I always find it hard each year to narrow my list of favorite books down to just ten, or twelve. Especially when I read between 150-200 books every year....in every genre: romances, mysteries, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, classics, and more. My compromise this year? Multiple lists. And even then, I'm leaving out a lot of really good books. But I can't list them all. so, here are some of the books I read and loved in 2022:
3 Best Nonfiction Books:
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Best Historical Fiction Book:
The Slow March of Light by Heather B. Moore
And 12 of my Favorite Romances:
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren
Stay tuned for more favorites in my next post....
and Happy Reading!
I knew my friend, Lisa, would love The Bodyguard, so I told her about it, and she requested it from her library in the one-horse town she had just moved to. And she waited...and waited...and waited...three months! Finally arrived..and she did, she did love it.
ReplyDeleteThe Bodyguard was such a great romantic read. I loved that one so much. It's one I'd like to own. I'm glad your friend was able to get a copy of it to read. :D
DeleteHi Lark, The book that jumps out at me from your list is Nomadland. I have wanted to read it because of your very fine review and also I love books about people who take off on their vans to explore the country. But this book is more serious. The people living in vans in Nomadland are doing it because of economic reasons and that's a little scary. But I have heard great things about Nomadland. it's an important book about how many people are living today
ReplyDeleteIt's a fascinating book! I loved it, and could happily read it again.
DeleteI'm glad you enjoyed these.
ReplyDeleteAnd so many more books that I read this year that didn't make the list! I'm sure you know how that goes. :D
DeleteMaking multiple lists is a good idea. It's so hard to narrow them down! I haven't read any of these books but The Slow March of Light sounds good.
ReplyDeleteI loved it! It's based on a true story and takes place in East Germany and deals with helping people escape to the West.
DeleteWe so enjoyed the television series based on "Nomadland" but I haven't read the book. I'm sure I would enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteI like looking at these end of year lists, but I find it extremely hard to make one of my own. I'm always second-guessing myself.
As soon as I post one of these lists I always wish I could take it back and do it over, because it's hard to narrow a year's reading down to just ten or twelve books. And I think you would like Nomadland...it's a fascinating read.
DeleteNomadland was very eye opening.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Thanks, Greg! And Nomadland was good, wasn't it?
DeleteI haven't done a post on favorite reads for the year in the last few years and I haven't decided whether I will this year or not. It would be even harder this year, since I am reading less mysteries and more of everything else.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to List 2 of your favorite books.
Favorite lists have gotten harder for me over the years. I think it's because I'm reading more books, and choosing better ones to read.
DeleteMore books for me to investigate and probably buy. LOL! Like everyone else I want to read Nomadland but I also fancy The Bodyguard.
ReplyDeleteNomadland is so great...fascinating and compelling. And The Bodyguard is such a heartwarming romance. I loved both of those books. :D
DeleteI absolutely loved The Bodyguard!
ReplyDeleteWasn't it so good? I loved it, too!
DeleteA clever strategy, the multiple lists! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm quite intrigued by The Slow March of Light. Might want to read that when I'm in the mood for war stories...
I thought it was really good and I liked that it dealt with the Berlin Wall and East Germany and people trying to escape that country.
DeleteIt's so hard to narrow down favorite books to just 10 or 20! Looks like you read some great ones. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to narrow down a year of reading to just 10 books! I obviously can't do it. ;D
DeleteI haven't read any of these, but I have a couple of the romances on my Kindle for future reading. Good to know that they your 'top' list. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Lark!
ReplyDeleteI read lots of fun romances this year. I could have done a list twice as long. :D
DeleteI have a terrible time narrowing down my favorites list too. I always feel bad for leaving off some truly wonderful books. But like you said, can't list them all. I like your idea of doing multiple posts though. I'm looking forward to you next list. :D
ReplyDeleteMy other list contains all my favorite mystery & suspense reads because I love those kinds of books, too.
DeleteIt is hard when you read so many books/across genres to narrow it down! I haven't even started a post like this yet! Love that you are spreading it out over a few day!
ReplyDeleteIt made it easier. And then I could add in more of my favorite books, too. ;D
DeleteLooks like you had a great reading year. Thanks for sharing these titles. I will have to look them up. I appreciate your blog visit today.
ReplyDeleteI did have a good year of reading, thanks! :D
DeleteI always love reading everyone's lists!
ReplyDeleteI do, too. Their lists always seem to add more books to my already too-long TBR list, though. ;D
DeleteThanks for this, Lark. I'm still working on my statistics for the year, will probably post them sometime in January but I enjoyed yours. I have not read any of your books, will have to look into them.
ReplyDeleteI'll be interested to see if you've read any from my next post. I didn't include any of my favorite classics from this year because I kind of did my favorites in my Classics wrap up post.
DeleteI just checked, nope, haven't read any of them, either. There you can see how many books there are around if two avid readers like us don't even have one book in common. Must go and explore the classics because I'm sure I must have read a few from that list. Have a good day, Lark.
DeleteIt really is tough to narrow it down to ten. I'm glad you went with extra lists. Love seeing what you enjoyed this year, Lark!
ReplyDeleteThanks. :D
DeleteWhat a great list of books and I love that you broke it down by genre! I haven't read any of these but I have all of Katherine Center's books on my TBR!
ReplyDeleteStart with The Bodyguard! It's so awesome.
DeleteI had the The Bodyguard on my list to read this year, but I never managed to pick it up. I'll keep it on my list!
ReplyDeleteDo. It's worth reading!
DeleteThis is one of my favorite times of years--for these lists alone. LOL I'm always adding new books to my wish list. Your list is a gold mine! I haven't read any of these yet! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHappy reading! (And sorry for adding more to your TBR list. ;D )
DeleteI had not heard of The Slow March of Light, but based on your recommendation, I looked it up on GoodReads and promptly added it to the TBR list. It is so up my alley! I didn't read Nomadland, but I thought the movie was incredible. Best wishes for a wonderful 2023, filled with so many great reads!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jane! I always appreciate your thoughtful comments. :D
DeleteI'm glad you've read so many good books this year! And, I agree, it's always hard to pick favorites. I love that you divided your lists by genre.
ReplyDeleteIt was the only way I could think to do it this year. Too many good books!
DeleteYeah Nomadland was good and I enjoyed the movie too. I like historical fiction so will check out the Heather Moore book. thanks.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy! :D
DeleteLooks like you'd a great reading year, Lark! I wish I read as many books like you. Perhaps that'll be my goal if I'm gonna set any. ;p
ReplyDelete:D It's not the quantity of books you read, it's the quality.
DeleteLoved The Bodyguard, too and I'm waiting for my library audio copy of When in Rome to land. Great list, Lark!
ReplyDeleteYou'll love When in Rome! It's just so humorous and cute. :D
DeleteI bet it's hard to narrow down your list. I find it hard and with less than 50 books read! :) I saw the movie Nomadland but would love to read the book too. I also need to read the Katherine Center book!
ReplyDeleteNomadland is a fascinating book! And you'll love The Bodyguard if you get a chance to read it. :D
DeleteThe Bodyguard was my favorite book of 2021 since I read it at the very end of the year. It was so good!
ReplyDeleteIt is one I would like to own so I can read it again and again. :D
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