Enjoy these bite-sized descriptions of our 2022 favorites.
Best Books
of 2022
FICTION
"Charming modern-day retelling."
By the Book by Jasmine Guillory​
Recommended by Theresa Furbish, Program and Events Librarian
"A gripping read."
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
Recommended by Meghan Kilgore, Librarian
"Poe + Fungi = Horrifying!"
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
Recommended by Emma Maines, Information Services Librarian
"Refreshingly unconventional romance."
Nora Goes off Script by Annabel Monaghan
Recommended by Emma Maines, Information Services Librarian
"Myths, Magic, Dragons!"
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
Recommended by Emma Maines, Information Services Librarian
"Best rebound EVER."
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
Recommended by Emma Maines, Information Services Librarian
"Entire series astounds!"
The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik
Recommended by Emma Maines, Information Services Librarian
"Fantasy, Horror, Zombies."
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Recommended by Joshua Greer, Deputy Director
"Lingustics, Colonialism, Fantasy."
Babel by R.F. Kuang
Recommended by Joshua Greer, Deputy Director
"Romance, Magic, Mystery."
Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young
Recommended by Alyssa Krob, Digital Resources Librarian
"Young Adult, Romance, Coming of Age."
Some Mistakes Were Made by Kristin Dwyer
Recommended by Alyssa Krob, Digital Resources Librarian
"Ghosts, Romance, Contemporary."
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
Recommended by Alyssa Krob, Digital Resources Librarian
"Young Adult, Sequel, Fantasy Retelling"
Bloodmarked by Tracey Dean
Recommended by Alyssa Krob, Digital Resources Librarian
"Everyone wants it!"
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan
Recommended by Debra Henderson, Information Services Librarian
"Will history repeat?"
Things We Do In the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
Recommended by Candy Van Tine, Branch Manager
"Rich. Historical. Justified."
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
Recommended by Candy Van Tine, Branch Manager
"Thriller, High-stakes, Twist."
Hide by Kiersten White
Recommended by Lyndsay Malphrus, Bookmobile Library Specialist
"Captivating, Suspenseful, Fast Paced."
The Butcher and The Wren by Alaina Urquhart
Recommended by Lyndsay Malphrus, Bookmobile Library Specialist
"Murderous maid or secret sleuth?"
The Maid by Nita Prose
Recommended by Amanda Brewer Dickman, Director
"Murder. Nashville. Dolly Parton."
Run Rose Run by James Patterson
Recommended by Amanda Brewer Dickman, Director
NONFICTION
"Unique, Insightful, Brilliant."
Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton
Recommended by Lyndsay Malphrus, Bookmobile Library Specialist
"Inspirational. Heartbreaking. Hilarious."
Funny Farm by Laurie Zaleski
Recommended by Sarah C. Califf, Library Assistant
"Humanity. Connection. Understanding."
Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown
Recommended by Traci Cox, Marketing & Communications Manager
"Impactful, inspirational stories."
If You Want Something Done by Nikki R. Haley
Recommended by Mary Jo, Branch Manager
"Tender. Raw. Relatable."
If We Break by Kathleen Buhle
Recommended by Candy Van Tine, Branch Manager
"Stunning; History; Coffee-Table."
Wild Island Nature by Carol Corbin
Recommended by Grace Morris Cordial, Senior Librarian, Beaufort District Collection Manager