The Best Books of 2022 (So Far)

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by A.F. Steadman

In a world not unlike our own, 13-year-old Skandar dreams of becoming a respected unicorn rider and competing in the Chaos Cup. This adventure of epic proportions is set to take the world by storm.

Daughter of the Moon Goddess

by Sue Lynn Tan

With its lush world-building, a strong female protagonist, and vivid characters, this tale of love, sacrifice, and honor is already topping all the fantasy must-read lists.

Book of Night (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Holly Black

Charlie Hall is trying to distance herself from the powerful and dangerous underground world of shadow trading, but she can’t seem to escape this maelstrom of doppelgängers, thieves, and magic. Holly Black’s adult dark fantasy debut is everything you loved about The Cruel Prince series, now for adults.

Sea of Tranquility (Barnes & Noble Book Club Edition)

by Emily St. John Mandel

This story spans 300 years and follows an exiled son of an earl, an author on a book tour during a pandemic, and a time-traveling detective who have seen the opportunity to do something great that would change the fabric of the timeline of the universe.

The Candy House

by Jennifer Egan

Egan cements herself into icon status with this standalone novel that meditates on the effects of privacy and memory; a mind-altering read that is both creative and complex. Brilliant.

Book Lovers

by Emily Henry

Books, reading, book lovers and tsundoku are all words that send our hearts a flutter. Consider this your most swoon-worthy read of the summer! Mwah!

Lessons in Chemistry (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Bonnie Garmus

When scientist Elizabeth Zott becomes the host of a cooking show, she kicks off a revolution that does more than just challenge the status quo. You'll fall in love with the cast of characters in this debut novel.

The Hacienda

by Isabel Cañas

A fantastically written gothic, gorgeous ghost story and a Rebecca for a new age. Cañas delivers an atmospheric love story set against the backdrop of the Mexican War of Independence. A winning debut.

I Will Die in a Foreign Land

by Kalani Pickhart

A razor-sharp debut that follows four disparate people during the 2014 Maidan revolution in Ukraine, I Will Die in a Foreign Land is the kind of read that feels like a timeless ballad detailing the connections of humankind and the tragedy of war. A must-read.

To Paradise

by Hanya Yanagihara

Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life is a modern classic, and we are so happy to share her latest with you. The writing will make your heart ache and head spin, as all modern classics are wont to do.