Best Books of 2022

The books I rated highest from my 2022 reading.

1. 1
   

   A Christmas Carol

   by Charles Dickens

   I had never read it and it was quite good. I was surprised how much I liked it.

   A
2. 2
   

   Dune

   by Frank Herbert

   The classic for a reason. Very solid.

   A-
3. 3
   

   Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

   by J.K. Rowling

   JK has a lot to bring together and it's impressive that she wrapped up the series.

   A-
4. 4
   

   The First Binding

   by R.R. Virdi

   This book tries to be like the Name of the Wind and succeeds in many ways. Virdi is a wordsmith.

   B+
5. 5
   

   The Justice of Kings

   by Richard Swan

   A well written and interesting book. A judge enforcing common law—original premise.

   B+
6. 6
   

   Killing Rommel

   by Steven Pressfield

   This may be my favorite Pressfield. Makes me want to know more about WWII in North Africa.

   B+
7. 7
   

   Servants of War

   by Larry Correia

   More solid stuff from Larry Correia.

   B+
8. 8
   

   Double Star

   by Robert Heinlein

   Won the Hugo for a reason. You knew where it was going, but it didn't matter.

   B+
9. 9
   

   Skyward

   by Brandon Sanderson

   Solid Sanderson. The plotting was great.

   B+
10. 10
    

    Warship

    by Joshua Dalzelle

    Quite good set up for a mil-sci series.

    B+