Discovering Good Books and Fictions

A great 2014 fiction book is 'We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves' by Karen Joy Fowler. It has an interesting plot twist that really makes you think about family, ethics, and what it means to be human.

For 2019 LGBT fiction, you can't miss 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous' by Ocean Vuong. It's a beautifully written novel that touches on the experiences of a queer Vietnamese - American. It has themes of family, immigration, and queer identity woven together in a very poetic way.

The book 'Thanneer Desam' is considered among the top Tamil fictions. It delves deep into the social issues of its time. The author uses a very engaging narrative style to tell a story that makes readers think about the problems faced by society.

In 2014, 'The Miniaturist' was also quite popular. It's set in 17th - century Amsterdam. The story is full of mystery as a young bride receives miniatures from an unknown miniaturist that seem to predict the future. It has elements of historical fiction, mystery, and female empowerment.

Well, 'Bazm - e - Firaq' is a great Urdu book. It has a collection of beautiful poetry and prose pieces. Then there's 'Kulliyat - e - Ghalib', which is a must - read for anyone interested in Urdu literature. Ghalib's work is known for its depth and elegance.

A great find is 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker. It's a story of a young African - American woman's struggle through abuse and finding her own voice. The epistolary style gives it a very personal touch.

Margaret Atwood's 'Alias Grace' is an excellent historical fiction. Based on a true story in 19th - century Canada, it delves into the mind of a female prisoner and the society's view of women at that time. It's a thought - provoking read that combines historical facts with fictional elements in a masterful way. There are so many details about the social norms, the legal system, and the way women were treated. It makes you think about justice and how it was served in the past. Also, the character of Grace is very complex and multi - faceted, which adds to the overall allure of the book.

I really liked 'Call Us What We Carry' by Amanda Gorman in 2020. Her use of language is so vivid and impactful. It's one of the most talked - about poetry books from that year.

A great place to start with Iceland books fiction is with Halldór Laxness' 'Independent People'. It's a classic that gives a deep insight into Icelandic rural life in the past.

A great new historical fiction book is 'The Song of Achilles'. It's a beautiful retelling of the story of Achilles and Patroclus from Greek mythology. The writing is so vivid that it really makes the ancient world come alive.