top fiction books to read in 2022

Are you eagerly searching for the top fiction books to dive into in 2022? Look no further! We have compiled a list of the most anticipated novels that are set to captivate readers throughout the year. Whether you are a fan of mystery, romance, or fantasy, there is something for everyone in this exciting lineup. Let's explore these amazing titles!

1. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah:
Set during the Great Depression, this gripping historical fiction follows the life of Elsa Martinelli as she fights to protect her family amidst drought and economic hardship. Kristin Hannah, the renowned author of "The Nightingale," once again weaves a powerful and emotional story that is certain to leave readers breathless.

2. "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir:
From the critically acclaimed author of "The Martian" comes another thrilling science fiction adventure. "Project Hail Mary" introduces us to Ryland Grace, an astronaut who wakes up alone on a spaceship with no memory of his mission. As he pieces together the puzzle, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Prepare for a mind-bending and heart-pounding journey through outer space.

3. "Empire of the Vampire" by Jay Kristoff:
Vampires, dark magic, and an epic quest collide in this highly anticipated fantasy novel. Set in a world dominated by the undead, this book follows Gabriel de León, the last of the Silver Saints, as he seeks to destroy the vampire emperor. Jay Kristoff, known for his immersive storytelling in the "Nevernight Chronicle" series, delivers a mesmerizing tale that will leave readers thirsting for more.

4. "Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid:
Taylor Jenkins Reid, the author behind the beloved novel "Daisy Jones & The Six," takes us to coastal California in the 1980s in "Malibu Rising." This addictive family drama explores the lives of the famous Riva siblings, their rise to fame, and the events that lead to a monumental summer party that will change their lives forever. Full of glamour, secrets, and heartbreak, this is a must-read for fans of compelling contemporary fiction.

5. "Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro:
From the Nobel Prize-winning author of "The Remains of the Day" comes a thought-provoking and philosophical science fiction story. "Klara and the Sun" introduces us to Klara, an Artificial Friend designed to keep lonely children company. As Klara observes human behavior and desires to understand the complexities of the world, readers are taken on a profound exploration of what it means to love and be human.

Remember, these are just a few of the remarkable fiction books that await you in 2022. To discover even more exciting reads, be sure to visit renowned book recommendation websites such as Goodreads, BookBub, or Book Riot. These platforms are perfect for finding personalized book suggestions and connecting with fellow bookworms who share your reading interests.

Get ready to embark on literary adventures, delve into captivating characters, and escape into the imagination of talented authors. Happy reading in 2022!
God Wars Fiction
God Wars

An inconspicuous character is transported to the realm of gods. There are no massive clusters of light like supercomputers here, but there is a mysterious Time God. With the ability to respawn after death, the protagonist navigates this world of reincarnation. Will they choose to seize everything for personal gain or set aside their own interests to become a hero who saves the world? What is the truth behind the Time God? Will they willingly become a pawn or defy the master of the game board? All unfolds in the God Wars! No harem, no mistreatment of the main character. Join our reader group!

59.82 Million words | 2020-08-12 03:35Update

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The Escape of Su Xi Fiction
The Escape of Su Xi

After a tea house that had captured drug dealers discovers a woman's body, the police quickly intervene to investigate. Prosecutor Su Xi goes from being a witness at the crime scene to becoming a wanted suspect throughout the city. A series of events ensue rapidly. Why is Su Xi running around helping a stranger, death row inmate Wei Dong, along with his beloved Jeannie? Su Xi feels trapped in a game where the rules require her to constantly complete tasks. She believes that completing Task One will lead to Task Two's hidden attributes. A showdown between prosecutor, death row inmate, detective, and drug lord unfolds. 'Su Xi, run! Stay alive to clear his name,' they said.

