Intellectual Wellness: 2022 Books Read and Rankings
2022 was the most diverse reading years for me. Reading 26 books was definitely a stretch until the Fall when crunchy leaves, a long train ride (over 40 hours) and warm coffee propelled my reading habits. This year’s goal is 52 books, thankfully I have active library cards that keep expenses to a minimum :).
I also very much chose books that whispered to my heart. That is the reason you won’t see any books with lower than 3 stars. Books with 1 or 2 star ratings I usually stop reading. I enjoy the practice of reading so much, I can’t continue books that don’t speak to me…. It’s just not worth it. Promise there are no spoilers below, just ratings.
Lastly, in mid 2022 I joined the Read in Colour” book challenge. Learning about the diaspora in varied countries captivated me in a way reading hasn’t done in a long time. Following the journeys of the Aboriginal people of Australia, Iran, Harlem NYC, Sri Lanka, Indigenous people of American, were just a few of incredible paths I peered inside. I definitely plan to continue into 2023. Read in Colour Channel
- 5 Star Reads:
- Babel by R.F.Kwon
- Equity by Minal Bopaiah
- Finding Me (Audio version!!!) by Viola Davis
- Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
- My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
- 4 Star Reads:
- The Deepest Well by Nadine Burke Harris
- The Afrominimalist Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt
- The Three Mothers by Anna Malaika Tubbs
- Crooked Hallelujah by Kelli Jo Ford
- Harlem Sunset by Nekesa Afia
- Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton
- 3 Star Reads:
- This is What America Looks Like by Ilhan Omar
- Outer Order Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
- Feeding the Soul by Tabitha Brown
- The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
- Songbirds by Christy Lefteri
- Killing Comparison by Nona Jones
- The White Girl by Tony Birch
Not all 26 books were included above, as some were narrow to my own hobbies. I hope this list sparks your next read! If you want any additional details, shoot me line on social!
In peace,
J
