What are some popular fictional novels?

One popular fictional history novel is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It's set in 12th - century England and vividly depicts the building of a cathedral, while also exploring the social, political and religious aspects of the time. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which focuses on the life of Thomas Cromwell in the Tudor court. And 'Gone with the Wind' is also a well - known fictional history novel that gives a fictional account of the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era.

One popular fictional mysterious novel is 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown. It's full of puzzles and secrets about religious history.

Some fictional occult novels that are quite popular include 'The Dark Tower' series by Stephen King. It has a lot of elements of the occult, such as dark magic, otherworldly creatures, and a complex mythology. 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer also has some occult - like elements in its strange and mysterious world. The story unfolds in an area called Area X which has some very unusual and perhaps occult - inspired phenomena. And of course, 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, which involves a group of students delving into the occult in a college setting.

One popular crime fictional novel is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. It features the brilliant and terrifying character Hannibal Lecter. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn, which has a complex plot full of twists and turns. 'Sherlock Holmes' stories by Arthur Conan Doyle are also very well - known, with Holmes' deductive reasoning being a highlight.

Well, 'Harakiri' is a notable fictional samurai novel. It delves deep into the samurai code of honor and the complex moral and social situations samurai faced. Then there's 'Ronin' which explores the life of a masterless samurai. These novels often show different aspects of samurai life, like their training, battles, and relationships, making them really interesting reads.

One popular American fictional novel is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It deals with themes of racial injustice in the American South. Another is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which explores wealth, love, and the American Dream. 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville is also well - known, a complex tale of a captain's obsession with a white whale.

Some popular fictional romance novels include 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, with their initial misunderstandings and gradually growing love. Another one is 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks, which has a very touching love story between Noah and Allie that spans over many years.

Well, 'The Wedding Date' series by Jasmine Guillory features black characters in fictional romance. It has engaging storylines that revolve around modern - day relationships. 'Sister Souljah's 'Midnight' is also notable. It's not strictly a pure romance but has a strong romantic sub - plot within the story of a young black man's life journey. And 'Love in Color' is a collection of reimagined love stories from different cultures, including those with black characters.

There are quite a few great fictional detective series novels. 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a well - known one. It introduced the hard - boiled detective Sam Spade. 'Cormoran Strike' series by J.K. Rowling (writing as Robert Galbraith) is also very interesting. The main character, Cormoran Strike, is a war veteran turned private detective who takes on all kinds of cases, from the mundane to the highly complex and dangerous.

One popular one is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. The protagonist Katniss Everdeen is a strong - willed girl who defies the Capitol and becomes a symbol of hope and resistance. Another is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. Elizabeth Bennet challenges the social norms of her time regarding marriage and women's roles, showing great intelligence and independence.