Some of the best are 'Good in Bed' by Jennifer Weiner. It's a story about a plus - size woman finding love and self - acceptance, with a lot of humor along the way. 'The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight' by Jennifer E. Smith is really cute. It's about two people who meet on a plane and fall in love in a short amount of time. Also, 'The Ex Talk' by Rachel Lynn Solomon is a great new addition to the genre. It's about two radio hosts who pretend to be ex - lovers on air, but end up actually falling for each other.
Definitely 'The Kiss Quotient' by Helen Hoang. It has an autistic main character who decides to hire an escort to teach her about sex and love, but of course, things get complicated in a very romantic and funny way. 'Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist' by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan is also great. It follows Nick and Norah through one crazy night in New York City filled with music, love, and lots of humor. And 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes, while it has some sadder elements, also has a great romantic comedy aspect to it as Lou tries to bring some joy into Will's life.
I highly recommend 'The Wedding Date' by Jasmine Guillory. It has a great interracial romance plot that is both modern and engaging. The characters are well - developed and the chemistry between them is palpable. Another one is 'Second First Impressions' by Sally Thorne. It's about a young woman working at a retirement village and her unexpected romance. It's really sweet and has some great comedic moments.
I highly recommend 'The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle' by Stuart Turton. It's a mystery - thriller with a unique time - loop concept that keeps you on your toes. 'A Column of Fire' by Ken Follett is also great. It's a historical fiction that continues the Kingsbridge series and is full of political intrigue and complex characters. And 'The Alice Network' by Kate Quinn, which is set during World War I and II and tells the story of female spies.
I'd recommend 'Flight Behavior' by Barbara Kingsolver. It deals with themes like climate change and the impact on a rural community. It has really engaging characters that draw you into the story.
I would say 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. This book is set during World War II and follows the parallel lives of a blind French girl and a German boy. It's beautifully written and really captures the essence of that historical period. Also, 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak is excellent. It's narrated by Death and tells about a girl in Nazi Germany who steals books. Then there's 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens, which is set during the French Revolution.
I'd highly recommend 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward. It's a story that delves deep into family, race, and the South. The characters are complex and the writing is beautiful, painting a vivid picture of a family's journey.
I highly recommend 'The Vanishing Half'. It has a really engaging plot about race and identity. The characters are well - developed and the story keeps you hooked from start to finish.
Definitely 'The Magicians' series by Lev Grossman. It features a world where magic exists and there are different realms that can be considered parts of a multiverse. 'The Stars My Destination' by Alfred Bester also has some multiverse - like ideas in its exploration of space and human potential. 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer has a strange and mysterious world that can be seen as part of a larger, weirder multiverse.
I highly recommend 'Sense and Sensibility' by Jane Austen. It's a story of two sisters and their different approaches to love. Austen's writing is brilliant in depicting the social and emotional aspects of relationships. Another good one is 'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger. The concept of a man who time - travels and his relationship with his wife is unique and full of love and challenges.
Definitely 'The Poppy War' by R.F. Kuang. While it has elements of historical and military fiction, it also has a strong science - fiction - like magic system. It's a brutal and captivating story set in a fictional world inspired by Chinese history. It shows the consequences of war and power - hungry individuals in a very engaging way.
A third book could be 'The Drowned World' by J. G. Ballard. It presents a post - apocalyptic world where much of the Earth is underwater. It explores themes like human adaptation and the relationship between humans and the changed environment. The descriptions of the flooded landscapes and the new forms of life are both beautiful and a bit terrifying at the same time.
I highly recommend 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi. It's a beautifully written book that traces the generations of two families, one in Ghana and one in America. It shows how their lives are interconnected by history and the legacy of slavery.