The Secret History by Donna Tartt may not be a typical romantic novel but has a strong undercurrent of love and passion among the characters. Rules of Civility by Amor Towles has a subtle and beautiful love story set in the 1930s New York. And The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin has a heart - warming love story intertwined with the love of books and a small - town community.
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell is a charming romantic novel. It's about a guy who reads people's emails and falls in love with one of the women through her messages. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes is also quite moving. It tells the story of a young woman who becomes a caregiver for a paralyzed man and their relationship that develops. The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George also has a beautiful, slow - burning love story.
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', 'He knew that when he kissed this girl, and forever wed his unutterable visions to her perishable breath, his mind would never romp again like the mind of God. So he waited, listening for a moment longer to the tuning - fork that had been struck upon a star. Then he kissed her. At his lips' touch she blossomed for him like a flower and the incarnation was complete.' This passage is filled with a sense of the sublime and the ineffable in love, with Gatsby's idealized view of Daisy coming to a moment of fruition in this kiss.
Some best lesser known novels include 'The House on Mango Street' by Sandra Cisneros. This novel is a series of vignettes that beautifully portray the life of a Latina girl in a poor neighborhood. 'The Remains of the Day' by Kazuo Ishiguro is also remarkable. It's about a butler reflecting on his life and lost opportunities. Then there's 'A Confederacy of Dunces' by John Kennedy Toole. It features a unique and hilarious main character, Ignatius J. Reilly, and offers a vivid look at New Orleans.
Well, 'The Centurion's Daughter' is one. It's a story about a young girl in a Rome - like world with a touch of magic. It focuses on her journey to find her place in a society filled with political intrigue and ancient powers.
Many lesser known fantasy novels offer fresh perspectives. They may introduce new species or races not often seen. For instance, some might have unique creatures that are a blend of different mythologies. Their world - building can be very detailed yet not as widely known, like in 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' with its complex magical England. Also, the pacing can be different. Some might have a slower build - up that allows for deeper exploration of the characters and their surroundings, rather than the fast - paced action often found in more mainstream fantasy novels.
One lesser known Stephen King novel is 'The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon'. It tells the story of a young girl lost in the woods and her psychological journey while relying on the thought of baseball player Tom Gordon for strength.
Some lesser known horror novels often have unique settings. For example, they might be set in remote, desolate places like abandoned asylums or old lighthouses. They also tend to play with different types of horror elements. Instead of just the typical ghosts or vampires, they could feature things like malevolent plants or cursed objects. Their characters are usually complex, not just simple victims. They might have their own secrets or motives that add to the overall horror of the story.
One lesser known fantasy novel is 'The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker. It weaves a story of a golem and a jinni in 19th - century New York. Another is 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik. It features a young woman who is taken away by a wizard to live in his tower. And 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss is also great, following the life of Kvothe, a gifted young man with a mysterious past.
Sure. 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi is a great one. It's a memoir in graphic novel form that tells about her life in Iran during a complex political period. Another is 'Blankets' by Craig Thompson, which is a semi - autobiographical story exploring love, faith, and family. And 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman, though it has gained more recognition over time, is still relatively lesser - known to some and it's a profound exploration of the Holocaust through an interesting animal - as - character representation.
One lesser known horror novel is 'The House Next Door' by Anne Rivers Siddons. It tells a disturbing story about a haunted house. Another is 'The Elementals' by Michael McDowell. It has a really eerie atmosphere set in an old beach house. And 'Lost Souls' by Poppy Z. Brite is also great. It has a unique take on vampires and the horror that surrounds them.
Well, 'The Diviners' by Libba Bray is a great lesser - known YA novel. It's set in the 1920s and has elements of mystery, the supernatural, and great character development. Then there's 'The Near Witch' by Victoria Schwab. It's a dark fairy - tale - like story with a spooky atmosphere. And 'I'll Give You the Sun' by Jandy Nelson is also very good. It tells a moving story about family, love, and art.