186.40 Million words | 2020-09-13 02:31Update

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The world is not as beautiful as you Fiction
The world is not as beautiful as you

【【Red Sleeve Reading - First Global Writing Contest】】He is her divine nine days, above the fairy jade and beautiful moon, exiled from the world, unparalleled in the world, the prosperity of the moon. She is his beloved heavenly fairy, above the flourishing flowers and bright sun, the divine jade of a beauty born in heaven, captivating the world. She: 'At that moment, when I first saw him, with peach blossoms in full bloom, young and pure, a bright moon and star flames on his forehead, he exudes a dignified and unrestrained beauty. The noble son under the moon, the most unrivaled demon lord. Gu Jue, I feel like I have lost my heart.' He: 'All the prosperity and beauty became illusions the moment she appeared. Fragrant and delicate, with a thousand styles. Hua Yao, the world is not as beautiful as you.' Flourishing flowers and bright moon, Gu Jue, I want to be with you, never leave nor abandon. Under the moon and in front of the flowers, Hua Yao, I want to be with you, day and night.'

38.56 Million words | 2023-02-19 04:59Update

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He brought sunshine in early summer Fiction
He brought sunshine in early summer

There is always someone experiencing different flavors of youth for us, meeting destined people. Remember, not only lovers but also belated family members may be there. A plain and unloved little girl met a big brother who was extremely gentle at the age of eighteen. It seemed as if the world owed her everything and he was there to collect every debt. He brought the blazing sunshine into her life. After this, youth was marked with indelible favoritism. She met someone who made her gentle, so she treated the world kindly. But even gentle people reveal scars at night. She reached the end of her life before turning nineteen. Deception and harm from family members caused her to hide in her room for three years, oblivious to the world. The worsening of depression accompanied her entire youth. Fortunately, the world is still beautiful. Meeting lifelong family members, the person she will love the most in her life.

131.03 Million words | 2021-07-31 22:04Update

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Old Dreams: A Letter to the Life Survived Fiction
Old Dreams: A Letter to the Life Survived

Accountant Ji Ran and novelist Ru Guo have been a couple since high school, sharing a passion for old stories. They have traveled far and wide, collecting numerous touching old tales amidst their interactions with Ji Ran's family. These stories include ones from the Republican era, as well as those set in 20th-century Hong Kong and Taiwan. The daughter of a shipping magnate remains devoted to her poet husband throughout her life, a noblewoman misses the chance to meet her military husband, a young boy from Hong Kong crosses the seas for a Vietnamese girl, a thief in Florence steals the heart of a Chinese girl, a brilliant female writer hides her true feelings from a taciturn editor, and a theater actress falls in love with a charismatic director.

265.63 Million words | 2022-03-18 07:35Update

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Ghost panting Fiction
Ghost panting

Years passed, I unexpectedly went bankrupt and my girlfriend abandoned me. Helpless, I embarked on a path of grave robbing, entering a world filled with strange and eerie experiences. I encountered a beautifully preserved female corpse that had been submerged underwater for centuries, as well as legendary burial sites of immortals. Within the ancient and mysterious tombs of ghosts and deities, half were grave robbers, and the other half... Join the official "Gasping Ghosts" group for more. Also, please support my Sina Weibo account by clicking the link. I kindly ask for your collection and recommendations for my new book.

201.35 Million words | 2023-01-05 01:00Update

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Every day, I just want to hug Prince Yong Zheng tightly. Fiction
Every day, I just want to hug Prince Yong Zheng tightly.

【New Novel "The Spendthrift Noble Consort Kept Tricking Me Again and Again" Has Been Released~】 Transcending into the Qing Dynasty, as a die-hard fan of Yinzhen, Gu Youran was both dumbfounded and pleasantly surprised! Originally a noble lady, she was easily demoted to a concubine by the scheming Yinzhen. Damn it! Things got serious! Her lowly status and lack of support made her an easy target for everyone. Ulanara Zhenniang smiled with hidden knives, Li Jie Noble Consort acted blatantly, Song Noble Lady was ruthless, and there were all sorts of hidden arrows that were hard to guard against... Helpless, she could only cling onto Yinzhen's thigh, acting cute and pretending to be weak, engaging in a battle of wits and courage! Fortunately, she had a thick skin and exceptional acting skills, but it seemed that Yinzhen was even more clever— Yinzhen tilted his finger, "I'm helping you, don't you have any response?" Gu Youran: "...Don't be so straightforward~" [A lighthearted and humorous story of pampering, featuring a consort who wants to avoid trouble and a Yinzhen who insists on pampering her]

