What are the best summer books 2016 fiction?

Well, 'Educated' by Tara Westover could also be considered among the best summer 2018 fiction. It's not strictly a fictional story but reads like one at times. It's about her journey growing up in a strict and somewhat isolated family in Idaho and her struggle for education. Also, 'The Great Alone' by Kristin Hannah is a great pick. It's set in Alaska and has themes of family, survival, and the power of nature which make it a perfect summer read.

I think 'The Great Believers' by Rebecca Makkai is worth mentioning. It weaves together two timelines, one in the 1980s during the AIDS epidemic in Chicago and another in the present day. It's a poignant exploration of love, loss, friendship, and the impact of a major health crisis on a community.

One of the best summer books of 2022 fiction could be 'The Lincoln Highway' by Amor Towles. It's a story filled with adventure and memorable characters that makes for a great summer read as you can get lost in the journey across America.

Another good book from 2017 fiction for summer reading is 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward. It's a powerful exploration of family, race, and the South. The characters are vividly drawn, and the story is both heart - wrenching and full of hope.

One of the best summer fictions is 'The Great Gatsby'. It captures the essence of a summer filled with parties, love, and the pursuit of the American Dream. The descriptions of the opulent parties on Long Island during the summer are vivid and engaging.

One great option is 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah. It's set during World War II and tells the story of two sisters in France. Another is 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon, which combines historical events with a touch of time - travel and romance. Also, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, though set in a specific time in the American South, is a classic historical fiction that can be great for summer reading.

There were several great fiction books that summer. 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides was a hit, with its twisty plot and engaging characters.

I think 'The Idiot' by Elif Batuman is a good one. It's a coming - of - age story that's both funny and thought - provoking. It follows the life of a young woman in college and her various experiences and relationships.

One of the best - selling summer historical fiction books is 'The Help' by Kathryn Stockett. It's set in the 1960s in Mississippi and tells the story of African - American maids and their relationships with their white employers. 'The Girl with the Pearl Earring' by Tracy Chevalier is also popular. It's based on the painting of the same name and imagines the story behind the girl in the painting in 17th - century Holland. 'Water for Elephants' is another best - seller, set in a traveling circus during the Great Depression.

I think 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous' is a bit of a hidden gem in the 'Best Summer Books 2019 Fiction' category. The prose is lyrical and it tells a very personal and moving story about identity, family, and love. It's not as well - known as some of the others but it's definitely worth reading.