The best books I read in 2022 | Justine Leconte

The best books I read in 2022: non-fiction books in English which would make great last-minute Christmas gifts.
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[@szilviakaprinyak5794]

I'm a librarian from Budapest and I already loved your contents. But this..? I love your videos and message even more! Thank you! Right now I am into art theraphy and my recently read book was from Cathy A. Malchiodi: Understanding childrens drawings. I loved it!

[@justineleconte]

Wow, thank you!

[@laridae]

greetings from Budapest too 😊

[@helenasalazar1434]

Another Librarian present 🤗

[@margaretschachte489]

I'm a librarian from the USA and I second this comment! I've added some of these titles to my "to read" list.

[@Alterofada]

I’m not librarian but half Hungarian:) thank you for the idea. I’m currently “reading” the Self Love workbook by Shainna Ali, PhD. Really recommend it!

[@danieljackson654]

"Down and out in Paris and London" hands down remains a fantastic narrative of Orwell's trek into pennilessness through the streets returning to employment. It also remains a clear primer textbook on surviving homelessness. While I resided in the Olympia Tent City in 2019, my dogeared copy helped me navigate the world of Spikes, Strikes, and Snipes--all current as they were in Orwell's day. Thank you, Justine for this recommendation.

[@kellyjhardesty2987]

I read this book when I visited Paris & London for the first time-I was in 20s-how different it will read now I'm in my 60s! And... yep, here it, is on my shelf. Will reread!

[@kathrynnielson5689]

The best book I read all year, and possibly ever, was A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. There’s rarely a day that goes by where the characters don’t pop on my head if even for a brief moment. I learned so much about the art of embracing less-than-perfect circumstances with grace and choosing to create a life with what we’ve been given. I can’t say enough about this book. Everyone should read it.

[@dutchgram3799]

This book was a surprise for me. I did not expect to enjoy it but I did.

[@helenasalazar1434]

That book is very popular in our Library. I have to take it!

[@deborahmanning8031]

I'm currently reading it for the third time. I agree with your sentiment.

[@angelawebb7676]

I'll add it to my list

[@gypsyrose5502]

I loved A Gentleman In Moscow as well. I read it twice.

[@ellsbells7116]

East of Eden by John Steinbeck changed my perspective on literature. The beginning is quite slow but once you get into it, you can't put it down :)

[@justineleconte]

Of mice and men is brilliant. Steinbeck doesn’t describe his characters‘ feelings, just externally observable things, and yet you always know exactly what they are feeling and thinking. Remarkable.

[@fibbs6533]

Travels with Charley is a nonfiction book by John Steinbeck. It's a travelog of his trip across America with his dog Charley. As always, Steinbeck is full of humor and insight.

[@casual_cupcake]

I really liked 'The Secret Lives of Colour' by Kassia St Clair. It tells the stories of different colours, in a historical, sometimes chemical and social sense. Each colour gets 2-4 pages, so it's perfect bedtime reading.

[@awkwardatlas5623]

Thanks for the recs Justine. Would love more book videos from you! Happy holidays!

[@vylia]

What a great list of recommendations, Justine. I'll take some of them for my reading challenge next year. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@Karinatimeaknits]

My favourite book this year was Go Gently by Bonnie Wright, it has a lot of practical tips to living more sustainably at home.

[@heidigusset8479]

Thank you Justine! Merry Christmas and thank you for these excellent recommendations.

[@aditisingh3896]

Oh such a great list for the coming year! Thankyou so much for this & the inspiration you bring in my life. ❤️❤️

[@schwesterleinfuchs]

Congratulations for having achieved your goal ! And thank you for the inspiration 😊

[@purringlion]

Aww, Justine, all of these books sound like amazing reads! ❤ Thank you for sharing, great recommendations!

[@ozywomandius2290]

Thank you for this video! I’d love to see more like this. I also love Artist’s Way, and am still getting thru it. It’s As much a psychological read as a workbook for making art. Aside from that, other favorites I read this year were Wolf by James L Haley, about the incomparable Jack London (another artist whose views belong in the time they were expressed); also Just Kids by Patti Smith, which was everything I’d hoped it would be; lastly, I’m now totally obsessed with the poetry of Mary Oliver.

