Another year, another reading list? I don’t mind if I do!
I’ve read at least 100 books a year for the past eight years, so it’s fair to say I’m an avid reader. As such, I love giving and receiving book recommendations.
I document all of the books I read each year on my annual reading list. This 2022 reading list is where I will track my monthly reading and give each book I read a grade. An “A” book is one that I consider excellent. It’s a game-changer — something I would recommend to anyone. But please don’t ignore books I give “B” grades. These are really great books, but they just aren’t excellent life-changing books.
I’m not creating a reading challenge this year. But after several years of reading about 125 books or so, I really want to hit 150 books again. We’ll see if I can make it happen. Either way, I’ll read a lot.
Want to see reviews of my favorite books through the years? Visit my bookstore to view and purchase books I’ve given perfect grades.
I hope you find something on my 2022 reading list to read and love. As always, happy reading!
May
1. Sit Down to Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World
2. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
April (9 books read)
1. The Body Keeps the Score – A
2. Survive the Night – D
3. Final Girls – A
4. 1,000+ Little Things Happy Successful People Do Differently – C
5. The Overnight Guest – A
6. Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love, and So Much More – A
7. The Book of Cold Cases – A
8. Notes on an Execution – B
9. Smacked: A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy – C
March (8 books read)
1. The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again – C
3. Open House – D
4. Sadie – A
5. The Night Shift – A
6. Believe Me – B
7. The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage – B
8. Good Comes First: How Today’s Leaders Create an Uncompromising Company Culture That Doesn’t Suck – B
February (8 books read)
1. The Perfect Son – C
2. Circling the Drain – C
3. The Watcher Girl – C
5. A Flicker in the Dark – C
6. The Maid – A
7. The Collective – A
8. American Daughter – D
January (12 books read)
1. Her Perfect Family – D
2. Going There – B
3. No One Will Miss Her – A
4. Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home – C
5. My Darling Husband – A
6. The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music – A
7. We Are Not Like Them – A
8. Home Before Dark – A
9. Detox Your Thoughts: Quit Negative Self Talk for Good and Discover the Life You Always Wanted – C
10. November 9 – A
11. Silenced No More: Surviving My Journey to Hell and Back – B
12. The Perfect Roommate – C