favorite fiction of 2022

a list of books i've read this past year that are memorable enough for me to consider favorites, with honorary mentions. the Kristin Chen book I talk about is discussed in greater length, among other topics such as my childhood reading habits, in this currently patreon exclusive video: www.patreon.co...
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[@isabelleharris6480]

200+ books is so impressive! I’ve read so many of my new favorite books this year thanks to your recommendations 💜💜

[@asunnybooknook]

thank you Isabelle!!! so good to hear

[@trombaba]

Ooooh, I just added a bunch to my TBR! I love that you're talking about books that aren't talked about as often, and would love to hear your nonfiction favs as well!

[@asunnybooknook]

thank you!! will def do :)

[@wordsofclover]

I love the description of a 'a sad good time' reading a book as I know exactly what you mean and I think those are sometimes my favourite feelings when reading a book. That's when I know it's got me good.

[@asunnybooknook]

exactly! you get it

[@converse036]

you love a good “this person is fucked up and here’s why” book & i couldn’t agree more

[@asunnybooknook]

you get it Juliana

[@meljayne113]

As a film student who wrote a dissertation about queer Asian representation in American cinema I will have to pick up siren queen!

[@isabelleharris6480]

It’s soo good, one of my faves

[@bgeese1918]

Would it be okay if I could read on that dissertation? I’m also a film student so im curious

[@asunnybooknook]

you really should!!

[@availandco]

You really kicked off my non-fiction endeavors this year after recommending Trick Mirror! I have never read essays or nf in general but after that rec, I believe I read about 5 non fics in 2022! Thank you for being in this space and I hope you continue in 2023! 🎉

[@asunnybooknook]

oh my goodness, that is wonderful to hear!! thank you so much love

[@randomdooodle]

I've always enjoyed your recommendations and would love to see your nonfiction recs too! FRUITING BODIES IS SO GOOD. Your content is always great, take care❤‍🔥

[@asunnybooknook]

thank you so much!!

[@perksofstef]

i fucking loved fruiting bodies!! as someone who is not a fan of short stories, the author really had a way of capturing my attention. i really think it has to do with how raw and grotesque some of the descriptions were without it being overwhelming. i do gotta say the descriptions of mushrooms on a body made my skin crawl lol. i haven’t heard of one’s company, but it sounds good so i have added it to my list!

[@asunnybooknook]

so true Steffi... I hope you enjoy it if/when you get to it!!

[@loveshot98]

that blush is BLUSHING!!! 😍 i would love knowing which one it is, if that’s okay with you of course! also, always love your recs, i have now 5+ new books on my TBR 😊

[@asunnybooknook]

thank you! I think it's a rare beauty compact blush in apricot??

[@themusicsnob]

What a fun list and I would adore hearing about your nonfiction favorites too

[@asunnybooknook]

amazing! thanks love :)

[@DogVill-inc]

Ur makeup was really pretty in this vid omg, the lipstick color is so cute

[@asunnybooknook]

thanks Claudia :)

[@mattthepageturner9128]

one’s company is soooo great and i haven’t heard many people talk about it! definitely adding some of these to my tbr

[@asunnybooknook]

ikr! very underrated. good to hear :)

[@yinfan9504]

this is my 1st video of you and i'm so glad i found ur channel cuz there are so many interesting books u'd recommended. Hoping to see more videos from you cuz i'm gonna binge watch ur videos 👻 also i find it so funny how ur hair struggling to come down throughout this video 😂

[@asunnybooknook]

thank you so much! she has a mind of her own...

[@pagesofcarolyn]

As always, obsessed with you and your recos

[@asunnybooknook]

thank you Carolyn :')

[@BoxyTimeForAll]

Please yes to the essay! I loved Fruiting Bodies so much and that story was definitely one I had a very strong emotional reaction to (I did to a lot of them) and so it would be so interesting to hear some more analytical thoughts about it since I’m completely incapable of it myself.

[@asunnybooknook]

thank you! ill let you know in a future video when the essay is posted!!

[@heather_vee_reads]

All these books sound amazing! I loved Yerba Buena as well. Subscribed x

[@readingwithavengeance]

Friggin’ fantastic list, and I love how you talk about each one. New to your channel and happy to be here❤

[@asunnybooknook]

thank you :)

[@zinaak4194]

Same here!

[@joniheisenberg6691]

Loved “Siren Queen” and was blown away by her previous novel “The Chosen and the Beautiful.”

[@asunnybooknook]

so good to hear!