[@bellathereader1328]

As a reader, I was thrilled to see the title of this video. Admittedly I’m a nerd girl with my reading passion, but I also love fashion and this video shows you can be both!📚💃

[@realitywins2177]

I just want to tell you; yes, me too! Love this post. We are who we are, it’s wonderful and we can do it all.

[@antoanellaungureanu2577]

Thank you, Justine! I love your videos and the span of subjects! Keep it going!

[@meggiegreen6415]

Thanks for the book reviews. Much appreciated. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from Canada.

[@amydevol8224]

Thank you for sharing a new-to-the-channel Playlist. Although I may have watched several of them, I enjoy getting your take as to which videos are important as an introduction

[@geniej2378]

Well done on reading 20 books! If you're interested in history, The Fabric of Civilization by Virginia Postrel is a great read - it's full of fabric puns and all about cloth, cloth making, and how the industry has shaped the world.

[@KTquiltsandsews]

Sounds like a really good one Genie...enjoying this thread :)

[@cc83jc85]

thank you! Marietta, in Brisbane

[@meggiegreen6415]

Jeez I spend so much time watching KZbinrs that I don’t give myself time to read any books. But now I will order a couple of your suggestions. Thank you Justine and have a Merry Christmas!

[@aiyshaal-nessagreystoke9890]

Love this type of video from you !!!!!!!! Love to see it xx

[@MsEnola3]

Great tips, thank you so much, Justine. I ordered two of the reccommended books straight away!

[@Rose_Ou]

I can't get over your GORGEOUS hair !!! Thank you Justine

[@alexwill1784]

The book by Kagge is just the perfect Christmas present that I have been looking for! Thank you

[@samanthaduncan5982]

What a fabulous list of books ❤. So much inspiration 😊

[@jhheart307]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Interesting recommendations outside my usual topics. Can't wait to read these books.

[@dollsizedpistol1]

Yay, books!! I love learning about the fashion industry from you, Justine (especially fashion ethics), but a video about books more in my wheelhouse. I put most of these on my "want to read" list!!

[@tranquilityseeker]

Wonderful video and recommendations! I am going to check out the George Orwell book you talked about! Thank you! Also, The Artist's Way was SO immensely helpful to me when I read it/worked through it! Not only with my writing but it was almost like therapy as well, helping me work through issues from my past. I was delighted to see you include it in your list!

[@emiliaserbaneci]

Thank you for the inspo, Justine! The myth of normal by Gabor Maté is a great read. :D

[@SH-wk6po]

Absolutely fantastic recommendations, thank you so so much Justine!! I already have one on my list that I plan on buying for a birthday gift in January. 👏🙏😁

[@christie4951]

Ooooh, what a list, I’m already adding these my must reads. This was a breath of fresh air! I’m so intrigued by these books. It’s just a matter if which one first. ☺️📚

[@colinetaille1464]

Hello Justine, Thank you for the ideas, it was really inspirating. This year, I've read too much of study books to read outside of studying but, I'm keeping all this for the summer :) Merry holidays !

[@rrhines3151]

Justine, am very interested to delve into your reading suggestions! Whenever you post a video, I feel a bit curious, as your content is unexpected and diversified! Wishing you Happy Holidays, the best in 2023 and I look forward to you sharing renovations to your new home!

[@kittysun99]

Really loving the book recommendations! I always find your recommendations to be helpful and of high quality. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@TammyLML]

These are wonderful, Justine, thank you for sharing them. Joyeux Noël d'avance ! ❤

[@gabiw2364]

The Artist's Way is basically the bible for each writer, creative, and writing teacher I know, including myself! I agree, it's a great book to read time and time again. On the fiction front, I greatly enjoyed Japanese author Sayaka Murata and Belgian author Adeline Dieudonné, both of which had new books released in 2022. Their work is deliciously weird and kooky, I suspect they must be sort of soul sisters in a way ;) Thanks for your great tips, Justine! I really enjoyed The Culture Map, which you recommended a while ago. Wishing you a great Christmas!

