Also, 'Girl, Woman, Other' is not to be missed. It's a multi - voiced narrative that offers a rich tapestry of the experiences of black women in the UK, with a diverse range of characters and storylines.
Sure. 'The Manningtree Witches' by A.K. Blakemore is a great pick. It's set in the 17th - century Essex and is about the witch trials. The historical details are well - researched and the story is both thrilling and thought - provoking.
Sure. 'The Day of the Triffids' by John Wyndham is a great one. It tells the story of a world where most people are blinded and there are these menacing, mobile plants called triffids. 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess is also highly regarded. It's set in a future, violent society and makes you think about free will and morality.
George Orwell's '1984' is a very well - known best - selling fiction book in the UK. It presents a dystopian future where the government has total control over people's lives, and it makes readers think about the importance of freedom and privacy.
For beginners, 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie is a great choice. It has a simple yet engaging plot where ten strangers are invited to an island and then start getting killed one by one. It's easy to follow and gets you hooked on Christie's style of mystery writing.
Sure. 'The Girl Before' by JP Delaney was a best - seller. It was a psychological thriller that had an interesting premise about two women living in the same house at different times.
Sure. 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides was a best - seller. It's a psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns. The mystery surrounding Alicia's silence and the attempts to solve it made it a page - turner.
Sure. 'The Girl on the Train' was a huge hit. It had a movie adaptation which also increased its popularity. People were really into the mystery and suspense of the story.
Sure, 'Milkman' was very popular. Its complex narrative and deep exploration of a specific time and place in Belfast made it stand out. It's not an easy read but offers a lot in terms of understanding the human condition during a troubled period.
Yes, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens. Although the author is American, this book had a huge following in the UK in 2018 as well. It was a coming - of - age story intertwined with a murder mystery, set in the beautiful yet unforgiving marshlands. The vivid descriptions of nature and the complex characters made it a best - seller.
Sure. 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is a great one. It offers a vivid portrayal of the court of Henry VIII. Another is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, which, while also a love story, gives insights into the social and historical context of the UK at that time. And 'Jamaica Inn' by Daphne du Maurier is set in Cornwall in the 19th century and is full of mystery and historical details.