The year 2022 has come to an end and Amazon has announced the best selling books of the year, there’s a lot that can help in your professional day to day life. Amazon’s bestseller list has been updated and includes bestselling books in various categories, such as fiction, non-fiction, children’s and young adult literature, among others. We also separate some categories for you to see the top 3 of each one.
Amazon’s Top 10 Best Sellers in 2022
10. Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Link to buy the book | Robert T. Kiyosaki | finance
“Rich Dad Poor Dad” is a book by Robert Kiyosaki that focuses on teaching the financial lessons he has learned throughout his life. In the book, Kiyosaki compares and contrasts his experience growing up with a rich dad and a poor dad, and explains how each one’s attitudes and financial choices affected their lives differently. The book also explores the concept of “wealth” and how people can build their own wealth through smart investments and financial planning. In addition, the book offers tips and strategies to help people improve their finances and reach their financial goals.
9. Women who run with the wolves
Link to buy the book | Clarissa Pinkola Estés | Social Sciences
“Women Who Run With The Wolves” is a book written by Clarissa Pinkola Estés that focuses on exploring female wisdom and strength. The book is based on women’s mythology and history, and features tales, legends and fables of strong and courageous women from different cultures around the world. Estés argues that women have an instinctive wisdom and sense of purpose that is sometimes repressed by patriarchal culture, and that it is important to rediscover this wisdom in order to achieve fulfillment and personal fulfillment. The book is considered an inspiring and enriching read for women of all ages and is widely considered a classic of feminist literature.
8. 12 rules for life
Link to buy the book | Jordan B. Peterson | Personal growth
“12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos” is a book written by Jordan B. Peterson that focuses on teaching strategies for achieving a more meaningful and balanced life. The book presents 12 fundamental rules for life, such as “take responsibility for your actions” and “guard your heart”, and explores the role of these rules in achieving personal goals and creating a sense of purpose and meaning in life. . In addition to the rules, the book also includes stories and examples of people who followed these rules and achieved success and fulfillment in their lives.
7. Verity
Link to buy the book | Colleen Hoover | Thriller
Verity Crawford is the bestselling author behind a successful series. She is at the peak of her career, acclaimed by critics and the public, however, a sudden and terrible accident ends up interrupting her activities, leaving her unable to complete the story… And it is in this complex circumstance that Lowen Ashleigh appears, a writer on the verge of bankruptcy invited to write, under a pseudonym, the remaining three books of the already consolidated series. So that he can better understand Verity’s creative process in relation to the published books, and also try to discover her possible plans for the next ones, Lowen decides to spend a few days at the Crawford house, immersed in Verity’s chaotic office – and, there, he finds a kind of autobiography where the writer narrates the facts that happened from the day she met Jeremy, her husband, until the moments immediately before his accident – including her perspective on the tragedies that occurred to the couple’s daughters.
6. Smarter than the devil
Link to buy the book | Napoleon Hill | Politics and Economic Development
“Smarter than the Devil” is a book written by Napoleon Hill that focuses on teaching the lessons that Hill learned throughout his career as a business and motivational consultant. The book explores the concept of “success” and presents strategies and tips to help people achieve their personal and professional goals. Hill argues that success is the result of a set of skills that can be learned and practiced, and that it is possible to achieve success in any area of life by following certain rules and techniques. In addition, the book includes inspiring stories of people who achieved success following Hill’s teachings.
5. The girl from the lake
Link to buy the book | Charlie Donlea | Science fiction
Summit Lake, a small town between mountains, is that kind of place, bucolic and charming homes set on the edge of a long stretch of pristine water. Two weeks ago, law student Becca Eckersley was brutally murdered in one of these homes. The daughter of a powerful lawyer, Becca was in the prime of her life. Instinctively drawn to the news, reporter Kelsey Castle heads to town to investigate the case.
4. All your imperfections
Link to buy the book | Colleen Hoover | Fiction
An unforgettable story from drama queen Colleen Hoover, All Your (Im)Perfections is about a troubled marriage and a forgotten promise that might just be able to save it.
3. Evelyn Hugo’s Seven Husbands
Link to buy the book | Taylor Jenkins Reid | Fiction
“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” is a novel written by Taylor Jenkins Reid that follows the life story of famous Hollywood actress Evelyn Hugo. When a young journalist is chosen to write Hugo’s biography, she reveals his secret life and tells the story of her seven husbands, each with their own personality and secrets. As the journalist delves deeper into Hugo’s life, she begins to discover surprising truths about the actress and herself. The book is considered an emotional and well-written drama that explores themes such as love, ambition and family secrets.
2. The richest man in Babylon
Link to buy the book | George S Clason | Self help
“The Richest Man in Babylon” is a book written by George S. Clason that focuses on teaching lessons about personal finance in an accessible and easy to understand way. The book features a series of parables set in the ancient city of Babylon and follows the characters as they learn valuable lessons on how to manage their finances, invest wisely and achieve financial independence. The book is widely considered a classic of personal finance literature and is recommended for those looking to improve their finances and achieve their financial goals.
1. This is how it ends
Link to buy the book | Colleen Hoover | Romance
In This Is How It Ends, Colleen Hoover introduces us to Lily, a young woman who moved from a small town in Maine to Boston, graduated in marketing and opened her own flower shop. And it is on one of Boston’s terraces that she meets Ryle, a confident, stubborn and maybe even a little arrogant neurosurgeon, with a great aversion to relationships, but who is very attracted to her.
Top 3 by category
Romance:
- This is how it ends
- All your (im)perfections
- verity
Literature & Fiction
- Evelyn Hugo’s Seven Husbands
- the girl from the lake
- Animal Farm: A Fairy Tale
Self help
- Smarter than the Devil
- Women who run with the wolves
- 12 rules for life
Creativity
- who thinks gets rich
- Steal like an artist: 10 tips on creativity
- How to Get Out of the Comfort Zone
What is the reading average in Brazil and in the world?
According to data from Instituto Pró-Livro, in 2018, the average reading of books in Brazil was 3.5 books per person per year. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the average reading of books in the world is about six books per person per year. However, it is important to remember that these numbers can vary widely by country and region, and can be influenced by factors such as the availability of books, access to reading and the reading habits of the population.
