As an avid reader, discovering new authors is always an exciting experience. In 2022, I had the pleasure of coming across some incredibly talented writers whose works captivated me and left a lasting impression. Without further ado, here is a list of the top ten new-to-me authors I discovered in 2022.

1. Emily St. John Mandel – Known for her unique storytelling and intricate character development, Mandel’s novels, such as “Station Eleven” and “The Glass Hotel,” explore themes of survival, resilience, and human connection in a post-apocalyptic world.

2. Silvia Moreno-Garcia – Moreno-Garcia’s blend of historical fiction, fantasy, and horror in novels like “Mexican Gothic” and “The Beautiful Ones” is both captivating and thought-provoking, showcasing her versatility as a writer.

3. N.K. Jemisin – Jemisin’s groundbreaking “Broken Earth” trilogy, which includes “The Fifth Season,” “The Obelisk Gate,” and “The Stone Sky,” challenges traditional genre conventions and offers a fresh perspective on issues of power, oppression, and prejudice.

4. Tamsyn Muir – Muir’s “Locked Tomb” trilogy, starting with “Gideon the Ninth,” is a masterful mix of dark fantasy, science fiction, and humor, featuring memorable characters and a gripping plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

5. Kazuo Ishiguro – With his Nobel Prize-winning novels like “Never Let Me Go” and “The Remains of the Day,” Ishiguro explores themes of memory, identity, and human relationships with depth and emotional resonance.

6. R.F. Kuang – Kuang’s “Poppy War” trilogy, beginning with the eponymous first book, is a gripping and ambitious mix of historical fiction and fantasy that delves into complex characters, moral dilemmas, and the consequences of war.

7. Yaa Gyasi – Gyasi’s debut novel, “Homegoing,” is a sweeping saga that spans generations and continents, exploring the legacy of slavery, colonialism, and the interconnectedness of lives across time and space.

8. Amal El-Mohtar – El-Mohtar’s lyrical and evocative prose in works like “This Is How You Lose the Time War” and “Honey and Smoke” showcases her talent for blending genres and exploring themes of love, loss, and longing.

9. Klara and the Sun – Klara and the Sun is a 2021 book that tells the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with exceptional observational abilities who becomes entangled in a web of human emotions and desires.

10. Samantha Shannon – Shannon’s “The Priory of the Orange Tree” is a sweeping fantasy epic that defies genre conventions and offers a fresh take on dragons, magic, and political intrigue in a richly imagined world.

Overall, 2022 was a year of exciting literary discoveries for me, thanks to the incredible works of these ten talented authors. Each of them brought something unique and valuable to the table, enriching my reading experience and inspiring me to seek out more new voices and perspectives in the world of literature. I can’t wait to see what other gems I’ll uncover in the coming year.