1. Ruta Sepetys: Salt to the Sea was my first Ruta Sepetys read and was one of my top reads of the year. After that, I read Fountains of Silence which I also loved. Her historical fiction books are classified as YA, but they read more to me as adult novels appropriate for teens.
2. Allison Pataki: The Queen’s Fortune was my first “favorite book of the month” for 2022. She writes about lesser known historical figures who’ve had amazing lives and big impact on the world.
3. TJ Klune: Under the Whispering Door was my favorite book for all of 2022. His writing has a delightful balance of heart and humor.
4. Emily Henry : Book Lovers was another of my favorite reads of 2022. She twists popular romance tropes with her own unique voice.
5. Hazel Prior: How the Penguins Saved Veronica was another of my favorite reads of the year, and not just because I love penguins. She creates unique, engaging characters.
6. Cath Crowley: Words in Deep Blue was my favorite read for October. She writes quirky characters and isn’t afraid to write about difficult topics.
7. Julie Murphy: If the Shoe Fits was my first read by Julie Murphy. She’s empowered plus-size women everywhere.
8. Sarah Hogle: You Deserve Each Other was such a unique love story. I love her humor.
9. Andrea Penrose: Murder on Black Swan Lake was one of the best historical mysteries I’ve read. I can’t wait to read more with these characters.
10. Christina Lauren: This is actually two writers who work together under a pen name. Roomies was a great contempory romance.