[@juniorcharles3463]

I loved the whimsical book "Kafka on the Shore" by Murakami and agree that "Down and out in London and Paris" is a little known gem of a book. Joyeux Noel Justine et merci pour ta contribution sur YT.

[@ladyliberty417]

What a great list, love George Orwell! You’re almost to one million Justine, how awesome ❣️

[@respectabletampodcast]

Thank you! I'm adding these recommendations to my to-read list.

[@LC-kz8fl]

Love these recommendations! I purchased a photo book on women that your recommended a while back and its one of my most treasured coffee table books. The artists way is one of my favorite books. I always go back to it when Im in an artistic slump.

[@rachelaugusto5860]

Omg! This has to become a new annual thing!! Loved all the recommendations!

[@Celosia101]

Thanks for your reviews Justine! One of my favourite books is The Hidden Life of trees by Peter Wohlleben. It's an insightful journey into how plants communicate.

[@alguedemer]

I have it, it's so interesting!

[@Galloway8786]

I have added all of these books to my reading list for 2023 :) I became obsessed with Stefan Zweig's books this year. Beware of Pity (his only novel) is the most gripping story that I have read in years and The World of Yesterday made me hopelessly nostalgic for a Europe that I will never know (pre-WWI) before turning dark in the second half with the misery of the two World Wars and ultimately exile from his beloved Austria. They are definitely worth reading if you haven't already.

[@realitywins2177]

Ok. Sweig. My God he is brilliant, sad sad history. I will share I cannot read him before sleep however, bc he is such a powerful writer his thoughts consistently enter my dreams. I’ve never in my live read such a powerful writer to gets to the soul. Great post. Oooo, I just saw you were Lithuanian. I’m half Lithuanian on my father’s side. Such a strong people.

[@Tuntee]

thank you I LOVE book review videos!!! especially from people with widely varying backgrounds and interests (like me!) My FAVORITE book this year was Song of Achilles - by Madeline Miller. I mostly read non fiction but absolutely loved this novel so much. I also read CIRCE by the same author and that was fantastic too. I hope she's working on a new novel but I understand Achilles took her ten years to complete so it may be a whil.

[@law7326]

Thank you for these books, every single one sounds interesting! Happy healthy new year to you! May we please see more of your new home? Love you

[@annieq7521]

Great recommendations, 3 of them got my attention!!! Happy Holidays ❤️

[@indrazneste]

Hey Justine, very good idea the books video 😊. My favourite books of the year is “Memoirs of a Geisha” for fiction (maybe reality fiction 😃) and “ Surrender” by Bono for non fiction (especially if you like U2 and their songs bring back memories).

[@Katiedora122]

I read A LOT of books every year, so it's hard to narrow down my favorite 😂 But I will say that my favorite nonfiction book of the year is Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman, which dives into a ton of history, psychology, and sociology, and I annotated my copy like crazy.

[@suzical]

Thx lovie. Merry merry.....may your blessings continue❤🥰🎄🌟🤍🕊💓

[@moneal99801]

ALWAYS interesting and varied content. Thank you!

[@anadu187]

You have such variety content :) love it! Will try some of them out, if i can find them hahah...

[@iamfilipinas]

Thanks for your recommendations! I added them to my wishlist! This year I ended up reading a lot about communication styles, and the one that really stuck to me was The Courage to be Disliked by Ichirou Kishimi & Fumitake Koga.

[@mibertotti]

I loved your recommendations, sadly I didn’t read enough this year as I’ve been using my free time to study French but I got at least a couple from your list to check out, I really love the way you think thank you

[@EK-cr5ht]

What a fantastic idea it was to make this video! They all sound really interesting. Merci beaucoup! I am having not much fun trying to slog my way through Proust's "Remembrance of Things Past", which I hoped to finish this winter, but at the rate I'm progressing it will never happen. (And I am a pretty voracious reader, always have been.) But any of your recommendations sound like a wonderful change. :D

[@klaas020]

Hey Justine, thank you for a lovely post! The Orwell and the embroidery book sound like something I would like. I'm an avid reader myself....this year I have very much enjoyed the books of Colm Toibin about the lives of Henry James and Thomas Mann, as well as Edouard Louis' Changer: Methode. Another truly wonderful book is The Europeans by Orlando Figés, a history lesson of the 19th century through the lives of Pauline Viardot (mezzo-soprano), her husband Louis Viardot (art collector) and Ivan Turgenev (writer). Glorious ! Happy Holidays!

