Can you recommend the best travel fiction books for me?

Sure. 'Wild' by Cheryl Strayed is a remarkable travel fiction. It tells the story of Cheryl's solo hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. It's not just about the physical journey but also her inner journey of self - discovery, dealing with loss and finding strength.

For a beginner, 'The Alchemist' is a great start. It has a simple yet profound story about a journey that is easy to follow. Another good one is 'Around the World in Eighty Days'. It's a classic adventure story that gives a taste of different cultures and places in a fast - paced way.

Sure. 'The Water Dancer' by Ta - Nehisi Coates is a great one. It's a blend of historical fiction and magical realism, exploring slavery and freedom in a unique way.

Sure. 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson is a great pick. It's full of high - seas adventure as Jim Hawkins sets out on a journey to find buried treasure. Another one is 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' by Jules Verne. The idea of traveling deep into the earth is exciting and full of danger. '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' by the same author is also amazing. The underwater adventures aboard the Nautilus are thrilling and introduce readers to a whole new world beneath the waves.

Sure. 'Milkman' by Anna Burns is a great 2018 fiction book. It's set during the Troubles in Northern Ireland and is told from the perspective of an unnamed protagonist. The prose is unique and the story is full of mystery and social commentary.

You should check out 'The Mars Room' by Rachel Kushner. It's about a woman in prison and gives a really in - depth look at the prison system and the lives of those incarcerated. Also, 'The Overstory' by Richard Powers is excellent. It's centered around trees and the people who are connected to them in various ways, with a very environmentalist and philosophical bent.

Sure. 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead is a great 2017 fiction book. It reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad underground, and it's a harrowing and important story about slavery and escape. Another is 'Little Fires Everywhere' by Celeste Ng, which is a page - turner about family secrets and the complex relationships in a small town.

Sure. 'The Power' is a great 2017 fiction book. It has an interesting concept of women having a special power which changes society in many ways.

Sure. 'The Vanishing Half' by Brit Bennett is a great one. It follows the lives of twin sisters who take very different paths in life, one passing as white in 1950s America. It delves deep into issues of race, identity, and family.

I would recommend 'Catch - 22' by Joseph Heller. It's a satirical look at war and bureaucracy, and there's no real place for religious ideals in its absurd world. 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck also has an atheistic flavor. It shows the struggles of the poor and downtrodden, and while there are mentions of religion, the overall narrative doesn't rely on religious salvation. Additionally, 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' by Carson McCullers, where the characters are dealing with their own isolation and search for meaning in a world that isn't centered around religious beliefs.