Can you recommend some best novels from 2014 fiction?

How about 'Washington Black' by Esi Edugyan? It's a story about a young slave who escapes and has adventures across the world. It has elements of adventure, historical context, and a great exploration of the main character's growth.

Sure. 'A Little Life' is a must - read. It follows the lives of four friends in New York City over several decades. It's extremely moving and has complex characters. Then there's 'Fates and Furies' which gives a very different perspective on a marriage. It shows how two people can have such different experiences within the same relationship.

Sure. 'The Maid' by Nita Prose is a great one. It has an interesting mystery and a really endearing main character. It's a page - turner.

Sure. 'The Association of Small Bombs' by Karan Mahajan is a great one. It looks at the aftermath of a terrorist bombing in Delhi from different perspectives. Then there's 'Swing Time' by Zadie Smith. Smith is known for her great writing, and this novel is no exception, exploring friendship, race, and class through the lives of two girls.

Sure. 'Chain - Gang All - Stars' by Nana Kwame Adjei - Brenyah is great. It's a dystopian novel that looks at a violent and entertainment - based prison system. It makes you think about justice and society.

Well, 'The Nickel Boys' by Colson Whitehead also made it to the list. It's a powerful and harrowing story based on a real - life reform school in Florida. Whitehead's writing is masterful as he delves into themes of race, abuse, and the search for justice.

There's also 'Washington Black' by Esi Edugyan. It's an adventure - filled story of a young slave's escape and his subsequent travels. The book is rich in historical details and has beautifully drawn characters.

Sure. 'Lessons in Chemistry' is one. It's a story that combines feminism and science in a really engaging way. The main character, Elizabeth Zott, is a brilliant chemist in a male - dominated field.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' is one of the top fiction novels. It's a classic love story set in the 19th - century England. The relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is complex and engaging. Another great one is 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. It deals with themes of racism and justice in a small southern town in the United States. The story is told through the eyes of a young girl, Scout Finch. And '1984' is also highly regarded. It presents a dystopian future where the government has extreme control over people's lives.

I would also suggest 'In Cold Blood' from the list. Truman Capote's masterpiece is based on a real - life crime. It delves deep into the minds of the killers and the impact of the crime on the community. It's a very detailed and thought - provoking crime fiction novel.