The Best New Books of 2022 to Add to Your Reading List

Each year brings its share of bookish surprises, including debuts that mark the arrival of literary superstars and long-awaited new releases from tried-and-true favorites. But even by the usual standards, the best books of 2022 are an impressive collection of thrillers, romance novels, literary fiction, and every genre in between. Whether you’ve been anxiously awaiting the next suspense-filled read from Lucy Foley, Colleen Hoover’s next romantic heart-wrencher, or the the follow-up to Elena Armas’s “The Spanish Love Deception,” 2022’s most anticipated releases are sure to keep you turning pages (or staying up with your Kindle) all year long.

More of a nonfiction 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 memoirs will have everyone talking. Add in engrossing books like “South to America” by Imani Perry and “Year of the Tiger” by Alice Wong, it becomes clear there are plenty of reasons for nonfiction fans to rejoice.

No matter what kind of books you love, 2022’s fresh reads are an astounding bunch. With new releases from the likes of Riley Sager, Jasmine Guillory, and Emily St. John Mandel, there’s zero chance anyone will be able to complain about running out of incredible books to read this year.

– Additional reporting by Amanda Prahl and Iyana Jones