Some well - known ones could be 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It's a classic that explores themes of love, marriage, and social class in a charming and witty way. Another might be 'To Kill a Mockingbird' which deals with racial injustice and moral growth in the American South.
One book from the list could be '1984' by George Orwell. This dystopian novel shows a totalitarian society where the government controls every aspect of people's lives. It's a very thought - provoking read. Also, 'The Great Gatsby' is on there. It's a story of love, wealth, and the American Dream in the 1920s.
Some popular 2017 fiction books include 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It's a powerful novel that uses a fantastical concept of an actual underground railroad as a means of escape for slaves, exploring themes of race and freedom in a very unique way.
One of the notable books could be 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt. It's a story that follows a young boy's life after a tragic event at an art museum. Another might be 'Station Eleven' by Emily St. John Mandel, which is a post - apocalyptic novel that explores the importance of art and human connection. And 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr, a beautifully written novel set during World War II that tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy.
One notable book could be 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. It's a classic that has defined vampire horror. Another might be 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, which explores the horror of creation gone wrong. 'The Shining' by Stephen King is also a great one, with its terrifying hotel setting and psychological horror.
There's also 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It's a story that deals with racial injustice in the American South. Through the eyes of Scout Finch, we see the unfair trial of Tom Robinson, a black man wrongly accused, and it also shows the growth and moral education of Scout and her brother Jem.
One of the books could be 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. It's a classic that deals with themes like racial injustice in a very poignant way. The characters are vividly drawn, and it gives a great insight into the American South during a particular era.
One of the well - known science fiction books from 1962 could be 'Stranger in a Strange Land' by Robert A. Heinlein. It was quite revolutionary for its time, exploring themes of human nature, sexuality, and religion in a science - fiction context.
In the list, 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov is a must - mention. It's a series that deals with a galactic empire in decline and the efforts to preserve knowledge and civilization. The way Asimov predicts the future of humanity, technology and politics is truly remarkable. And 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is also popular. It tells the story of a young boy trained to fight in a future war against an alien race, exploring themes of leadership, morality and the cost of war.
Take 'The Song of Achilles' again. A notable feature is its use of classic mythology as a backdrop. It makes the story of the two male characters more accessible and gives it a sense of grandeur. The writing is also very lyrical, which adds to the emotional depth of the relationship between the characters.
One great fiction from the 2015 list could be 'Go Set a Watchman' by Harper Lee. It offers a new perspective on the characters from 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Another is 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins, which is a gripping psychological thriller. And 'A Little Life' by Hanya Yanagihara, a deeply moving and complex novel about friendship and trauma.
A possible book from the list is 'Room' by Emma Donoghue. It told a unique and heart - wrenching story from the perspective of a young boy who had lived his entire life in a small room with his mother. It received a great deal of critical acclaim in 2010.