While we can’t know with 100% certainty what the top 10 best books of 2022 will be, we can make some educated guesses based on what’s popular right now. Will Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone remained at the top of the list? Is there any way that JK Rowling can find another hit franchise to match her Harry Potter series? And what will The Hunger Games be like in 10 years? Will the final book in Suzanne Collins trilogy still be on the top 10 list in 2022? Will it even still be considered fiction?
1) Average American by Brian Phillips
This book is a collection of essays about the lives of average American. The author paints a picture of what life is like for people living in different parts of the country. He captures the feeling of struggling to make ends meet, while also highlighting the moments of joy and hope that keep people going. This book is an important snapshot of America today.
2) Death's End by Liu
Death's End is the third book in Liu's Remembrance of Earth's Past trilogy, and it does not disappoint. The novel is a masterful blend of science fiction and political thriller, with a healthy dose of philosophical speculation thrown in for good measure. It's a complex and ambitious work that will challenge and entertain readers for years to come.
3) We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves
This novel has been praised for its originality, heart, and humor. The story follows Rosemary, a young woman who was raised with a chimpanzee as her sister. When her sister disappears, Rosemary sets out on a journey to find her. This book is a must-read for anyone looking for an unconventional story about family and identity.
4) Mrs. Fletcher by Tom Perrotta
Mrs. Fletcher is a funny, smart, and insightful novel about a mother coming to terms with her son's departure for college and her own empty nest. It's also a perceptive look at the ways we connect and disconnect in the digital age.
5) Here I Am by Jonathan
In his first novel in over a decade, Jonathan tackles big themes—what it means to be human, the relationship between past and present, and the value of memory—with the same humor, heart, and intelligence that made Everything Is Illuminated a classic. Here I Am is a tour de force, a masterfully written story about family bonds and human frailty that is as hilarious as it is moving.
6) Home going by Yaa Gyasi
Homegoing is the debut novel by Ghanaian-American writer Yaa. The novel tells the story of two half-sisters, who are born into different villages in 18th-century Ghana and sold into slavery. Home going follows the sisters and their descendants through eight generations to the present day. The novel was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction, the PEN/Robert W.
7) Lincoln in the Bar do by George Saunders
Saunders is a master of the short story, and Lincoln in the Bar do is his first novel. The book is a fictional account of Abraham Lincoln's grief after the death of his son, Willie. Saunders weaves together hundreds of voices, both real and imagined, to create a portrait of a nation in mourning. This is a beautiful, funny, and moving book that is sure to be one of the best books of the year.
8) Big Little Lies by Moriarty
This novel tells the story of three mothers of 1st graders whose seemingly perfect lives unravel to the point of murder. It's a dark, witty, and suspenseful read that will have you hooked from the first page.
9) Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
This book is a memoir about growing up in Appalachia and the struggles that come with it. Vance offers an inside look at the poverty and dysfunction that plagues the region, and argues that the problems are cultural, not economic. This is a powerful and eye-opening read that will leave you thinking about your own privilege and what you can do to help those who are less fortunate.
10) The Underground Railroad by Colson
The Underground Railroad is an unforgettable story about one woman's desperate bid for freedom. But it is also a searing portrait of slavery in America, and a powerful reminder of the horrors that our country has faced in the past. This is a book that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it.
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