The development of computers, smartphones and the internet has reduced the flow of readers into bookshops. But literature is still a significant milestone in the lives of book lovers. Writers tirelessly create masterpieces and delight their readers with them.
Our editorial team has compiled a selection of the most worthwhile books that have been published in 2022. We would like to point out that the list may be somewhat subjective. But the books on it are definitely worthy of the highest rating and attention!
«Beautiful World, Where Are You», Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney, bestselling author of Normal People and Conversations with Friends, creates life-like and heartfelt stories in which most modern people can easily recognise themselves and their relationships. Next year will see the publication of another novel that so accurately describes the problems and experiences of thirty-somethings. The plot centres on the writer Alice, who is having an affair with Felix, who works in a warehouse. The girl also has a girlfriend who is going through a bad breakup and has thrown herself into a dubious relationship with Simon. All four are having sex, worrying about sex, anxiety and guilt. As usual, it’s complicated. Or is it simple, but do people tend to complicate things?
«Towards Paradise», Hania Yanagihara
In January 2022, Hania Yanagihara’s highly anticipated novel Towards Paradise will be released in the UK. Hania Yanagihara will once again play with time, space and storylines. She tells three stories that, at first glance, are not connected in any way, but eventually weave into a coherent whole. The first is set in a fictional 19th century America, the second in real life New York in the 1980s and the third in a future in which humanity is plagued by multiple epidemics. The writer talks about the problems of modern society and creates a frightening picture of the world that may await humanity in the near future.
«Anna. Biography», Amy Odell
The biography of the ‘great and terrible’ Anna Wintour is finally coming out. And it will be a much truer story than The Devil Wears Prada, which made the influential Vogue editor known even to those far from the fashion world. The biography was authored by renowned fashion journalist Amy Odell, who interviewed Anna and worked for many years as fashion editor of American Cosmopolitan. Amy worked on the book for about three years, talking to Wintour’s friends and colleagues, conducting research and trying to show the character comprehensively without making Anna look like a monster.
«Deceived by experience. Why a broad outlook has become more important than deep specialisation in one profession», David Epstein
In his new book, researcher and journalist David Epstein explores a major trend in the 21st century that has not yet been understood by all. He talks about how modern requirements for professionals have changed, and how important it is to constantly develop in different areas instead of doing the same thing all your life. The author argues that narrow specialists will be a thing of the past – nowadays it is important to continuously broaden your horizons. It is this mental flexibility and willingness to learn that will be increasingly valued in the coming years. He also explains how to do this and what to start learning right now.
«The squiggly career», Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis
Our times are unpredictable and unstable. In this new environment, careers do not develop in the same way as before. It becomes ‘undulating’, a trajectory that moves slowly between professional roles, industries, work locations… The authors of this book are convinced that these changes can be stressful and even overwhelming. How do you make the most of this new freedom? How do you achieve your professional goals, stay motivated and see prospects? That’s what this book on success is all about.
«Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times», Katherine May
The book, which is particularly relevant in the Covid era, has already been praised by the American press and even by author Elizabeth Gilbert. In it, the author describes how she went through a blackout in her life, what thoughts and practices helped her cope with despair and how to find a source of light even in the darkest gloom. Her main message is that life is diverse. And, alas, there are bound to be some very sad and painful moments that are bound to come to an end. A useful supportive read for those who are tired, depressed or going through the most difficult trials.