The best book of 2022 is 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow'. It's half price at Amazon
What do Amazon, Barnes & Noble and The New York Times have in common? Their editors are raving about the novel "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin, currently available for half off (hardcover) on Amazon.
The Amazon editors' 20 best books of 2022 list has "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" in its No. 1 spot, as do the lists of other leaders in the books space. Amazon reviewers love the book too: It's rated 4.5 stars.
"We loved this story of friendship in all its messy and complicated glory," Amazon Books senior editor Al Woodworth says. "After reading, your heart will swell, you'll walk with a bounce in your step and you'll be reminded of how buzzy the feeling of connection can be."
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'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow' by Gabrielle Zevin
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" is a story about the need to connect that spans 30 years. It follows two friends who become wealthy together at a young age.
Raves one Amazon reviewer: "I am actually sad that I finished this book. I could keep reading these characters' stories forever. The writing is so beautiful and compelling."
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin (hardcover), $15 (reduced from $28)
"Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin (Kindle), $14
The bestselling books of 2022 on Amazon
Want more reading recs? Then check out the 10 bestselling books of 2022 on Amazon below.
- 'It Ends with Us' by Colleen Hoover
This tale of first loves and domestic violence is thought-provoking and proves things just aren't that black and white.
"Should we be defined by the worst thing we have done?" an Amazon reviewer asks. "Hoover makes you really think about the gray areas and this book has given me lots of food for thought."
"It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover (paperback), $8 after coupon
"It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover (Kindle), $11
2. 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens
Read the book before you watch the movie on Netflix. Can you solve this small-town murder-mystery? It's a tale of isolation and nature.
"What a stunning love letter to the marshlands and suspenseful coming-of-age story," an Amazon reviewer says.
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens (paperback), $8 after coupon
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens (hardback), $12
3. 'It Starts with Us' by Colleen Hoover
The second bestselling Colleen Hoover book? "It Starts with Us," the sequel to "It Ends with Us." Find out what happens to Lily next in this book that switches between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas.
"This book had the closure that was needed from the first," an Amazon reviewer says.
"It Starts with Us" by Colleen Hoover (paperback), $9 after coupon
"It Starts with Us" by Colleen Hoover (Kindle), $14
4. 'Verity' by Colleen Hoover
Up next is a Colleen Hoover psychological thriller. A struggling writer is hired to finish an injured bestselling author's book series, but she finds her unfinished autobiography in her office which contains chilling admissions.
"The tale careens to a jaw-dropping conclusion that will keep readers thinking, discussing and debating Hoover's extremely clever and nuanced tale, as well as her deliciously intriguing and morally ambiguous characters (who may prove themselves to be not as ambiguous as originally thought) for a very, very long time," an Amazon reviewer says.
"Verity" by Colleen Hoover (paperback), $9 after coupon
"Verity" by Colleen Hoover (Kindle), $12
5. 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear
Change your habits with the help of this book. The author walks you through building good habits and breaking bad ones with simple behaviors.
"'Atomic Habits' by James Clear is one of those rare books that I immediately read twice in a row," an Amazon reviewer says. "It is filled with dozens of science-backed and actionable nuggets of wisdom."
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear (hardcover), $10 after coupon
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear (Kindle), $13
6. 'Reminders of Him' by Colleen Hoover
This Colleen Hoover romance novel follows a mother who went to prison for a tragic mistake. What happens when she's released?
"I'd suggest this book to anyone who likes quick, deep reads with elements that will leave you tearing up with everything from sadness to sentimentality," an Amazon reviewer says.
"Reminders of Him" by Colleen Hoover (paperback), $8 after coupon
"Reminders of Him" by Colleen Hoover (Kindle), free with Kindle Unlimited
7. 'Ugly Love' by Colleen Hoover
This next Colleen Hoover read is about a friends-with-benefits agreement gone awry.
"I'm sad I don't have more time with Miles and Tate but I am so glad that I was able to spend one wonderful afternoon/evening in their world with them and I know I will never forget this amazing, beautiful, ugly love story!" an Amazon reviewer says.
"Ugly Love" by Colleen Hoover (paperback), $8 after coupon
"Ugly Love" by Colleen Hoover (Kindle), $11
8. 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Read "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" before the Netflix film comes out. Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo hires an unknown magazine reporter to write her memoir. Find out how their lives intersect.
"On top of this being a powerful book about race, sexuality, misogyny, and having to conform to societies norms, the true meaning I took from this book is that life is short, so damn short, and we shouldn't spend it pretending to be something we aren't," an Amazon reviewer says.
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9. 'The Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk
Trauma expert Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explains how trauma reshapes both the body and brain and explores innovative treatments.
"The scientific information, the validation and the information on how to heal trauma has made this book absolutely priceless to me," an Amazon reviewer says.
"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk (paperback), $9 after coupon
"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk (Kindle), $15
10. 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' by Eric Carle
On a lighter note, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" remains a classic. This board book teaches counting and days of the week to little ones.
"I read it as a kid, and now I can read it to my nephew, who loves it!" an Amazon reviewer says.
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle (board book), $4 after coupon
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle (Kindle), $9
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