167.85 Million words | 2023-01-05 23:08Update

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Axia Fiction
Axia

She was originally a wealthy young lady of modern times, who never experienced any hardships. However, she crossed over to an impoverished family in ancient times. How will she change the lives of herself and her family? ~~~~~~ She said, 'I will never fall in love with anyone in this lifetime.' He said, 'Axia, if I can make you call my name even in your dreams, I would be willing to die...' This book updates at least once a day, with a minimum of xxx words. Seeking pink readers, seeking recommendations! Completed novel: 'Rebirth of a Wealthy Daughter-in-law'. A sister story of Axia, about the story of Axia's past life!

87.88 Million words | 2023-05-29 05:44Update

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Teng Yao Bai Lu Fiction
Teng Yao Bai Lu

She was originally a pure and innocent demon, but was involved in an extremely dangerous battle for succession...

218.86 Million words | 2022-06-16 08:23Update

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The Craziest Waste Youth Fiction
The Craziest Waste Youth

The second young master of the capital's prominent family was exiled to Yongcheng, and Gu Bai became the laughingstock of everyone. Some thought Gu Bai was easy to bully, not realizing that it was not the Gu family who looked down on Gu Bai, but Gu Bai who looked down on this extraordinary prominent family. Regarding updates: Before the book is officially released, due to the need for recommendation rankings, I am currently unable to update frequently. I need to accumulate enough words, so for the time being, there will be two updates. Please understand!

458.18 Million words | 2020-11-23 06:08Update

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Feng Shui Master Fiction
Feng Shui Master

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429.17 Million words | 2022-04-21 13:49Update

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The Haunting Bride: Vengeful Ghost Seeking Lives Fiction
The Haunting Bride: Vengeful Ghost Seeking Lives

The girl had a car accident while trying to save her boyfriend. One soul and one spirit remained in her body, while the other souls drifted outside, leaving her in a vegetative state. Her body was still alive, but her soul became a lonely and wandering ghost. From then on, she encountered various kinds of spirits: pitiful substitutes who died in someone else's place, vengeful ghosts who hanged themselves to become malevolent spirits, horrifying ghosts with fragmented bodies, headless ghosts who terrorized and claimed lives, money-hungry ghosts who lured others into traps, and seductive spirits who...

180.04 Million words | 2021-09-28 18:26Update

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Training Myself in the Past Fiction
Training Myself in the Past

This is a story of training oneself with one's own life. Zhang Lang, burdened with debt, sent a text message to his old phone number, but unexpectedly, he followed that message and traveled back ten years. Even more unexpectedly, he went back in the form of a soul, only able to observe everything that had happened in the past without being able to change anything. However, what Zhang Lang didn't initially know was that every text message he sent would consume his current life. Until... ... ... Reader group: (Full) Reader group: (Full) Reader group: (Is it really that popular?)

10.52 Million words | 2023-02-24 05:13Update

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First love chose me, and it was incredibly sweet. Fiction
First love chose me, and it was incredibly sweet.

[Entry for the "Cloud Rising Chinese Literature Essay Contest"] Three months later, Gu Qingzhang cornered Su Qingying against the door, creating a loud thud: "Under the heavens, there's only you that I've set my sights on. So either you marry me, or I marry you. I'm fine with either!" Su Qingying sneered, "Didn't you say not to even think about anything else?" Gu Qingzhang reached out and slapped himself on the face, calmly explaining, "I enjoy slapping my face. Is that not allowed?" Su Qingying: "..." (The male lead has severe face blindness and constantly slaps himself in front of the female lead, showing excessive favoritism and sweetness.)

