A Year in Reading: Our Favorite Books of 2022

Week in, week out, those of us putting together The Wall Street Journal’s books coverage are usually tightly focused on what’s just about to hit the shelves. But come late December, the pace of new releases slackens for a moment and we look back over some of the most fascinating, provocative or purely pleasure-filled reading of the past year. Consider this your portal to the possibilities 2022 offered readers of all ages and interests. And perhaps you’ll find the perfect book to kick off your reading in 2023.