Hello!
2022 was a year of fantastic books!
Our booksellers made lists of their Top 5 books from 2022. There are quite a few titles that made more than one list. As booksellers, we all have pretty diverse reading tastes so when a book makes it's way onto multiple lists, you know it's going to be good! Click on each bookseller's name to visit their staff favorites page on our website and read about more of our favorite books!
For those curious, we have compiled a few more lists from Books & Company top sellers to the New York Times top 5.
We would love to hear what made your top 5 list!
Cheers and Happy Reading!
Lisa with Katrina, Ken, Chloe, Toni, Elisabeth, Beth, Lynn, Judy, Emma, Lizzy, Connie, Susie, Ava, and Jewell
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by Lan Samantha Chang
"A Chinese restaurant in a small Wisconsin town, owned by a husband and wife, both are Chinese immigrants: three brothers, a murder, a trial, a missing dog, plot twists and enough laughter and insight to make this one a keeper."
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by Michelle Huneven
"The premise behind Search is quite unusual, but
Hunevan delivers a thoughtful story full of food, laughter, and a lot of heart that provides sustenance to the search committee through transitions, awkward pauses, and friendships. All this while searching for consensus within ourselves and with others.
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by Sarah Winman
"A found family novel set in Florence from late 1940-the early 1970. It's about opportunities taken, how we care for each other, and what it means to build a good life. Sprinkle in a lot of music, art, food, wine, and great conversation - all the things I love!"
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by Joy Harjo
"Not just a best hits collection from our former poet laureate, but a collection of memories and influences, creating a whole that reveals the paths taken and the beautiful journey of this poet."
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by Emily St. John Mandel
"A world both familiar and new, Mandel's story weaves the reader's present with the stories future and into our collective past. Magical, tranquil, and alarming- I couldn't put it down.
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by Isaac Fitzgerald
"Reading this book feels like sitting in a dive bar with a new friend who feels like he's an old friend, swapping stories and reminiscing."
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by Monique Roffey
"This is a mesmerizing and evocative novel set in the Caribbean that gives you a sense of the ancient wisdom of the culture."
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by Maria Adelmann
"I absolutely loved this novel and how it subverts how fairy tales are told, letting the "damsel in distress" tell her own side of the story."
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by Kathleen Hale
"This book, the first full account of the Slenderman case, was compulsively readable, unforgettable, and very well done."
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by Ainslie Hogarth
"This story of domestic 'un-bliss' instantly hooked me with it's dark, witty, offbeat humor while dealing with tough topics like depression, grief, and trauma."
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by Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris
"One of my consistent bright spots over Covid was tuning in for Mac and Shawn's Live Cartoon Instagram sessions where they developed and presented the First Cat in Space Ate Pizza, and I was delighted with the book, too! "
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by Jason Reynolds & Jason Griffin
"Jason tackles the loneliness of quarantining, the fear of catching Covid, and the urgency of the Black Lives Matter protests all cresting at the same point."
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by Gabrielle Zevin
"This was probably my favorite book this year and I found myself in awe of the video game descriptions, feeling like I was right along with them, even with my rudimentary Super Mario based video game knowledge. "
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by Rainbow Rowell
"Rainbow Rowell's writing is so character-driven and lovely, that even though I only have a couple dozen pages with the characters, I fall right in step with them."
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by Kaitlyn Tiffany
"Kaitlyn Tiffany's scholarly inquiry into pop music and its fans at the dawning, or maybe the peak, of social media is such a fun, fascinating read, and I must have sent my best friend a half dozen quotes by text by the time I'd finished.
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by Silas House
"A heartbreaking novel about a group of people who try to escape the hold that Fundamentals (Fundies) have on America and travel to Ireland, the last place accepting American refugees.
Great dog!"
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by Stephen King
"A roller coaster ride of a novel. Good versus evil in a fairy tale land of monarch butterflies and giant cockroaches. I was rooting for the teen boy and his dog all the way. Great dog!"
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by Ruta Sepetys
"Sepetys is one of my favorite historical fiction writers for teens. Her latest is about the tyrannical dictatorship of Nicolae Ceausescu and the students who led a revolution."
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by Lily Brooks-Dalton
"A wonderful novel about a Florida family coping with climate change. I loved the characters."
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by Sarah Winman
"An exquisite novel extolling the beauty of art, love, family, and friendship.
Read it on one of those cold winter nights. It will enrapture you."
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by Shelby Van Pelt
"This story has all the feels and will leave you with a cozy feeling at the end."
