Can you recommend some highly regarded short story books for adults from 2018?

Yes, 'The Nix' by Nathan Hill is also a great pick from the '2016 best fiction'. This is a big, sprawling novel that weaves together multiple storylines and time periods. It's about a mother - son relationship, but also delves into topics like student activism, the media, and the nature of storytelling itself. There are so many interesting characters and plot twists that keep you hooked from start to finish.

Sure. 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint - Exupéry is a great choice for beginners. It's a short and beautifully written book with deep philosophical undertones presented in a simple way. Another good one is 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White. It has a heartwarming story about friendship between a pig and a spider.

One highly regarded fiction book is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It's a classic that explores themes of love, class, and society through the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, which deals with racial injustice in a small Southern town. '1984' by George Orwell is also highly regarded. It depicts a dystopian future where the government has extreme control over the people.

Yes. 'Major Pettigrew's Last Stand' by Helen Simonson. This book is set in a small English village and has elements of class differences and cultural shifts. It gives a sense of post - war England and how the older generation coped with the changing times, which makes it a great historical fiction from 2010.

Sure. 'Schindler's Ark' is a notable one. It's based on the true story of Oskar Schindler who saved many Jews during the Holocaust, which was part of WW2. In fictional form, it powerfully depicts the horror of the time and Schindler's acts of resistance against the Nazi regime.

Sure. 'Battlestar Galactica' novels are great. They expand on the TV series and have a lot of military action in space. There are space battles, strategic planning, and exploration of military ethics. Another is 'The Culture' series by Iain M. Banks. It features a highly advanced and somewhat utopian civilization that still has military elements in its interactions with other species in the galaxy.

'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is also a very well - known first published novel. It's a charming story that satirizes the social norms of the 19th - century England, especially regarding marriage and class, through the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.

One great thriller courtroom novel is 'Blood Defense' by Marcia Clark. She draws on her own experience as a prosecutor to create a gripping story. Also, 'Defending Jacob' by William Landay is a superb read. It's about a father who is a prosecutor and has to defend his son who is accused of murder. There's also 'The Witness' by Nora Roberts. It has elements of romance along with the courtroom drama as a woman testifies against a dangerous man.

Sure. 'Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc' is quite popular. It has a thrilling plot where students are trapped in a school and have to participate in a killing game. The characters are diverse and the mystery elements are really captivating.

Another one is 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion. It's a rather charming love story. The main character, Don, is a genetics professor with Asperger's syndrome. His quest to find a suitable life partner through a scientific project is both hilarious and heartwarming when he meets Rosie.