You should check out 'The Bear and the Nightingale'. It's a book that brings Russian folklore to life in a very engaging way. And if you like Sarah J. Maas's work, 'Tower of Dawn' is a must - read. It gives more backstory and development to the overall story of the Throne of Glass series.
Sure. 'Milkman' by Anna Burns is a great 2018 fiction book. It's set during the Troubles in Northern Ireland and is told from the perspective of an unnamed protagonist. The prose is unique and the story is full of mystery and social commentary.
You should check out 'The Mars Room' by Rachel Kushner. It's about a woman in prison and gives a really in - depth look at the prison system and the lives of those incarcerated. Also, 'The Overstory' by Richard Powers is excellent. It's centered around trees and the people who are connected to them in various ways, with a very environmentalist and philosophical bent.
Sure. 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead is a great 2017 fiction book. It reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad underground, and it's a harrowing and important story about slavery and escape. Another is 'Little Fires Everywhere' by Celeste Ng, which is a page - turner about family secrets and the complex relationships in a small town.
Sure. 'The Power' is a great 2017 fiction book. It has an interesting concept of women having a special power which changes society in many ways.
You can check out 'The Covenant of Water'. It has a long - spanning narrative that touches on many aspects of human experience. And 'Demon Copperhead' is also worth reading. It gives a fresh take on a classic story, with great character development and a vivid setting.
Sure. 'Children of Blood and Bone' is a must - read. It has a great plot and characters. The world it creates is both beautiful and dangerous.
I'd also suggest 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. While not strictly a traditional kidnapping story, it has elements of a woman's disappearance that feels like a kidnapping - like mystery. It has a great unreliable narrator which adds to the intrigue.
Sure. 'The Sufis' by Idries Shah is a great choice. It delves deep into Sufi ideas and stories which are an important part of Islamic culture. Another is 'Lights of the World: A Thousand Years of Muslim Science and Invention' which, while not strictly a pure fiction book, has fictional elements in presenting the great Islamic scientific and cultural achievements in a very engaging way.
Sure. 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens has some elements of Appalachian - like setting and rural life. It's a very popular book. Also, 'The River' by Peter Heller is set in a wilderness that could be considered Appalachian - like. It's an exciting adventure story. Another one is 'The Secret Life of Bees' by Sue Monk Kidd, which has a southern charm similar to Appalachian stories.
Sure. 'The Call of the Wild' is a must - read. It's about Buck's journey in the wild and how he adapts to the harsh wilderness. Another good one is 'Hatchet'. The boy in it has to face many challenges like finding food and shelter in the wilderness all by himself. And 'My Side of the Mountain' gives a great account of living independently in the mountains.