Can you briefly introduce the top 5 Mary Stewart novels?

Some of the highly regarded Mary Stewart novels include 'The Crystal Cave'. It's a great one with its Arthurian themes and vivid storytelling. Another is 'Nine Coaches Waiting' which has a thrilling plot filled with mystery and suspense. 'My Brother Michael' is also popular, known for its engaging characters and beautiful descriptions of the Greek setting.

The top 10 novels in 2017 had a diverse range of themes. '4 3 2 1' by Paul Auster was a complex work that explored different versions of a life. 'The Ministry for the Future' by Kim Stanley Robinson was ahead of its time in terms of dealing with environmental and future - related issues. Also, 'The Immortalists' by Chloe Benjamin told an interesting story about siblings and their fates.

Sure. 'The Odyssey' is one of them. It's an ancient Greek epic that follows Odysseus' journey home. Then there's 'Don Quixote', a Spanish classic that satirizes chivalry. 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte is a dark and passionate love story. These are just a few of the top 20 novels.

The top 10 inspiring novels include 'Gone with the Wind'. It's a story of survival and love during the Civil War. 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck is inspiring as it shows the struggle of the poor during the Great Depression. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is also there, with its themes of sacrifice and redemption.

Well, among the top 10, 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris has the infamous Hannibal Lecter. His intelligence and brutality are quite scary. 'Misery' by Stephen King, about a deranged fan who imprisons her favorite author, is also very chilling. 'The Amityville Horror' by Jay Anson, with the haunted house story, is a classic in the scary novel genre.

Well, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' is one of them. It reflects on beauty, morality, and the effects of hedonism. 'Don Quixote' is a classic that challenges our perception of reality and idealism. 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka makes us think about the human condition and alienation. It's a story where a man wakes up as an insect.

Well, 'De Rerum Natura' by Lucretius is a top Latin novel. It talks about nature and the universe from a philosophical perspective. 'The Annals' by Tacitus is important for Roman history. And 'The Golden Ass' by Apuleius is an interesting story of a man turned into an ass.

Sure. 'The Maltese Falcon' is a cornerstone of noir. It sets the standard for the genre with its gritty characters. 'Double Indemnity' is a dark tale of greed and murder. 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' has a raw and intense story. 'Out of the Past' creates a moody atmosphere. 'The Big Sleep' is famous for its complex mystery. 'I, the Jury' has a tough - guy detective. There are other great ones too but these are some of the most well - known.

Sure. 'The Kiss Quotient' is great. It has an autistic woman as the protagonist who decides to hire an escort to teach her about sex and relationships. It's a story that breaks some stereotypes and has a lot of tender and passionate moments.

Well, 'Gone with the Wind' shows the complex love between Scarlett and Rhett. 'Anna Karenina' depicts the tragic love of Anna. 'Love in the Time of Cholera' is a beautiful, long - lasting love story. 'Sense and Sensibility' shows different attitudes towards love in two sisters. And 'Little Women' also has elements of sisterly love and young love.