Bookify wrapped: The best books of 2022

Amid the flood of Spotify Wrapped posts on social media, book lovers have put their own unique spin on the trend.

Bookify Wrapped is a trend created by readers on Twitter inspired by Spotify Wrapped.
Bookify Wrapped is a trend created by readers on Twitter inspired by Spotify Wrapped.  © collage: screenshot/Instagram/@carpoolbookclub & @bookswithmybulldog

Bookify Wrapped quickly became a trending topic on Twitter shortly after Spotify gave users their annual listening recap.

The trend sees readers showcase their four favorite reads of 2022 with a collage, just as Spotify Wrapped reveals a listener's top five songs.

With so many notable book releases in 2022, it's nearly impossible to narrow it down to the top four.

But if we simply must choose, these reads are undoubtedly at the top of our list.

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

iCarly star Jennette McCurdy released a wildly successful memoir in 2022.
iCarly star Jennette McCurdy released a wildly successful memoir in 2022.  © screenshot/Instagram/@gentlyreads

Jennette McCurdy's unflinching memoir bravely recounts the devastating impact of the emotional and physical abuse she suffered from her mother.

The 30-year-old poignantly illustrates the complicated process of coming to terms with parental abuse as she highlights the insight she gained as she grappled with the conflicting emotions about her mother.

Deftly balancing an extremely difficult subject matter with a witty and dark sense of humor, McCurdy's memoir is like nothing you've ever read before.

The It Girl by Ruth Ware

Ruth Ware's latest novel, The It Girl, was published in July.
Ruth Ware's latest novel, The It Girl, was published in July.  © screenshot/Instagram/@nt.ginette

Mystery fans were treated to a new release from Ruth Ware this summer with The It Girl.

Ware's latest book picks up a decade after a murder rocked a tight-knit college friend group.

The seemingly solved case is brought into question by a journalist who presents shocking new evidence that may exonerate the convicted suspect.

One of Ware's best thrillers to date, The It Girl is an addictive read that will have you second-guessing everything about this perplexing case!

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow follows two friends who create a successful video game company.
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow follows two friends who create a successful video game company.  © screenshot/Instagram/@sfbookgirl

Gabrielle Zevin's Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow is a moving journey following two friends over several decades as they navigate all the challenges that life has in store.

Childhood friends Sam and Sadie struck gold when they created a massively-successful video game before they even graduated from college, but the windfall sends them both down a difficult road.

Zevin, who also wrote the acclaimed novel The Storied Life of AJ Fikry, has outdone herself in one of 2022's best new releases.

Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

Celeste Ng's Our Missing Hearts was selected as a pick for Reese Witherspoon's Book Club.
Celeste Ng's Our Missing Hearts was selected as a pick for Reese Witherspoon's Book Club.  © screenshot/Instagram/@reesesbookclub

Little Fires Everywhere author Celeste Ng had one of the most highly-anticipated releases of 2022 with Our Missing Hearts. Thankfully, this read lives up to all the hype!

This novel follows a 12-year-old named Bird who is living in a dystopian America governed by hyper-nationalistic laws.

Bird's mother, a revolutionary poet, has gone missing, but a mysterious letter sends the boy on a journey to discover what happened to her.

The dystopia created by Ng draws from very real issues within American culture in this deeply innovative and emotional read.

Here's hoping 2023 will have just as many amazing reads!

Cover photo: collage: screenshot/Instagram/@carpoolbookclub & @bookswithmybulldog

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