Best of 2022

From edge-of-your-seat murder mysteries to self-improvement through music, these are our editors' (and listeners'!) favorite new podcasts of the year.

These breakout debuts are proof that the future of storytelling is remarkably bright!

Get lost in the story and discover this year’s best fiction.

From ruminations on addiction and recovery to genre-bending blends of biography and cultural criticism, these are 2022's best memoirs.

More than shocking and chilling, our picks for the best true crime listens of 2022 will keep you riveted and leave you thinking.

The best of the best in the most competitive, immersive, and important year of children's literature.

2022's top fantasies transported us to other worlds and realms through the power of voice.

Filled with intriguing findings and mind-expanding insights, these 12 outstanding listens prove how utterly fascinating nonfiction can be.

These YA listens enamored us editors (from Gen Z to Gen X!) with their heart and dynamic storytelling.

Inspiring, fascinating, intimate—these are just a few words to describe the best history listens of 2022.

Twists, turns, and the darker side of storytelling.

This year's comedy got down to the core of what it means to be human.