Sure. 'Schindler's List' by Thomas Keneally is an important one. It's based on the true story of Oskar Schindler saving Jews during the Holocaust. 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' by Rebecca Skloot is also a top pick. It tells the story of Henrietta Lacks whose cells were used for medical research without her knowledge. And 'Hidden Figures' by Margot Lee Shetterly is about the African - American women who worked at NASA and made important contributions.
Well, 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a well - known book based on a true crime. It's a very detailed and chilling account. 'The Glass Castle' by Jeannette Walls is another. It's about her difficult childhood growing up with her dysfunctional family. And 'Just Mercy' by Bryan Stevenson is a book that tells the story of his work as a lawyer fighting for justice for the wrongly condemned, which is based on real events.
Well, 'Schindler's List' by Thomas Keneally is on the list. It's based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, who saved many Jews during World War II. 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' by Rebecca Skloot is also a great one. It tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were used for medical research without her knowledge. 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a classic true - crime book that reconstructs the murders of a Kansas family.
Sure. 'The Kite Runner' is a great one. It shows the history and culture of Afghanistan. Another is 'Wolf Hall' which is about Tudor England. And 'The Other Boleyn Girl' that also focuses on the Tudor period.
Sure. 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger is often considered one. It follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a disillusioned teenager. 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell is also great. It uses animals on a farm to represent different social classes and political systems. And 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, which shows a future society where people are conditioned from birth.
Sure. 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells is a classic. Then there's 'A Canticle for Leibowitz' by Walter M. Miller Jr. 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' by Philip K. Dick is also a top - tier one. It inspired the movie 'Blade Runner'.
Sure. 'There There' by Tommy Orange is one. It's a multi - voiced novel that gives a powerful look at urban Native American life. It weaves together different stories of Native Americans in Oakland, California, showing their diverse experiences and the common threads that bind them.
A great 2019 fiction book is 'The Dutch House' by Ann Patchett. This novel tells the story of a brother and sister and their relationship with a house that has a significant impact on their lives. It's a story about family, love, loss, and the memories associated with a place. The characters are well - developed, and the narrative is engaging as it unfolds over time.
Sure. 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' is a great one. It's about Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were used in medical research without her knowledge. 'A Long Way Gone' by Ishmael Beah is also on the list. Beah was a child soldier in Sierra Leone and his book tells his story of survival and redemption. Then there's 'The Glass Castle' by Jeannette Walls, which is a memoir about her chaotic and impoverished childhood with her dysfunctional family.
I'm not sure exactly which books were in the '2017 top ten fiction books' without further research. However, some popular fiction books around that time could include 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It's a powerful novel that uses a fantastical element of an actual underground railroad to explore themes of slavery and freedom in America.
Sure. 'The Girl on the Train' was a top 2015 fiction book. It was a bestseller mainly due to its suspenseful plot. Then there was 'All the Light We Cannot See' which was critically acclaimed for its historical setting and lyrical writing. Also, 'A Little Life' was very well - received for its exploration of human relationships and hardships.
Well, in my view, 'The Hobbit' might be in the top ten. It's a great adventure story with interesting characters like Bilbo Baggins. 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' is also a fascinating novel about beauty, youth and morality. And 'Heart of Darkness' which is a complex exploration of imperialism and the human psyche.