[@KTquiltsandsews]

Wonderful refreshing book list Justine. I will see if I can copy those links of yours onto an Evernote so I can keep it for reference. I'm a busy school psychologist who often reads fluff to take my mind off the real world. "The Shadow Commander" is one I have only started so far. I like books that take me into different cultures. I have taught in the Middle East and this one is about Iran. Happy holidays and thanks for all your thoughtful videos. xx

[@globalhikingcr]

Thank you for these great book recommendations! 🌻

[@homebodiespilates3533]

Brilliant work Justine. I’m an avid bibliophile and always on the lookout for my next great read. The Artist Way has been pretty much my bible for the last 22 years. I also love Big Magic, Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. Off to the bookstore now…😅

[@helenhalford7927]

Justine, I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Your blog is a favorite of mine and I really like your book recommendations. Helen Halford (Dallas, USA)

[@LivingDeadEnby]

My favourite book this year was Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikowsky. I loved everything about it but especially his description of this non-human society and their development over time. Awesome book!

[@victorialove9104]

I don't read very many nonfiction books but your list intrigued me. I will definitely give at least a few a read. This year I reread an old favorite series, the Travis McGee series by John D. Macdonald. While the male/female dynamic is different today, the books were written in the sixties, his deep philosophical views of life, love, human nature, and the environment are timeless. He is just an excellent wordsmith. His character Travis McGee lives life on his own terms. And the books are mostly set in Florida and I am a 4th generation Floridian. So much to love. Speaking of love, your content consistently offers so much to love.❤

[@andeearae1717]

Thank you for this! I know it is 2023 but I am reading Jim Kwik's Limitless and it is really good! Full of skills to improve your brain, which in turn improves sooooo much more and quality of life! Thank you again, I love your channel. My apologies for not commenting more.

[@juliamaxwellmarin]

This is a fascinating account of books, all of which I'd likely want to find the time to read. Thank you.

[@Mollygracetaylor]

Thank you for sharing these recommendations. This year I especially enjoyed Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard.

[@katherinesmith1740]

Justine! You never - and I mean never, disappoint! 🥰 Art and design makes my heart happy and I love to read and learn. This video feels like a Christmas present :) My favourite book this year was Written in Bone' by Sue Black. It's a nonfiction top to toe guide to the human body through the lense of forensic anthropology. It's exceptionally informative but not dry as it reads like a series of short stories.

[@realitywins2177]

She is amazing, is she not? Absolutely an addition to youtube!

[@juliestam]

My daughter gifted me "Catwalk" by Vivienne Westwood. It's an encyclopaedia of her work and I've read it a few times now. One of the original punk rock designers. Loved her clothes growing up (yes, I'm that old!). I even recognised some of her clothes from the 70's and 80's

[@realitywins2177]

Trust me, you are not old. You have matured wisdom. It is a fault of our society we label. Me too. And the reason we are here is for Justine’s “wisdom,” in viewing the world. I “get” you. 💯

[@martas9283]

Thanks! I'll be checking these out for sure, the only one I've read before is Orwell's memoir

[@mariaf6162]

One of my favorite books I listened ( Audible fan) this year was “ Come as you are” by Emily Nagoski. It was an eye opener experience of what it means to be a woman. I’m over 50 and I was able to understand many things nobody could teach me about me. I celebrated my femininity since then. Thanks for sharing your books. My oldest son will go to Art School next year. I will buy him the Artist’s way book. Happy Holidays!

[@olghenitta]

Thank you, Justine, for sharing your list, I'll definitely take a few books from it. As for my book of the year, it is Tokyo Vice by Jake Adelstein. It's about Japan, it's about friendship, it's about journalism and investigative work, and it's well-written by a very smart and dedicated person.

