Antonia~ books I am looking forward to in 2022
The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson (6th January 2022)
One of my favourite reads from 2021 was the Jigsaw Man, which is being released in January in paperback. This story follows DI Henley as she works to catch a serial killer who is leaving bodies on the banks of the Thames in a similar pattern to the notorious Jigsaw Killer, Olivier, who is currently serving time in prison. As she races to find the killer the big question looming is will she find the killer or will Olivier find him first… This book is an exciting page turner and one I highly recommend if you are looking for your next crime fix. I was so engrossed in this story that I asked Matheson if she would ever write the prequel story of Olivier as I did not want this tale to end.
The Whole Vegetable by Sophie Gordon (6th January 2022)
At the start of the year I always look to get a new cookbook. This cook book caught my eye as Gordon provides recipes throughout the seasons and has the focus of ensuring nothing goes to waste (something I am always looking to improve) embracing often discarded elements such as leaves, stalks, flowers etc. I am not a vegan but I do enjoy vegetable based cuisine so I am hoping to try a few of the 130 plant-friendly recipes inside.
Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World by Simon Winchester (20th January 2022)
Last year I read ‘Common Ground’ by Naomi Ishiguro and it opened me up to think about this notion of who owns land beneath our feat. So, when I heard about ‘Land’ I was instantly drawn. Studying land from around the world Winchester has explored what the ownership of land means for the people who live on it. Researching the history of land around the world: who mapped it, owned it, stole it, cared for it, fought for it and gave it back, I knew this book is one to look forward to in 2022.
Otherlands by Thomas Halliday (1st February 2022)
I am always on the hunt for new and exciting history texts and whilst I was researching new books Halliday’s ‘Otherlands’ caught my eye. Journeying back in time to see Earth how it used to be, Halliday immerses us into the ancient landscapes covering 500 million years of worlds. If you enjoy learning about the history of the natural world then this is the book for you. I cannot wait to add this book to my bookcase in the new year.
Companion Piece The follow-up to the Seasonal Quartet by Ali Smith (7th April 2022)
This new book is a celebration of companionship in all its timeless and contemporary, legendary and unpindownable, spellbinding and shapeshifting forms . . . Following the success of Smith’s seasonal cycle of novels, this work focuses on the times we are currently living through. I am very excited for this books release as Smith’s work is always thought provoking and absorbing.
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart (14th April 2022)
As a fan of Shuggie Bain I was overjoyed when Douglas Stuart announced his new book Young Mungo. This story follows the love of two young men who are from two very different worlds… Mungo is a Protestant and James is a Catholic, sworn enemies in society. Exploring the lives of these working-class men this story reveals the meaning of masculinity, the push and pull of family, the violence that so many queer people have faced, and the dangers of loving someone too much.
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