10 Books to Read in 2022

HOW MY LOVE FOR READING BEGAN

Reading books was a major part of my upbringing. My father was a linguist and devoted a lot of time to ensure that we had books to read on a regular basis.

There was a library in our home with shelves of books from the floor to ceiling, which were on all 4 walls. I remember sitting on the floor of our library on summer days getting lost in books.

I also have fond memories of my dad handing us catalogue mailers several times a year and allowing us to order a number of books. We would eagerly await their arrival in the mail. However, after a while, life got busy and my love of reading was very low on the totem pole.

REKINDLING MY LOVE FOR BOOKS

Several years ago, I got a Kindle to keep me company on my train ride to work. While scrolling through its books, I rediscovered one of my early childhood favourites. I find that reading is a favourite pastime that is calming and relaxing. In 2022, I would like to take the time to read more.

READING IS ESSENTIAL

After settling back in the United States, and coming into my own as a black woman, I have discovered the importance of these books. They help me navigate and understand topics that are foreign to me or that I sometimes take for granted.

We are 3 months into the New Year and I’m sharing 10 books that are on my list to read this year. I hope to do more reading this year, but I at least will complete these 10. I would love for you to check them out as well!

HERE ARE THE 10 BOOKS I AM READING IN 2022

1. The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom: Build Wealth, Retire Early, and Live the Life of Your – Paris Woods
2. Wahala: A Novel – Nikki May
3. Bamboozled By Jesus: How God Tricked Me into the Life of My Dreams – Yvonne Orji
4. In Every Mirror She’s Black: A Novel – Lola Akinmade Akerstrom 
5. Black Girls Must Die Exhausted – Jayne Allen 
6. We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power – Rachel Rodgers 
7. The Sweetness of Water – Nathan Harris
8. Black Buck – Matea Askaripour 
9. The Turner House – Angela Flournoy 
10. The Other Black Girl: A Novel – Zakiya Dalila Harris 

 

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