Reading books has kept me going throughout this busy and sometimes difficult year. As an indie author myself, I’m very much aware of the struggle fellow authors face in trying to get more reviews. Most of this list is made up of indie/self published books and so here is part 1 of the books I have read in 2022…

‘Fee Simple Conditional (Arcadia Chronicles Book 1)’ by H.C. Helfand

A gem of a read about life, love and land…

5 Stars – Full Review

‘Escaping First Contact’ by T.S. Beier

Original and imaginative space sci-fi full of depth and immersion

5 Stars – Full Review

‘The Art of Reading: How Reading Can Help You Become a Better, More Productive Writer’ by J.D. Cunegan

A relatable and open guide about reading to improve your writing…

4 Stars – Full Review

‘The Art & Business of Writing: A Practical Guide to the Writing Life’ by Chris Jones

A valuable easy-to-read resource for the modern writer

5 Stars – Full Review

‘Billy Summers’ by Stephen King

An enduring multi-layered tale of one gun for hire and his final shot…

4 Stars – Full Review

‘A Twist in the Rift’ by Meg Radiant

Original page-turning sci-fi with unlimited portals of potential…

4 Stars – Full Review

‘Summer of ’77’ by Rebecca Amiss

An easy-to-read heart-warming story of friendship and nostalgia

5 Stars – Full Review

‘Powerless’ by Vicky Ball

A well-written twisting thriller with darker themes…

4 Stars – Full Review

‘Lazy Creativity: The Art of Owning Your Creativity’ by Kyle Bernier 

A detailed, modern and refreshing take on creativity that covers so many applications for success!

5 Stars – Full Review

‘An English Teacher in Mexico: Memories of a Midlife Career Change’ by Irene Pylypec

A fun and insightful well-written account of adventure and culture…

5 Stars – Full Review

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‘The Tolworth Beacon’ by Huw Langridge

Intriguing British mystery with tension, atmosphere and code-breaking vibes…

4 Stars – Full Review

‘Recovering Alice’ by Catherine Morrison

A gripping uplifting tale of romance and relapse…

5 Stars – Full Review

‘Sentinel: Galaxii Book 4’ by Christina Engela

Immersive and enjoyable space-sci fi

5 Stars – Full Review

‘A Still Life’ by Elliott Wink

Short and intriguing, an original sci-fi tale perfect for reading in one sitting…

5 Stars – Full Review

‘Dead of Winter’ by Antoinette McCormick

‘It comes in the night…’

5 Stars – Full Review

‘Fallout’ by Pat Griffith

An imaginative and highly original tale about first contact with corporeal beings from another world some of which are already here….

4 Stars – Full Review

‘Where Darkness Meets Light’ by Sabrine Elouali

Thought-provoking poetry reflecting many themes surrounding the dark and light…

5 Stars – Full Review

‘San Francisco Suite: A Rudy Parsons Story’ by Ethan McCaffery

Well-written detective mystery with noir tones and a metaphysical twist…

5 Stars – Full Review

‘Pirate Sea’ by Kyler Kuehler

A swashbuckling and sometimes brutal tale packed with action

4 Stars – Full Review

And so that wraps up Pt1 of every book I’ve read in 2022. Thanks for reading and check back soon for Pt2!