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The Superlative Books of 2022
Episode 2624th December 2022 • The Readerly Report • Readerly
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In this episode, Gayle and Nicole discuss superlative books in several categories. They pick at least one book from each of the 9 categories. Great way to get inspired in them and grab ideas on what to read next or gift to your loved ones.

We wish you a happy holiday season!

As always you can find below the whole booklist they run through during the episode:

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop

Less by Andrew Sean Greer | Amazon | Bookshop


The Superlatives:

Best family dramas:

A Little Hope by Ehtan Joella | Amazon | Bookshop

Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro | Amazon | Bookshop

A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson | Amazon | Bookshop

French Braid by Anne Tyler | Amazon | Bookshop

Chorus by Rebecca Kauffman | Amazon | Bookshop

The Power Couple by Alex Berenson | Amazon | Bookshop


Most under the radar:

Chorus by Rebecca Kauffman | Amazon | Bookshop

Home Stretch by Graham Norton | Amazon | Bookshop


Most horror-like:

Just Like Mother by Anne Heltzel | Amazon | Bookshop


Hardest to put down:

Cover Story by Susan Rigetti | Amazon | Bookshop

Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby | Amazon | Bookshop


Best memoirs:

Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry | Amazon | Bookshop

Out of the Corner by Jennifer Grey | Amazon | Bookshop

Token Black Girl by Danielle Prescod | Amazon | Bookshop


Most disappointing:

Flying Solo by Linda Holmes | Amazon | Bookshop

The It Girl by Ruth Ware | Amazon | Bookshop


Books where I did not agree with everyone else:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin | Amazon | Bookshop

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams | Amazon | Bookshop

The Measure by Nikki Erlich | Amazon | Bookshop


Best books about super depressing topics:

Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason | Amazon | Bookshop

Dear Ms. Metropolitan by Carolyn Ferrell | Amazon | Bookshop

Just Last Night by Mairi McFarlane | Amazon | Bookshop


Most Bizarre:

One's Company by Ashley Hutson | Amazon | Bookshop

Supper Club by Lara Williams | Amazon | Bookshop

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