38.71 Million words | 2021-07-30 23:14Update

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Rebirth of a King Fiction
Rebirth of a King

When Han Yan died, Liu Che felt a tinge of regret and unease, but as an emperor, being cold-hearted was inevitable. Moreover, with countless beauties in his harem, one day this person would gradually fade from his memory, not leaving a trace behind. However, on the day he died, he realized how laughable that idea was. Despite only spending twenty years together, which should have become a blurred past, in his memories before his death, this person became everything. His splendid rivers and mountains, his great achievements through the ages, his harem and previous dynasty, all paled in comparison to that person's faint smile. Han Yan...

380.58 Million words | 2022-10-08 16:53Update

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Ghostly Song Fiction
Ghostly Song

Blood stains the dreams, accompanied by terror. Under the darkness, shadows of ghosts, are they real or just illusions? The complex web of emotions entangles them, making it hard for them to escape. Strange events follow one after another, leading to unimaginable outcomes that leave one speechless and fearful. Burdened by the ghosts, almost breaking her spine, why do they haunt her, even driving her to despair and contemplate suicide? Thank you all for your support, please bookmark this novel! The best is yet to come. If you, dear readers, think "Ghost Song" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

228.94 Million words | 2020-07-16 11:44Update

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The Wild Doctor of the Bastard Daughter Fiction
The Wild Doctor of the Bastard Daughter

Yan Xiaohui, a female medical student in the 21st century, accidentally crosses over to become the second miss of the Prime Minister's residence who has been abandoned for sixteen years. Just when she finally gets reunited with her family, she expects a life of luxury and privilege, but her father neglects her, her stepmother competes for favor and throws dirty water on her, and even the maidservants and servants try to make her life difficult. On top of that, a cold-faced general constantly pesters her, while the emperor, afflicted with illness, shows her favor. Yan Xiaohui holds her head in her hands and wonders, 'Which of them should I choose as my husband?' A certain man, grinding his teeth, lifts her up and escorts her to marriage...

109.24 Million words | 2021-02-06 20:43Update

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Casual Life in the Online Game Fiction
Casual Life in the Online Game

In the future, forget about slaying monsters and leveling up in online games. Follow me as I tend to my crops, care for the NPCs, and indulge in activities like embroidery and painting. I explore various scenic locations and if someone dares to bully, watch me handle it. NPC: Who dares to bully our little lady? Everyone, grab your weapons, South Lady has been mistreated! The flowers and plants around me keep a close eye on anyone approaching within a ten-mile radius. They'll alert me immediately! Thanks to Fish Baby for creating a QQ group, where we can chat and have fun together. Join us in YY, the group number is: Knock on the door, who is the one with red clothes and white hair~.

119.55 Million words | 2021-09-03 19:19Update

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Stay Away from Each Other, Enemies Fiction
Stay Away from Each Other, Enemies

"Hurry up and get on the bed." "You go to bed... can't we have a bigger bed?" "Bigger? How big do you want it? This bed is more than enough for you to sleep in circles, and you still want it bigger?" "..." I want to be a hundred thousand miles away from you, so that you can't climb over all night...

32.12 Million words | 2022-04-30 08:45Update

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Provoking the Godly Lord: A Basket of Troubles Fiction
Provoking the Godly Lord: A Basket of Troubles

Have you ever thought of becoming an immortal and leveling up by cultivating and battling monsters? Or perhaps navigating through different realms while guarding against theft and poison? Fear not, for I have just the thing you need, my lord! We have a transcendental hermit saint, a snarky and eccentric master, a sneaky and loyal beast under contract, a sly and cunning fox prince, and even a cold-faced palace lord lost along the way. These are the exquisite godly lords you have collected from all corners of the world! Amidst their seeming lightheartedness and sweet pampering lies a tale of longing, deception, and heartbreak. Embark on a journey to learn immortal cultivation, play political games, explore various realms, and search for sacred artifacts while losing your moral compass. But beware, these formerly abstinent gods now demand a balanced diet: they prefer to feast on little fairies! After a sudden rebirth and regaining of memories, you look back at the crowd of beautiful men with a sigh: damn it, they fooled me! In order to get rid of a few of them, I once destroyed my own divine body, but now they have become a group of four! In short, this is a story with more wolves but less meat.

511.16 Million words | 2020-09-15 23:08Update

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