Definitely 'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry. It has a great sense of place and atmosphere. The story is about a mythical serpent in Essex and the characters' reactions to it, with elements of mystery and human relationships.
The Booker - prize winning 'The Sellout' by Paul Beatty is a very interesting read. It's a satirical take on race relations in the United States, which, although set in the US, had a big impact on the UK fiction scene in 2017. It challenges the reader to think about social constructs and inequalities in a very unorthodox way.
Another good one is 'Reservoir 13' by Jon McGregor. It's a slow - burning novel that follows the lives of a community over the years after a girl goes missing. It's not a typical mystery as it focuses more on the community's response and how life goes on, with beautiful descriptions of the English countryside.
Some of the best - selling UK fiction books in 2015 included 'Go Set a Watchman' by Harper Lee. It was highly anticipated as a sequel of sorts to 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Another popular one was 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. Its thriller - like plot kept readers hooked from start to finish.
One of the top new science fiction books might be 'The Light Brigade' by Kameron Hurley. It has a thrilling concept of soldiers teleporting in a strange and dangerous way. 'The City in the Middle of the Night' by Charlie Jane Anders is also quite interesting as it presents a world with two suns and a complex social structure. And 'A Memory Called Empire' by Arkady Martine offers a deep exploration of an interstellar empire with political intrigue and cultural clashes.
Definitely 'The Goldfinch'. The way Donna Tartt weaves the story together is so engaging that it's worth a second read to catch all the details. You can better understand the main character's growth and the significance of the various events in his life.
One of the great UK fiction books in 2021 could be 'Shuggie Bain' by Douglas Stuart. It's a poignant story about a boy growing up in Glasgow. The characters are vividly drawn and the exploration of poverty, family, and identity makes it stand out.
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood is also a notable one. It's a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and continues to explore the dystopian world of Gilead. It gives more perspectives on the society, including those of the women within it, and was highly anticipated and well - received in the UK fiction scene in 2018.
Some of the best UK fiction books in 2020 include 'Shuggie Bain' by Douglas Stuart. It's a powerful story of a boy growing up in poverty - stricken Glasgow. The vivid descriptions of the setting and the complex relationships make it a standout.
One book worth reading that's based on a true story is 'Unbroken' by Laura Hillenbrand. It tells the amazing story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete who endures incredible hardships during World War II. Another is 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer. It follows the journey of Christopher McCandless who gives up his possessions to live in the Alaskan wilderness. 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank is also a must - read. It gives a first - hand account of a Jewish girl's life in hiding during the Holocaust.
For those who like dystopian fiction, 'The 5th Wave' by Rick Yancey is a good pick from 2012. It tells the story of an alien invasion from the perspective of a young girl, Cassie. The book is action - packed and full of tense moments as Cassie tries to survive in a world that has been turned upside down by the invaders.
You might want to check out 'The Power of Habit' by Charles Duhigg. It explains how habits are formed and how we can change them for the better. 'Educated' by Tara Westover is also excellent, sharing her remarkable journey of self-education and breaking free from a restrictive upbringing.
One great Korean romantic novel is 'Goblin'. It tells a unique love story between a goblin and a human girl. The story is filled with beautiful sceneries, deep emotions, and a touch of magic that makes the romance even more captivating.