As 2022 wraps up, I thought it would be fun to list out my favorite books, characters, and songs. It proved a nice break from planning the blog’s 2023 schedule.
Not every book and song were released in 2022, although some certainly were. If you think any other category should be included, let me know!
My personal favorite characters in no particular order:
Marcus en Rhwyndor (SR1)
Rogan Cetrin (DECEIVED)
Breac Finson (SR1)
Josephine “Jo” Linnd (unannounced story)
Kaden MacMartyn (unannounced story)
Denton Yindell (IRON)
Redwyn Deathan (IRON)
Jericho (unannounced story)
Favorite books from 2022 in no particular order:
(My reviews are linked in the books’ titles.)
Forgotten Memories by Penny Zeller
Rise of the Fallen by Chuck Black
In Honor’s Defense by Karen Witemeyer
Dragonknight by Donita K. Paul
Love in Disguise by Penny Zeller
A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer
Fault Lines by Voddie Baucham (nonfiction)
Half-blood by Jaye L. Knight
Sir Kendrick and the Castle of Bel Lion by Chuck Black
Favorite winter/Christmas books from 2022:
Shattered Reflection by yours truly. 😉
Love’s New Beginnings by Penny Zeller
Remembered by Vanessa Hall
A Perfectly Imperfect Christmas by Katja Labonte
Seven favorite songs from 2022 in no particular order:
Unplanned by Matthew West.
This is a profound prolife song that reminds the listener no child is an accident and is carefully crafted by the Designer. “‘Cause I don’t believe in accidents; miracles they don’t just happen by chance.”
Godless America by About a Mile
This song hits the nail on the head as it touches on a strong prolife message, the wordliness of today’s post-modern churches, and how absurd and vile the “sexual revolution” is. Seriously. Listen to this song.
“Guess survival of the fittest means that babies die, as if a little murder’s gonna burden your life.”
Valley of Death by Skillet
This song echoes Psalm 23. In a world of hopelessness, God is still in control. “Now that I walk through the valley of death, You’re the light to guide me when I’m lost and can’t see.”
King of Kings by Newsboys
This song is amazing. Theologically rich, it covers from Christ’s birth to His resurrection. It’s also new, having released just a few months ago. While I don’t normally like or even laud modern “worship” songs, this one is incredible. The fact that Bart Millard and Michael Tait sing it makes it all the better.
Bonus Point: It can double as a Christmas song.
“Praise the Father, praise the Son, Praise the Holy Spirit, three in one.”
Holding on to You by Carrollton
A good song to listen to during hard times, it reminds us that the end of our rope is not the end of us . Carrolton is an underappreciated band. “When I can’t catch my breath and there’s nothing left to hold on to, I’m holding on to You.”
All In by Matthew West
This song is my theme song for writing. It reminds the listener to approach our calling/life without fear because He is in control. My favorite part is the bridge: “All to You, Jesus, I freely give.”
Your Praise Goes On by Crowder
Technically this is a Christmas song, but I believe it is applicable to every month in the year. I discovered it two weeks ago. “To the ends of the earth let it ring out…Glory to God in the highest.”
What were your 2022 favorites? Have you read any of the books or heard any of the songs on this list? Let me know!
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