[@VC_Home4Now]

Wonderful list! I put a bunch of them in my tbr and subscribed to you channel. I also made a new years resolution to be less uptight 🙂

[@asunnybooknook]

thank you! hahaha a good resolution

[@TheBarandtheBookcase]

The glam is glamming ✨

[@asunnybooknook]

thank youuuuuu 🙈

[@VC_Home4Now]

Truth!

[@talkingtomyshelf]

I read The First Bad Man by Miranda July this year after seeing you mention it in a video and it was one of my favourite reads of 2022! will definitely check a few of these out x

[@asunnybooknook]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

[@asunnybooknook]

if you like Miranda July you should definitely check out Alyssa Nutting's Tampa imo

[@talkingtomyshelf]

@@asunnybooknook just read the synopsis... intrigued is an understatement. will definitely pick it up, thanks for the rec!! x

[@rozowafemme]

I would love to read your essay! I love the one about cultish communism and was referencing it on a lecture I was giving about #girlboss literature. Love your writing ❤

[@asunnybooknook]

thank you Klara!!!

[@pastorytime2683]

Loved this list! I just got Fruiting Bodies for Christmas and am adding lots of the others to my TBR Would also love to hear about your non-fic faves. Siân ❤️

[@asunnybooknook]

so lovely to hear

[@DonnaDoveWinters]

"He's like Elon Musk, but actually smart" I lol'd :)

[@larissaddias]

Against the loveless world and The beautiful ones sounds great! Adding a lot of books to my list, ty! 🧡🌼

[@asunnybooknook]

yayyyy!!!

[@unviincible]

I would love to read an essay on fruiting bodies, it became a new all-time favourite last year! fiddler, fool pair was my favourite of them

[@asunnybooknook]

omg so good to hear! when it's up I will definitely mention it in a video and link it in the description box, tysm :)

[@getoutofthewater]

I started One's Company today because of your recommendation! It's incredible so far, I love books about 30-something weird women in the fringe of society like no others!

[@asunnybooknook]

exactly!

[@getoutofthewater]

@@asunnybooknook sorry to bother and being a baby but... does anything bad happen to the puppy in one's company?. agkjhsf

[@asunnybooknook]

@@getoutofthewater uhmmm not from what I recall!

[@amymaddess3325]

I really liked Tampa by Alissa Nutting

[@asunnybooknook]

me too!!

[@shaleyaregenherz]

Yes please on the non-fiction video.

[@asunnybooknook]

for sure :)

[@RoisinsReading]

Adding every one of these weird girl books to my TBR

[@asunnybooknook]

yasss

[@priscilladias8544]

Mauler and Questus by english writer Shawn Williamson. Mulher is indicated by english writer, historian, cinema director Andrew Sinclair. He compares It with White Fang by Jack London.

[@kathleen.l]

Ooh I would love to hear about your nonfics too

[@asunnybooknook]

part 1 of the video is up :)

[@amberkemp9200]

I just finished Counterfeit before clicking on this video and really enjoyed it! Would love to hear about your nonfiction favourites🥰

[@asunnybooknook]

I'm glad you enjoyed it as well!! such a well thought out and interesting novel. thank you :)

[@readingaster]

you had me at the second book but then i saw the taylor swift shirt, subscribed!

[@readingaster]

fruiting bodies sounds absolutely amazing i have to go find that one asap

[@asunnybooknook]

I hope you enjoy!! love a fellow swiftie bookish internet person

[@poplillyp]

Made for Love and One's Company altered my brain chemistry

[@asunnybooknook]

YOU GET IT HAILEY...

[@superblomper]

I just got Made for Love for Christmas and I am dying to get into it! If you love Alissa Nutting, I recommend Amelia Gray. Definitely in the same vein in that idk wtf is going on in her mind, but I ♡ it. Threats was my fav of the year!!

[@asunnybooknook]

thank you for the rec!! I hope you enjoy Made for Love as much as I did

[@rubes19]

I just started siren queen last night 🎉

[@Herstory86]

Excited to find your channel.. My Gay little heart 😆🤍! Lesbian book recs? What?!?! LOVE IT!

[@asunnybooknook]

awww thank you much!

[@nola1104]

Sunny...my niece is enchanted with your makeup colors...she is 16...can you tell me what eye cheek and lip color you are wearing?

[@jnada101]

where are your bow earrings from? i love them xx

[@OhioEddieBlack]

PLEASE tell me what that eye shadow is. It's so stinking gorgeous.

[@asunnybooknook]

Pat McGrath Mothership IX: Huetopian Dream!

[@OhioEddieBlack]

@@asunnybooknook Thank you - it looks lovely on you!

[@picturethis4903]

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