Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag: 2022
I first saw this over on Lindsey Reads and then I started seeing it on more blogs. I decided I wanted to participate; it was just a matter of timing.
Best Book I’ve Read So Far in 2022
This is easy. My favorite book so far this year is THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by Matt Haig. I had a very transformative reading experience with this book.
Best Sequel I’ve Read So Far in 2022
The only series I’ve read so far this year is THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA by CS Lewis as part of the Narniathon. My favorite sequel in that series is THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER. I loved reading the adventures of Caspian, Edmund, Lucy, Reepicheep, and Eustace. I think all the adventures they have on all the different islands are interesting.
New Release in 2022 I Haven’t Read Yet and Still Want to
I really want to read DAUGHTER OF THE MOON GODDESS by Sue Lynn Tan. I love Southeast Asian folklore. I’m most familiar with Japanese folklore. However, Korean and Chinese folklore are very similar to Japanese folklore so I really look forward to reading this book.
Most Anticipated Release for the Second Half of 2022
I’m so excited for A FIRE ENDLESS by Rebecca Ross. It’s the second and final book in her ELEMENTS OF CADENCE duology. I adored A RIVER ENCHANTED and the ending gutted me. I need to see how everything plays out in the end.
Biggest Disappointment So Far in 2022
The biggest disappointment for me so far is TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE by Jenny Han. I was so looking forward to it and I had heard such great things. I hated the love triangle as it’s my least favorite trope, and I hated the non-ending. I like the movie much better.
Biggest Surprise So Far in 2022
The biggest surprise for so far is ANXIOUS PEOPLE by Fredrik Backman. I normally am not a fan of literary fiction. This book was so charming that I couldn’t help loving it. It was my favorite read of 2022 until I read THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY.
Favorite New Author So Far in 2022 (Debut or New-to-Me)
This is such a hard one to answer because I’ve read and loved a lot of new-to-me authors this year so far. However, for the sake of choosing an author, I’m going to choose Rebecca Ross. A RIVER ENCHANTED made me want to read other books written by Ross.
Newest Fictional Crush
I’d have to say Thomas Cresswell from STALKING JACK THE RIPPER by Kerri Maniscalco. He’s tall, dark, handsome, and British. He’s also funny and I loved his banter with Audrey Rose.
Newest Favorite Character
My newest favorite character is Simon Spier from SIMON VS. THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDA by Becky Albertalli. I related with him, I felt for him, and I just loved his personality.
Book that Made Me Cry
The story of THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY is so poignant and profound. I cried so much while reading it. I felt seen and like this book was written for me.
Book that Made Me Happy
THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS by Ali Hazelwood made me feel so happy while reading it that I felt giddy. Hazelwood is a master as writing banter and sexual tension.
Favorite Book-to-Film Adaptation I’ve Seen So Far in 2022
The adaptation for TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE is, by far, my favorite adaptation I’ve watched this year. It fixed everything I disliked about the book. I also loved the actors they chose for the roles of the characters.
Favorite Review I’ve Written So Far in 2022
I think my favorite review I’ve written so far in 2022 is the one I wrote for STALKING JACK THE RIPPER. I managed to write the review spoiler-free which was really hard to do.
Most Beautiful Book You’ve Bought (or Received) So Far in 2022
I’d say THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY. Matt Haig has a beautiful way of telling such a poignant story. The words he chooses and the imagery of what’s happening were vividly in my mind.
Which Books Do I Need to Read by the End of 2022
I don’t know if I need to read any book by the end of 2022. However, I want to read many. I’d like to reread HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE and HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS to finish my rereading of the series. I want to read A FIRE ENDLESS and THE GOOD SISTER by Sally Hepworth. Everything else is just kind of whatever I’m in the mood for.
What about you? If you were to answer any of these prompts, which books would you choose? Do we have any in common?
I learned in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) that life is full of dialectics, or two opposing truths. In this case, the two opposing truths are: 1) I don’t agree with JKR’s stance regarding trans people, and 2) I still love Harry Potter.
Such a fun tag. I sure enjoyed The Midnight Library, The Love Hypothesis and Anxious People. I have watched To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before on Netflix, but didn’t read the books.
It really was a fun tag to do. I enjoyed thinking of books that fit each category. 😀
You make me really want to read “The Midnight Library.” I love books that touch my emotions and that stay in my mind for a long time.
I’d be curious about what you think of THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY. If you do read it, make sure you let me know. 😀
This is a great tag – I know we’re definitely over halfway through the year but I’m tempted to do this one too. You’ve also reminded me of some books I’ve meant to read this year!
That’s okay that we’re nearly done with July. You should do it. I’ll look for it. 😀
Hi Jennie!
This is a fun tag, I haven’t done a tag in quite a while. You have some great books on your list already this year. Happiness.
Have a good week ahead.
Thanks, Mareli! 😀 It was a fun tag to do.
I really need to read The Midnight Library. Most of the reviews I’ve seen have been really positive. I still regret not getting A River Enchanted! Maybe before the end of the year.
I think you’d like THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY based on the books you like to read. I also think you’d like A RIVER ENCHANTED. If you do read them, I look forward to reading your thoughts about them. 😀
I’m so glad to hear you loved The Midnight Library! I really want to read that one too. Also, yay, The Love Hypothesis definitely made me happy too! And love Simon and Thomas too!
Yes, the MIDNIGHT LIBRARY was amazing. I’m recommending it to all the people I know who love to read. 😀
I see so many raves for Frederick Backman but I have yet to read anything by him. Seeing Simon Spier as your favorite character put a big smile on my face. 🙂
You should definitely try reading one of Fredrik Backman’s books. A lot of people really love A MAN CALLED OVE. I haven’t read that one yet, but I heard it’s most people’s favorite. 😀