[@miasverypretty]

One of my favourite books this year was The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. Some of your recommendations will be going on my TBR list. Thank you. Merry Christmas.

[@picksoverpeas]

I love this! Can’t wait to read some of these books. My favorite book of the year is Last Boat out of Shanghai by Helen Zia. Although it is not about art, it is about a part of history that I was not taught in school.

[@christiepooh]

In late spring, I spent several hours sanding and painting the hull of my sailboat. I listened to The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, read by Tom Hanks. It was light and rich, wonderful for passing the hours of labor.

[@frunze1969]

Thank you for your suggestions, absolutely loving, “Shocking life “

[@lilianamoma]

The book by Orwell - oh my god, yes! I’ve come across it randomly years ago and loved it so much! It is so well written indeed that you just don’t want to put it down. It transports you into someones life that’s so essentially different than most of our lifes! Really recomend!

[@msgsagho]

The best book I read is The Caspian Breeze. It is a memoir and happens in the Middle East. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend😍

[@heidilanders9807]

Thanks for this. Realized that, sadly, I didn't have a favorite book for 22 and am madly jumping on some new literary books to read before the end of the year to see if I can find a really special one.

[@patriciah3779]

So interesting these suggestions. Going to check out several. Luv these types of reviews. Mercie beaucoup. A bientot.

[@littlecitygirl]

Wonderful list, Justine. I've been meaning to read The Artist's Way for years and never quite got to it, so 2023 might just the year. I definitely putting the Orwell and The Threads of Life on my wish list and will look out for the others as well. One of the best books I've read in the last year or so is In Praise of Paths: Walking Through Time and Nature by Norwegian writer Torbjørn Ekelund. It’s a fantastic and unexpected meditation on how paths are made, how they impact the landscape and how we move through our environment. It’s just lovely. I can also recommend Just Kids by Patti Smith about her life in New York in the late sixties and her relationship with Robert Maplethorpe.

[@petradanovicova3171]

I love your videos and this one just hit the right spot. I love books and all your recommendations will be added to my bookshelves soon (Except of Down and out in Paris and London since that one I read already). Just btw - regarding Orwell and his 1984 I always recommend to people to read book called We by Yevgeny Zamyatin. It shocked me how similar those two books are despite the fact that We by Zamyatin wrote it earlier than Orwell. Could be worth checking out...

[@carmenz8764]

What a great Video Justine! AGAIN! thank you! Frohe Weihnachten und liebe Grüsse aus dem Norden❤️

[@Cityheart221]

Thank you for sharing the books you have read. I will definitely check one or two out. The best book I have read this year is Dinner With Edward by Isabel Vincent. I had spent most of the year only reading non-fiction books about work. The book is a true story. Of course the focus is during dinner time and the meals themselves, but to me the beauty of it is the conversations at dinner and the growth of the characters. I did gain an appreciation of food that pleases the senses and now try to make something monthly that I have never eaten before. I no longer rush through meals and really look around me to soak in the beauty in everyday life. It is a short light read. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[@ElmiauGremling]

I enjoyed your non-fiction shortlist. I gravitate towards autobiographies, “Ten Steps to Nanette” by Hannah Gadsby was my favourite 2022 read. (But I enjoyed most of my 2022 read books). Have a great End-Of-Year celebrations🎉

[@bianquita1]

It was also on my list of favourite non-fiction books of the year. :-)

[@IEVAKambarovaite]

What an absolutely beautiful selection of books. That's something I personally would have never picked up myself. I'm especially interested in the Artist's Way. Looks like a brilliant read full of practical tools. Merry Christmas Justine and happy new year 🎉

[@mamaahu]

I have taught the Artist’s Way for years as a course. You can go through it with a group of friends and will be astounded where it can take you. I recommend doing a chapter a month. But getting together once a week to share insights and challenges. No need to be rigid about it (you are creatives, after all!) Use the book as a jumping off place to heal wounds around art making and to create breakthroughs! Have fun like the little kid you were before someone praised or criticized you!

[@melissapitts7813]

The Artist’s Way changed my life: it should have a warning sign across the book. It’s that powerful!

