Can you recommend some 2018 fiction book releases for mystery lovers?

Sure. 'Commonwealth' by Ann Patchett was released in 2016. It's a great read that explores family relationships and how a single event can have far - reaching consequences for generations.

One of the notable 2021 fiction releases is 'The Hill We Climb' by Amanda Gorman. It's a collection of poems that also has elements of fiction in how it tells stories of hope and change. 'The Prophets' by Robert Jones Jr. is also a great read. It's a fictional story set on a plantation that explores themes of love between enslaved men and the power of community.

Sure. 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman was a notable 2017 fiction release. It had an interesting concept where women developed a special power, which led to a complete shift in the power dynamics between genders. It was a thought - provoking read.

As of now, I can't recommend specific fiction books for January 2024. But typically, publishers plan to release books that have been highly anticipated. It could be a new epic fantasy novel with a richly - created world full of magic and adventure, or a literary fiction piece that delves deep into the human psyche.

Well, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' is also a must - read. It has a beautiful setting in the marshlands. The historical aspect of the small - town life and how the main character, Kya, copes with it while being an outcast makes it a really interesting historical fiction novel from 2019.

One of the latest is 'The Love Hypothesis' by Ali Hazelwood. It's a contemporary romance in the world of academia. It has a really cute story with a bit of a fake - dating trope. Another interesting new fiction is 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno - Garcia. It combines elements of Gothic horror with Mexican folklore, creating a really unique and spooky atmosphere.

Sure. 'An American Marriage' by Tayari Jones was a notable 2018 fiction release. It focused on a young African - American couple whose lives are turned upside down when the husband is wrongly imprisoned. The story explored themes of love, race, and the justice system.

Well, 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood is a recent and highly anticipated fiction release. It's a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and continues to explore the dystopian world she created. Also, 'The Starless Sea' by Erin Morgenstern is a beautifully written, magical book that takes readers on an adventure through a mysterious underground world filled with stories. Then there's 'Daisy Jones & The Six' by Taylor Jenkins Reid, which is written in an interview - style format and tells the story of a fictional 70s rock band.

A new science fiction release to look out for is 'A Memory Called Empire' by Arkady Martine. It presents a richly detailed and complex galactic empire, with a focus on language, culture, and political intrigue. The story follows an ambassador who has to navigate the dangerous waters of the empire's court while uncovering secrets about her own past and the future of the empire.

I can't name specific titles off the top of my head, but generally, in historical fiction, there are often releases about significant historical events. It could be about the Napoleonic Wars, with stories of soldiers and strategists. Or perhaps books about the exploration of the New World, following the adventures of early explorers.