Another great one is 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo. It has a captivating plot filled with a diverse group of characters on a high - stakes heist adventure in a vividly imagined world. The character development and the complex relationships between the characters make it a must - read.
'Anxious People' by Fredrik Backman is quite good. It has a unique plot where a failed bank robber holds a group of people hostage during an apartment viewing. It's a story full of humor, humanity, and unexpected twists.
Sure. 'Educated' is a great recent novel. It's a memoir - like novel that details the author's journey from growing up in a strict and somewhat isolated family in rural Idaho to getting an education and breaking free from the constraints of her upbringing. It's inspiring.
Many of the best recent YA novels often have strong and relatable characters. For example, in 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han, Lara Jean is a character that many young girls can identify with as she navigates love and growing up.
Sure. 'Daisy Jones & The Six' is a great 2019 YA novel. It's written in an interview - style format and tells the story of a fictional rock band in the 70s. It's really engaging and gives you a feel for the music scene of that era. Another is 'A Curse So Dark and Lonely' which is a Beauty and the Beast - inspired story with a strong female lead and an interesting take on the classic fairy tale.
One of the best from 2020 is 'Legendborn' by Tracy Deonn. This book takes Arthurian legend and gives it a modern, diverse twist. It's about a girl who discovers a secret society at her university that's based on the legend of King Arthur. There are magic, mystery, and great character development throughout the story.
Sure. 'Where the Crawdads Sing' is a great recent paperback novel. It has a beautiful story set in the marshlands, following the life of a young girl. Another one is 'The Midnight Library' which takes readers on a journey through different lives in a magical library.
'Beach Read' is also a great recent romantic novel. It's about two writers who have very different writing styles. They challenge each other and, of course, fall in love during their time together at the beach. It has a perfect blend of humor and heartfelt moments.
Sure. 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens is a great recent western novel. It has a beautiful story set in the marshes of North Carolina. The main character Kya's journey of growing up alone in the wild and the mystery surrounding a death in the town makes it a really engaging read.
One of the best recent detective novels is 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides. It has a great plot full of twists and turns. The story revolves around a woman who stops speaking after murdering her husband, and a psychotherapist is determined to find out why.
Sure. 'Normal People' by Sally Rooney is a great recent English novel. It tells a complex and nuanced story of the relationship between two young people. Another one is 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood. It's a powerful sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale'.