History

The Ten Best History Books of 2022

Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and illuminate how the nation ended up where it is today

Science

The Ten Best Science Books of 2022

From a detective story on the origins of Covid-19 to a narrative that imagines a fateful day for dinosaurs, these works affected us the most this year

Arts & Culture

The Ten Best Books About Food of 2022

From cookbooks to memoirs to food history, these ten titles will fill you up

Arts & Culture

The Ten Best Photography Books of 2022

Our favorite titles this year invite viewers to worlds outside their own

At the Smithsonian

Smithsonian Scholars Pick Their Favorite Books of 2022

This wide-ranging list offers context for our rapidly changing world

Travel

The Ten Best Books About Travel of 2022

After two years of limited travel opportunities, we’re ready to explore the world once more

Arts & Culture

The Ten Best Children's Books of 2022

This year’s top titles include a fairy-tale remake, a clever counting book and a survey of architectural wonders the world over