Definitely. 'We Were Liars' by E. Lockhart is a good contemporary fiction choice. It has a plot full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end. 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead is a powerful novel that reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad. It explores slavery and the quest for freedom. 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins is a popular thriller that is set on a train journey and involves a mystery of a missing woman.
Yes. 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah is an outstanding contemporary fiction book. It tells the story of two sisters in Nazi - occupied France during World War II, showing their strength and resilience. 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It's about a marriage gone wrong and the mystery that unfolds. 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt is a long but rewarding read that follows a young man's journey after a tragic event.
Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a great one. It shows the Jazz Age, with themes of love, wealth and the American Dream. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, which tackles racism and moral growth in a small southern town. Also, '1984' by George Orwell is a classic contemporary (for its time) fiction that warns about totalitarianism.
Sure. 'Milkman' is a notable one. It's a complex and intense exploration of a young woman's life in a time of political unrest. The prose is dense but rewarding.
I would recommend 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl. It's a fun and engaging book with a strong - willed young girl as the main character. The story is full of magic and adventure, which is perfect for beginners. Another book from the list could be 'Bridge to Terabithia' by Katherine Paterson. It's a story about friendship and imagination that is written in a way that's easy to follow and very touching.
One great book is 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas. It deals with important issues like racism and police brutality in a very real and engaging way. The main character, Starr, witnesses the shooting of her unarmed friend by a police officer and has to find her voice to speak out.
Well, 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons is a great contemporary science fiction book. It tells the story of a group of pilgrims on a journey to a mysterious place. 'Altered Carbon' by Richard K. Morgan is another. It's set in a world where consciousness can be transferred between bodies. And 'Station Eleven' by Emily St. John Mandel is also good. It shows a post - apocalyptic world where a traveling Shakespearean troupe tries to keep art alive.
Sure. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is a great one. It tells the story of two teenagers with cancer and their love story. Another is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth, set in a dystopian world where people are divided into factions based on their virtues.
Sure. 'Where the Crawdads Sing' is a great one. It's a coming - of - age story set in the marshes of North Carolina. The story follows Kya, an outcast who has to fend for herself. Another is 'The Nightingale' which tells the story of two sisters in Nazi - occupied France during World War II, showing their courage and the power of sisterhood. And 'Little Fires Everywhere' is also popular. It explores themes of motherhood, identity, and the secrets that can tear a community apart.
Another is 'Educated' by Tara Westover. It's a memoir that reads like contemporary realistic fiction. It tells the story of her journey from a strict, isolated upbringing in a survivalist family to getting an education and finding herself in the wider world. It shows how one can overcome huge obstacles in life.
'Because of Winn - Dixie' is also wonderful. It's about a young girl who befriends a dog, Winn - Dixie, and through their adventures, she makes new friends and deals with her own past. The characters are very vivid and the story is heartwarming.
For beginners, 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho is a great choice. It's a simple yet profound story about a young shepherd's journey to find his personal legend. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is also very accessible. It's a love story between two teenagers with cancer that is both heart - breaking and heart - warming. And 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell, which uses animals on a farm to tell a political allegory in an easy - to - understand way.