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by Taylor Jenkins Reid
"TJR has done it again with a powerful female main character a must read if you have read about Daisy, Evelyn and Nina."
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by Christine Simon
"You will be laughing out loud to this sweet story of a small town on the brink of extinction."
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by Matthew Perry
"Wow! A must read for all Friends fans!"
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by Kelly Barnhill
"A wondrous tale of women finding freedom."
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by Matthew Quick
"Eloquent, poignant, heartrending and eventually redemptive."
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by Mary Lawson
"Beautifully written story of life's upheavals and the comfort that can be found."
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by Kim Fay
"Food and friendship; you can't go wrong!"
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by Annabel Abbs
"An 1800's English woman rebels and writes a cookbook!"
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by Gabrielle Zevin
"I loved that this was a book about a friendship as it unfolds over time; it is a love story, but an unusual kind of love story."
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by Celeste Ng
"This book is beautiful and bittersweet; one part the frightening, insidious nature of fear, and one part the resilient, unending nature of love."
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by Shelby Van Pelt
"Reading this book felt like finding a hidden treasure; such a unique voice and lovely story."
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by Richard Osman
"If you haven't read the first two books in the Thursday Murder Club series, run out and get them now... if you have, you will love the third installment which brings backs all the humor, wit, and familiar cast of characters."
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by Michelle Obama
"This book is the perfect balm for stressed nerves and tired souls; Michelle Obama's voice is honest and relatable and this book will reignite your passion for the importance of integrity, connection, and honesty."
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by S.A. Cosby
A searing, operatic story of a man pushed to his limits by poverty, race, and his own former life of crime.
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by Richard Osman
This third adventure of the Thursday Murder Club is full of the cleverness, intrigue, and irresistible charm that readers have come to expect from Richard Osman.
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An utterly delicious debut thriller that tells the story of the most likable murderess you will ever meet.
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by Marie Rutkoski
A compulsive, tenacious, and unexpectedly hopeful thriller.
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by Scott Eyman
Film historian and acclaimed biographer Scott Eyman has written the definitive, biography of Hollywood legend Cary Grant.
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by Sarah Winman
"I never re-read books, but as soon as I finished it I wanted to read it again to make sure I wasn't missing anything."
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by Kim Fay
"The letter writing/correspondence style that holds your attention and tells a great story of female domestic/ professional life in Mid Century Modern America."
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by Anne Youngson
"The lives of three women unfold and intersect along the canals in England, loved the pacing and the gentle mood."
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by Susan Meissmer
" A surprising and intriguing storyline mixes the Great San Francisco Earthquake with strong intelligent women as they carve out their lives and unravel their circums-tances."
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by Lisa Unger
" Perfect for when you are craving a "locked room" twisty, character-driven mystery.
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by Peter Geye
"A story about brothers and forgiveness taking place on ski jumps and the snowy streets of Minneapolis. "
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by Nina de Gramont
"I abandoned my to do list when I started reading this book."
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by Miranda Cowley Heller
"A family drama written in a way you feel like you are part of the family."
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by Shelby Van Pelt
"Simply a satisfying read with relatable characters, even the unlikely octopus."
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by Adriana Trigiani
"Takes you to a small village in Italy, into a multigenerat-ional family with motherhood at the center of the story. "
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by Bonnie Garmus
"I fell in love with characters and their personalities."
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by Joel Dicker
"The writing style bounces between a past murder and the author's attempt to solve the crime seamlessly."
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by Emily Henry
"Pure candy - fun beach read with a lovable heroine."
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by Richard Osman
"The third Thursday Murder Club mystery did not disappoint with funny repartee from our four retirees and their new colleague in crime (solving)."
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by James Clear
" A self-help book that really worked for me to change bad habits and add good ones."
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by Emma Straub
"I loved the father-daughter relationship in this story, and found the writing so moving."
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by Shelby Van Pelt
"My favorite thing about this book were all the characters and how their stories and lives wove together; especially Marcellus."
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by Jasmine Warga
"The themes of friendship and acceptance in this book made me want to give it a hug, especially since it's between the most unlikely of characters."
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by Tracy Deonn
"A sequel that blew all my expectations out of the water when it came to world building and adventure."
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by Matt Cain
"This book was so sweet, I loved the friendships and found family throughout the story.
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Books & Company Top 5 Bestsellers-
published in 2022
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Boswell Book Company Top 5 Bestsellers
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NPR Top 8 "Books We Love" list
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