Can you recommend any must - read books from 'goodreads 2017 best fiction'?

Sure. 'Dune' by Frank Herbert is a must - read. It has an incredibly detailed and complex world - building, from the ecology of the desert planet Arrakis to the political and religious systems. The story is filled with themes of power, prophecy, and environmentalism.

I'd recommend 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo'. While it's more of a blend of historical and contemporary, it has a great deal of historical context from Hollywood's golden age. It tells the story of a reclusive Hollywood star who decides to tell her life story to a young journalist. It's full of glamour, love, and the dark side of fame, all set against the backdrop of different historical periods in Hollywood.

Definitely 'The Luminaries'. It's a complex and engaging historical fiction set in New Zealand during the gold rush. The plot is intricately woven, and the characters are well - developed. It gives a great insight into the era of gold - seeking and the society at that time.

I would recommend 'The Signature of All Things' by Elizabeth Gilbert. It's a sweeping historical novel that takes the reader from the 18th century to the 19th century. It follows the life of Alma Whittaker, a botanist, and through her story, we get to experience different historical events and scientific developments of the time. It was well - received on Goodreads in 2014.

Definitely 'Morning Star' which is part of the 'Red Rising' trilogy. It concludes the story in an epic way with lots of political intrigue and battles.

Sure. 'The Alice Network' is a great one. It weaves together two storylines, one during World War I and the other after World War II. The characters are well - developed, and it gives an interesting look into the world of female spies during the wars.

One great read in Goodreads' Renaissance historical fiction is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It offers a vivid portrayal of Thomas Cromwell's rise to power during the Tudor period. The characters are richly drawn and the historical details are immersive.

Sure. 'There There' by Tommy Orange is a great pick. It tells the story of urban Native Americans in Oakland, California. It weaves together multiple perspectives and voices to give a complex and vivid picture of the Native American experience in a modern urban setting.

Well, 'People We Meet on Vacation' by Emily Henry is a charming love story that was among the best sellers in 2021. It's about two friends who go on vacations together over the years and their relationship slowly evolves into something more. It's a feel - good read with some really sweet and poignant moments.

Sure. 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood is a great pick. It's a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and continues to explore the dystopian world in a historical context. It gives more insights into the society and the characters.