Books I Read in Q1 of 2022

I am sharing the books I read during the first quarter of this year. I give two ratings, Recommend or Couldn’t Put Down. For a book to get a Recommend rating it had to be one I stayed engaged in and thoroughly enjoyed. A Couldn’t Put Down book rating is one I literally wanted to keep reading whenever I could. If there is no rating, the book didn’t meet the criteria to be rated.

My goal for 2022 is to read 50 books. I wanted to set a specific number so I make more time for reading. Reading is an activity that relaxes me. Something I hope to do more through 2022!

Winter Stroll, Winter Storms, Winter Solstice

by Elin Hilderbrand

One of my favorite authors is Elin Hilderbrand. These were perfect books to read over the winter. It is a series of four books. I read the first book in the series Winter Streets in December of 2021. They follow the same family year after year during the Christmas season on Nantucket.

Genre: Fiction/Holiday/Romance

My Rating: Recommend

Books 1-3:2022

No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind

by Daniel J. J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

I had read the Whole Brain Child by these authors and heard great things about this book. It was the much-needed inspiration for disciplining my two-year-old. The authors share some of their journey parenting their own kids and make you realize no parent is perfect at disciplining but gives you tips to calm the chaos.

Genre: Nonfiction/Parenting

My Rating: Recommend

Book 4:2002

Apples Never Fall

by Liane Moriarty

Another author I enjoy! This mystery kept me guessing until the end.

Genre: Fiction/Mystery

Rating: Recommend

Book 5:2022

The Unhoneymooners

by Christina Lauren

A new author to me! I loved this book and can’t wait to read more by these authors. Christina Lauren is actually two authors who write under this name. It was intriguing and a fun read.

Genre: Fiction/Romance

Rating: Couldn’t Put Down

Book 6:2022

Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance

by Christy Wright

Let’s be real, there is nothing that states what life balance means. This book explains that and gives you tips on how to prioritize things in your life. Don’t feel bad when you need to say No.

Genre: Nonfiction/Self Help/Christian

Rating: Recommend

Book 7:2022

The Dinner List

by Rebecca Serle

I discovered Rebecca Serle last year and quickly read all of her books. This one didn’t disappoint. It also has a different take on any other book I have read. The main character gets to have dinner with five people, both living and dead on her birthday.

Genre: Fiction/Romance/Magical Realism

Rating: Couldn’t Put Down

Book 8:2022

Honor

by Thrity Umrigar

Genre: Fiction/Cultural

Book 9:2022

Come Matter Here

by Hannah Brencher

Genre: Nonfiction/Christian

Book 10:2022

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