Books
Check out both forthcoming titles to pre-order, and recently-released books to dive into now.
Genre fans have plenty of new 2022 reads to dig into, as well.
Thats just a taste of what the year has in store!
Below, the 100 most anticipated books of 2022.
We only include products that have been independently selected by Bustle’s editorial team.
It centers on Millie, a girl raised by a single dad who spends her days dreaming of Broadway.
When she finds her dads old blog, Millie goes looking for her estranged mother.
But will she get the answers shes looking for?
And, perhaps more importantly, how will what she finds change her plans for the future?
9
Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?
Yinka, an Oxford grad, is focused on things other than love.
As The Taft Schools first Black legacy student, she had much insight to offer them.
Now, inAdmissions, James tells her story in its entirety, for the first time.
After Eros and Psyche attract paparazzi attention, Aphrodite demands that Eros assassinate the woman he was seen with.
Instead, Eros marries her.
After all, how can two commoners accuse the Crown Price of murder?
But will they be able to put the past aside?
InFinlay Donovan Knocks Em Dead, forever-struggling writer Finlay faces another assassination plot.
This time, its her ex-husbands life thats on the line, and only she can save him.
As slim as it is taut,Vladimiris perfect for fans ofMy Dark VanessaandAdele.
Grim and twisted,Jawboneis one of the years most gripping must-reads.
32
Manhunt
If you have too much testosterone, you might as well be an animal.
33
The Paris Apartment
From the author ofThe Guest ListandThe Hunting PartycomesThe Paris Apartment.
As Jess is about to realize, Ben may not be coming home at all.
35
The Swimmers
Julie Otsukas latest novel isThe Swimmers.
At their tony prep school, image is everything.
Someones spreading rumors through the schools social networks, but who?
And, perhaps more importantly,why?
Theres an instant connection between them, but will what happens at GreatCon stay at GreatCon?
39
Gallant
A new standalone from V.E.
Yes, c’mon!
Using anecdotes from her own personal history and pop culture relics, Gutowitz explores how lesbianism went mainstream.
As Shea conducts interview after interview with Beth, she becomes increasingly unsettled.
Something in Beths palatial house is even more fearsome than her reputation.
51
Disorientation
March 22
Ingrid Yang has a problem.
But finishing this PhD will take more than mere chance, and it might just change Ingrids perspective forever.
Everything seems great… until Meddy finds out what the contractorsrealfamily business is.
Looks like the aunties will have to work on this wedding, one way or another.
After moving in, Eleanor quickly becomes convinced that the killer has come to finish the job.
But which one of her new neighbors could it be?
55
Monarch
Jessica just wanted to know where her mysterious bruises were coming from.
As one of MONARCHs own agents, Jessica realizes her whole life has been a lie.
Acting as the new police chief, Faraz is living a new, very different life in the Mohalla.
Hes going to defy his fathers wishes for the first time… even if hes worried about the consequences.
59
True Biz
Girl at Warauthor Sara Novic returns to store shelves this year withTrue Biz.
This is an immersive look at the too-rarely explored world of Deaf culture.
60
Time Is a Mother
Six years after he published his T.S.
66
Fevered Star
Rebecca Roanhorse returns in 2022 withFevered Star, the highly anticipated follow-up toBlack Sun.
But can they put a stop to the epidemic before its too late?
Spanning more than 150 years of American history,Fight Like Hellis a must-read for any U.S. worker.
For con artist Charlie, shadow trading is a part of her past shed just as soon forget.
70
Book Lovers
Emily Henrys new romance novel is an enemies-to-lovers story you wont want to miss.
Yet here Charlie is.
72
Elektra
Ariadneauthor Jennifer Saint returns to store shelves in 2022 withElektra.
Set in the midst of the Trojan War, this Greek myth re-telling centers on three women.
When she wakes up, shes 16 again.
Her 49-year-old father is full of vim and vigor.
But given a second chance, can Alice save their relationship?
Shes just returned from her trip to the Hungarian countryside, which was arranged by her crush, Ivan.
Everyone knows Essie is antisocial, so color Liv surprised when the two begin to build a friendship.
Color Liveven more surprisedwhen Essie dies… and tasks her with finishing her novel-in-progress.
Plucky go-getter Tracy may not be a student anymore, but that doesnt mean shes left high school behind.
But will anyone see how perfect Tracy is for the job?
Her reputation is at stake, but Kikis got another, bigger problem shes falling for Malakai, andhard.
86
The Pallbearers Club
Back in high school, Art was the very antithesis of cool.
Arts only friend, Mercy, was just as much of an outcast as Art, butshewas cool.
She was his friend, and Art could use as many of those as he could get.
But the Usher estate is strange, and its inhabitants which include Madelines brother, Roderick are even stranger.
With few allies to aid them, Alex plunges into the mystery of the House of Usher.
All she has to do is learn to play the tuba and whip some freshmen brass players into shape.
Easy peasy, right?
Shes lost everything, including the boy she refused to kill.
To make matters worse, she may have to end his life anyway.
With the fate of the world at stake, Voya faces even bigger challenges in this highly anticipated sequel.
93
The Dragons Promise
Aug. 30
The sequel to Elizabeth LimsSix Crimson Cranesis out in Fall 2022.
Its a game where the loser is sacrificed to fuel the sun, and Teos up against stiff competition.
Now, everyone thinks Lark was tweeting about their own crush, Eli.
You see, people die around herconstantly.
And the minute someone finds out this isnt your first time being at a murder scene?
Well, you become Suspect No.
This article was originally published onDec.
