There were several great fiction books that summer. 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides was a hit, with its twisty plot and engaging characters.
For me, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens stood out. It had beautiful prose and a compelling story. Also, 'The Nickel Boys' by Colson Whitehead received a lot of praise for its powerful social commentary.
I think 'The Great Believers' by Rebecca Makkai is worth mentioning. It weaves together two timelines, one in the 1980s during the AIDS epidemic in Chicago and another in the present day. It's a poignant exploration of love, loss, friendship, and the impact of a major health crisis on a community.
One of the best summer books of 2022 fiction could be 'The Lincoln Highway' by Amor Towles. It's a story filled with adventure and memorable characters that makes for a great summer read as you can get lost in the journey across America.
Another good book from 2017 fiction for summer reading is 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward. It's a powerful exploration of family, race, and the South. The characters are vividly drawn, and the story is both heart - wrenching and full of hope.
Another great one was 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi. This novel tells the story of two half - sisters in Ghana and follows their descendants through generations. It gives a rich view of African - American history and is beautifully written, making it a great choice for summer reading in 2016 fiction.
One great option is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It's set during World War II and tells the story of two sisters in France. Another is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon, which combines historical events with a touch of time - travel and romance. Also, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, though set in a specific time in the American South, is a classic historical fiction that can be great for summer reading.
Summer 2019 had several must-read fiction books like 'The Dutch House' by Ann Patchett and 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood. 'The Dutch House' offered a poignant family drama, and 'The Testaments' was a highly anticipated sequel.
Well, 'Exit West' by Mohsin Hamid is a great pick. It's a unique love story set against the backdrop of a world in turmoil. The writing is beautiful and the concept of doors that can take people to different places is really interesting, making it a good read for summer when you might be looking for something different.
I think 'The Idiot' by Elif Batuman is a good one. It's a coming - of - age story that's both funny and thought - provoking. It follows the life of a young woman in college and her various experiences and relationships.
One of the best - selling summer historical fiction books is 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett. It's set in the 1960s in Mississippi and tells the story of African - American maids and their relationships with their white employers. 'The Girl with the Pearl Earring' by Tracy Chevalier is also popular. It's based on the painting of the same name and imagines the story behind the girl in the painting in 17th - century Holland. 'Water for Elephants' is another best - seller, set in a traveling circus during the Great Depression.
I think 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous' is a bit of a hidden gem in the 'Best Summer Books 2019 Fiction' category. The prose is lyrical and it tells a very personal and moving story about identity, family, and love. It's not as well - known as some of the others but it's definitely worth reading.