My Favorite Books of 2022

Here are the five books I enjoyed most this year.

In alphabetical order, by author:

A Season for Second Chances by Jenny Bayliss

Purely delightful--English village setting, lively characters, and an engaging plot. What more could one ask for?

The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan

A disquieting page turner that still resonates with me almost a year later.

The Net Beneath Us by Carol Dunbar

A novel about loss, perseverance, and acceptance by first-time author Dunbar.

Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

Hartnett packs a lot of plot and memorable characters into her novel, yet the book doesn't feel stuffed, just perfect. That's the sign of a really great writer.

Tally Stick by Carl Nixon

Kiwi author Nixon creates an intriguing puzzle that kept me turning the pages.