved eccentric characters and their coming-of-age stories told in simple and entertaining way that warmed my heart. Nina Hill’s bookishness and nerdiness and her obsession with Trivia Quiz is just cherry on the top of this sweet resonating story.
7. Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins
I can see why author is so popular among contemporary readers. This is heartwarming and touching with does of entertainment and also some serious topics. Most of us don’t like betrayal and we hate the woman even more who breaks the family by stealing another woman’s husband but this one changed the perspective as it includes the perspective of a woman who broke the family and that makes the book stand out most from all other books with a cheating husband storyline.
8. It Happened One Summer (Bellinger Sisters, #1) by Tessa Bailey
Entertaining, very hot and sexy romance that is so well balanced with every aspect of the story and best of all everything was in abundance- Romance, sexy scenes, emotions, hilarious moments, lovely and romantic moments, and surprises. Also, characters’ growth. I always love themes of self-discovery, connecting with roots, and belongingness… and this book conveyed those themes fabulously, everything else was ++.
Thank you for reading! Let’s chat..,
Have you read any of these or added to TBR?
What are the best books you read so far this year?
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Hi, I'm Yesha, an Indian book blogger. Avid and eclectic reader who loves to read with a cup of tea. Not born reader but I don't think I’m going to stop reading books in this life. “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
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ashley @ socially awkward bookworm
I haven’t read any of these books yet, so I definitely need to check them out!
Books Teacup and Reviews
I hope you find some of these interesting. I highly recommed Illuminae files.
Sammie @ The Bookwyrm's Den
I love this list! The Illuminae Files is a favorite of mine, too. I’m actually re-listening to it right now! (And if you haven’t listened to the audiobooks yet, you definitely should, because it’s a full cast audio and an entirely different experience to reading it!) I hadn’t heard of some of these, so I’ll need to check them out!
Books Teacup and Reviews
Maybe when I’ll have subscription and if i found the books, I’ll listen them. These all are really great books, I hope you find one to read really soon. Thank you!
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Eustacia | Eustea Reads
Sounds like you’ve had a good six months of reading!! I hope the second half of the year is just as good!
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you! I hope so too. happy reading!
Briana | Pages Unbound
Yes, I loved the Illuminae Files as well! I thought the format was really cool (and I am still confused how the books were turned into audiobooks because of it!).
Books Teacup and Reviews
I don’t think think format would have worked in audiobook!! It’s daunting for many readers to just read, I can’t imagine how audiobook creators turned it into audio and how listener could have followed it.
Carla
I love The Keeper of Stories, Yesha. I have the Kristin Higgins and Maya Rodale books on my TBR. So good to know they were in your top books read this year.
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you, Carla! I hope you enjoy Kristin Higgins and Maya Rondale books.
Amber Elise @ Du Livre
Great list- I’ve only read Gemina and It Happened One Summer.
Books Teacup and Reviews
Did you like Gemina and that series?
Lashaan Balasingam @ Roars and Echoes
No surprise that Gemina is on here hahah Great post! 😀
Teri Polen
Before I even scrolled down I knew you’d include the Illuminae series. Sure hope I can get to those!
Books Teacup and Reviews
You’ll love that series. I still admire authors for amazing format for this series.
Books Teacup and Reviews
I hope you can read the series soon. Can’t wait to see what you think about it
WendyW
I loved so many of these too, Yesha!
Lady Tessa
Oooo…so many potential additions to my TBR. They all look great. Excellent choices!
Books Teacup and Reviews
Thank you, Tessa! I hope you enjoy whichever you choose to read.
radiosarahc
I adored the keeper of stories too – wonderful book ☺️
Books Teacup and Reviews
It was pure gem and such a wonderful story and writing.
nickimags @ Secret Library Book Blog
Thanks for the reminder about The Keeper of Stories Yesha I definitely want to listen to that one! x
Joanne
Haven’t read any of these so far but very tempted by the Sally Page book.
Books Teacup and Reviews
I’m sure you’ll enjoy Keeper of Stories.
Joanne
Bought it 😊
Books Teacup and Reviews
I can’t waift to see what you think about it.
CJRTB Books
The Illuminae Files is so good!
Books Teacup and Reviews
It’s a perfection.