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.
Well, 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte is among the top ten. It's a passionate and tragic love story set on the moors. 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde is another. It explores the idea of beauty, corruption, and the consequences of a hedonistic lifestyle. 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes is a classic that tells the adventures of a deluded knight and his sidekick Sancho Panza.
Some more in the top ten could be 'Ulysses' by James Joyce. It's a complex and experimental novel that follows a day in the life of Leopold Bloom. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens, which is set during the French Revolution and shows the contrast between London and Paris. And 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien, a prequel to 'The Lord of the Rings' that tells the story of Bilbo Baggins' adventure.
Sure. 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes is a classic that is often in the top. It's about a man who goes on chivalrous adventures in a world that doesn't quite match his ideals. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is also a huge one. It delves into the lives of several Russian families during the Napoleonic Wars, exploring themes of love, war, and society. And 'The Odyssey' is a great ancient Greek epic that tells of Odysseus' long journey home.
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. '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.
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.
Sure. 'The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 ¾' by Sue Townsend is really good. It's about a teenage boy's life full of self - important thoughts and comical family situations. Another is 'A Confederacy of Dunces' by John Kennedy Toole. The main character, Ignatius J. Reilly, is a larger - than - life and very funny character with his old - fashioned views and strange antics.
Sure. 'Yellowface' is one of them. It's a book that looks at the publishing industry and issues like cultural appropriation through a very engaging and somewhat controversial story.
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 Lincoln Highway' by Amor Towles is a great one. It's set in post - World War II America and follows the journey of a young man and his friends across the country. The story is filled with interesting characters and historical details that bring that era to life.