Can you recommend the best modern day detective novels?
Sure. 'The Snowman' by Jo Nesbø is a great one. It has a really creepy atmosphere and a detective, Harry Hole, who is very engaging. 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins is also highly recommended. The unreliable narrator adds an interesting layer to the mystery. And 'The Dry' by Jane Harper, set in the Australian outback, has a great mystery with a detective trying to solve a case in his hometown.
What are some of the best modern day detective novels?
One of the best is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It has a complex mystery and a unique protagonist in Lisbeth Salander. Another great one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. The plot twists are mind - blowing. And 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by J.K. Rowling (writing as Robert Galbraith) is also excellent with its detailed detective work and engaging characters.
Can you recommend best modern detective novels for beginners?
Sure. 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night - Time' by Mark Haddon is a great start. It has a unique narrator who is on the autism spectrum and the mystery he tries to solve is both simple and engaging. Another good one is 'A Study in Scarlet Women' by Sherry Thomas. It's a reimagining of Sherlock Holmes but with a female protagonist, which makes it easy to follow and interesting. Also, 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith is very beginner - friendly. It has a charming setting in Botswana and simple, yet interesting, detective cases.
Can you recommend the best modern female detective novels?
Definitely. 'The Woman in the Window' by A.J. Finn. The female protagonist, an agoraphobic woman, witnesses something strange from her window and gets drawn into a mystery. It's a page - turner. Then there's 'The Lost Man' by Jane Harper. While not strictly a female detective novel, the female characters play important roles in solving the mystery of a man's death in the Australian outback. And 'Nine Perfect Strangers' by Liane Moriarty has a female character who runs a wellness retreat where strange things start to happen, and the female - centric story is full of mystery and intrigue.
Can you recommend some best modern British detective novels?
Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson (although he was Swedish, the Millennium series has been widely adopted in the British detective genre). It has a complex and engaging mystery, and the character of Lisbeth Salander is one of the most memorable in detective fiction. The book deals with dark themes like violence against women and corporate corruption.
Can you recommend the best modern day thriller novels for beginners?
A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell is also a great choice for beginners. It has a relatable suburban setting but with a dark and twisty plot. It involves a friendship between two women that takes a very unexpected turn, and it's not too complex for those new to the genre.
Can you recommend some best modern day spy novels?
Sure. 'Our Kind of Traitor' by John le Carré is a great one. It's about a couple who get caught up in the world of international espionage and money laundering. The story is full of suspense and the writing is superb. Another top pick is 'Agent Running in the Field' by le Carré as well. It gives an up - to - date look at the world of spies in the modern political climate.
Can you recommend the best modern day novels for young adults?
Definitely. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is a great choice. It's a story about two teenagers with cancer falling in love. It's both heart - breaking and inspiring. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is also popular among young adults. It has a strong female lead and a thrilling plot set in a post - apocalyptic world. Another one is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth. It's about a society divided into factions and a girl who doesn't fit into any of them.
Can you recommend some best modern day western novels?
Sure. 'The Revenant' by Michael Punke is a great one. It's based on a true story of a frontiersman's fight for survival after being mauled by a bear. It's a gripping tale that shows the harshness of the western wilderness and the tenacity of the human spirit. The descriptions of the landscape and the struggle are really intense.
Can you recommend some of the best modern day crime novels?
Sure. 'In the Woods' by Tana French is a great modern crime novel. It's set in Ireland and has a really engaging story that weaves together past and present crimes. The writing is atmospheric and draws you in.
Can you recommend the best modern day romance novels for young adults?
Sure. 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han is a great choice. It has a really cute story of a girl whose love letters accidentally get sent out. Another is 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' which is a lovely story about a gay teenager finding love. 'Fangirl' by Rainbow Rowell also works well. It's about a fangirl who falls in love while in college.