Well, 'Educated' by Tara Westover could also be considered among the best summer 2018 fiction. It's not strictly a fictional story but reads like one at times. It's about her journey growing up in a strict and somewhat isolated family in Idaho and her struggle for education. Also, 'The Great Alone' by Kristin Hannah is a great pick. It's set in Alaska and has themes of family, survival, and the power of nature which make it a perfect summer read.
I think 'The Great Believers' by Rebecca Makkai is worth mentioning. It weaves together two timelines, one in the 1980s during the AIDS epidemic in Chicago and another in the present day. It's a poignant exploration of love, loss, friendship, and the impact of a major health crisis on a community.
One of the best summer books of 2022 fiction could be 'The Lincoln Highway' by Amor Towles. It's a story filled with adventure and memorable characters that makes for a great summer read as you can get lost in the journey across America.
Another good book from 2017 fiction for summer reading is 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward. It's a powerful exploration of family, race, and the South. The characters are vividly drawn, and the story is both heart - wrenching and full of hope.
Another great one was 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi. This novel tells the story of two half - sisters in Ghana and follows their descendants through generations. It gives a rich view of African - American history and is beautifully written, making it a great choice for summer reading in 2016 fiction.
One of the best summer romance novels is 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' by Jenny Han. It beautifully captures the essence of first love during the summer months with its vivid beach - side settings and relatable characters.
'Call Me by Your Name' by André Aciman. Set in a sun - drenched Italian summer, it beautifully captures the intense and passionate love between the two main characters. The descriptions of the Italian landscape add to the allure of the romance.
I would recommend 'One Day in December'. It's a novel that starts with a chance encounter during the winter but the relationship develops over the summers. 'The Unhoneymooners' is also great. It's about two people who end up on a honeymoon together during the summer and their relationship blossoms. And 'Red, White & Royal Blue' which has a political backdrop but also a beautiful summer - time romance between the two main characters.
One of the best summer romance novels is 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' by Jenny Han. It's a story full of young love and beachy vibes. Another great one is 'Second Chance Summer' which tugs at the heartstrings with its themes of family and love during a summer. 'Beach Read' is also a wonderful choice, with its two writers falling in love while spending their summers writing at the beach.
One great 2018 summer fiction book is 'The Female Persuasion' by Meg Wolitzer. It focuses on female friendship and the power of women's voices in different aspects of life.