Can you recommend some top reads from 2017 fiction?
Well, 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee was also a top read. It's a multi - generational family saga that follows a Korean family over the years, starting from early 20th - century Korea and moving through Japan. It explores themes of identity, discrimination, and the power of family in a very engaging way.
Another great one was 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward. This book delves into the lives of a poor Mississippi family, dealing with issues like racism, poverty, and family bonds. Ward's writing is so vivid that you can really feel the pain and hope of the characters.
Can you recommend some top reads from 2014 fiction?
Sure. 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion is a great one. It's a humorous and heartwarming story about a genetics professor who embarks on a project to find the perfect wife. It's a unique take on relationships and self - discovery.
Can you recommend some top reads from 2020 fiction?
Definitely. 'The Mirror & the Light' by Hilary Mantel was a top read in 2020. It's the final part of her trilogy about Thomas Cromwell. The book is a detailed and engaging look at Tudor England. Another good one was 'Rodham' by Curtis Sittenfeld. It's a fictional take on what might have happened if Hillary Clinton hadn't married Bill Clinton.
Can you name some of the top reads from 2015 fiction?
Sure. 'The Girl on the Train' is one. It had a really interesting narrative structure that added to the mystery. Then there was 'Go Set a Watchman', which brought back the world of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' but with a different perspective.
Can you recommend some of the top reads in 2018 fiction?
'There There' by Tommy Orange is also worth mentioning. It's a multi - voiced novel that tells the stories of Native Americans living in Oakland. It's a powerful exploration of identity, history, and the modern Native American experience, with a unique narrative structure.
Can you recommend some of the top reads in 2020 fiction?
Another great one was 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell. This book is about Shakespeare's son Hamnet and is a beautifully crafted historical fiction that gives an intimate look at family life during that time.
Can you recommend some top good reads in fiction?
Sure. '1984' by George Orwell is a must - read. It presents a dystopian future where the government has extreme control over the people. It makes you think about privacy, freedom, and the power of the state.
Can you recommend some fiction from Must Reads 2018 Fiction?
Sure. 'Educated' by Tara Westover is one. It's a memoir that reads like a gripping novel, about her journey from a strict, isolated upbringing in rural Idaho to getting an education at Cambridge. Another is 'The Great Believers' by Rebecca Makkai. It weaves together two timelines, one in 1980s Chicago during the AIDS epidemic and the other in present - day Paris, exploring themes of love, loss, and art. And 'Washington Black' by Esi Edugyan is also great. It follows the story of an enslaved boy who escapes and has adventures across the world.
Can you recommend some must reads from 2015 fiction?
Sure. 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins is a great read. It was extremely popular in 2015. It's a psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat with its twists and turns.
Can you recommend some of the best reads from 2015 fiction?
Sure. 'Fates and Furies' by Lauren Groff is a great choice. It tells the story of a marriage from two different perspectives - the husband's 'fates' and the wife's 'furies'.
Can you recommend some from '2017 best reads fiction'?
Sure. 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman. It's a really interesting take on gender roles, imagining a world where women have a special power. It's both thrilling and makes you think deeply about power dynamics in society.