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Each year brings its share of book surprises, including debuts that mark the arrival of literary superstars and long-awaited releases from long-standing favourites. But even by the usual standards, the best books of 2022 are an impressive collection of thrillers, romance, literary fiction, and every genre in between. Whether you’ve been eagerly awaiting the next high-octane read of Lucy Foley, Colleen Hoover’s next romantic heartthrob, or the follow-up to Elena Armas’ The Spanish Love Deception, the most anticipated releases of 2022 are sure to captivate you turn pages (or stay up with your Kindle) all year long.
More of a non-fiction fan? Don’t worry, 2022 is looking out for you too. Viola Davis, Hannah Gadsby and Constance Wu are just three of Hollywood’s brightest stars whose memoir will have everyone talking. Add in riveting books like Imani Perry’s South to America and Alice Wong’s Year of the Tiger, and it’s clear that non-fiction fans have plenty to rejoice in.
No matter what kind of books you love, the fresh reads of 2022 are an amazing amount. With new releases from the likes of Maureen Johnson, Riley Sager, Jasmine Guillory and Emily St. John Mandel, no one can complain about running out of incredible books to read this year.
— Additional reporting by Amanda Prahl and Iyana Jones