[@diana1833]

The first book sounds right up my alley! I've been thinking about getting into purchasing art, but I'm not planning on dropping a fortune on some elitist (although valuable and beautiful) piece. So I'm really excited to see what the book suggests. Not even 1 minute into the video and it's already a win!

[@AgustinaNieves]

Love it. Thank you Justine😊

[@alyonavantiggelen3906]

Thank you. So inspiring! I didn't read many books this year but of those that I have read, two are by far the best. 'All quiet on the Western Front" and "Three comrades". Both are classic, written by Erich Maria Remarque.

[@pippa1515]

Not a book but one of the best tv shows I watched this year was Irma Vep starring Alicia Vikander. It is a remake of the 90s movie, made by exactly the same director, who intertwines his own relationship with the movie into the series. It is a creative, unique approach, and feels different from many tv shows. Definitely a treat for cinephiles as it also shows scenes from the original Irma Vep from the 20s. It is set in Paris, and Nicolas Ghesquiere from Luis Vuitton designed the Cat suit Alicia Vikander wears.

[@JackOllie4]

My mother would LOVE the embroidery history book. As her birthday is in March, I will get it for her! As for myself, I definitely want the Daily Rituals and The Artist's Way books!

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Thank you! Brilliant tips! I'd recommend anyone who hasn't already to read anything by Nina Bouraoui translated to many different languages. Many great titles to chose from, very interesting contemporary writer (experienced but not old) with a totally unique and important voice. Merry Christmas! ❤️

[@Anastasiapajarillo]

I loved this video!! Thank you so much ❤

[@catherinelemay7274]

Bonjour Justine, je suis au Québec, j'adore ta chaîne! Une super lecture, essentielle, qui remet en question notre rapport au maquillage : Maquillée par Daphné B. En espérant qu'il soit disponible aussi en France. Joyeuses fêtes!

[@sylviemariehebert9758]

Thanks some interesting suggestions there and books I would probably never have come across.

[@dittesque]

Most books I read this year are only available in Dutch, but I really loved the German novel Alte Sorten by Ewald Arenz. A book I read years ago, but think you might like if you haven't already read it: the Hare with the Amber Eyes, written by Edmund de Waal: it tells the history of a collection of Japanese artefacts, netsukes, that has been in his family for two centuries; you travel through time and Europe from Odessa to Vienna to Paris (and also cross the world to Japan). Like the book you shared about embroidery, it is about much more than "just" an art collection, very fascinating and lovely book.

[@stefanieb.6212]

Hey Justine, what a coincidence. I also currently read (or work with) Julia Cameron's The artist way. When you talked about these daily routines, a skillshare class came to my mind, which I can recommend: Ana Marcu, especially "Homeoffice Interior Design for More Creativity". I have the strong feeling that you might like it, too.

[@alexandralacheva7158]

I am so happy i found you! :) I like you Justine :) Subscribed

[@Sarahyz]

Thanks for your amazing recommendations! It certainly prompts me to read some of these works. I did not read as much this year, but one book that I really enjoyed is Time by Carlos Rovelli. I believe it is also available as an audio book.

[@octobermoon9]

Your recommendations sound wonderful!

[@thequietone134]

I really enjoyed reading "Jackie As Editor" by Greg Lawrence, it's a biography of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis focussing on her years as a literary editor for several publishing houses in the US. It's a side of her life that is not very well known.

[@kristinasveric]

Hi Justine! I enjoyed this video as much as the ones covering fashion. Thank you! 🥰 My favourite book of this year would be "Inseparable" by Simone de Beauvoir

[@korinaviado3333]

Isn’t it fun to see where a person’s mood or stage or process or interest(s) or lacking and/or what’s to develop in their “journey” by the books they read? In my case, I will check Les Culottées and The Artist’s Way, thanks for the recs, J 😊 And happy schenkele season :)

[@AlexMaritLorent]

I love these suggestions and am especially excited to find a copy of the embroidery book. From my reading this year, I would highly recommend Memory Serves by Lee Maracle and Women Talking by Miriam Toews (actually, anything these women write seems to be gold...)