At the end of 2022, Rahva Raamat turned 110 years old, and announced the launch of a new annual book award - Aasta Raamat! This is how they acknowledge works and select the best books of the year. To find the best, they put together a broad-based jury from the Estonian literary and media scene. In addition to the jury's selection, the favourite among Estonian readers was revealed in the - People's Favourite category.
Best fiction book by an Estonian author: "The Lost Tribe" by Mehis Heinsaar
Best translated fiction book: "The Book of Restlessness" Fernando Pessoa (Leenu Nigu)
Best non-fiction book by an Estonian author: "Lembit Ulfsak" Eero Epner
The best translated non-fiction book: "Travel impressions of the old Baltic countries" Seppo Zetterberg (translator Sirje Olesk)
Best youth book by an Estonian author: "The thin ghost stories of Tallinn's old town" Jaak Juske
Best translated children's book: "The Guest of the Little Mouse" by Riikka Jäntti (translator Dea Oidekivi)
People's Favourite: "SAUNA". History, culture, health, construction" Urmas Hõbepappel, Liisa Hõbepappel, Silja Nellis, Siim Nellis