Can you recommend some great 2018 fiction books to read?

Sure. 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell is great. It's a reimagining of the story of Shakespeare's son, Hamnet. It's beautifully written with a focus on family, love, and loss.

Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a great choice. It's a short and simple yet deeply profound book. The story of the little prince's travels and his interactions with various characters like the fox can teach beginners about love, friendship, and seeing the world in a different way.

One such book is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It is set in a medieval monastery and involves a series of mysterious deaths. The detailed descriptions of the time period, from the architecture to the religious beliefs, make it feel like you are actually there. Another is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It brings to life the court of Henry VIII through the eyes of Thomas Cromwell. It has a great narrative flow that makes it as engaging as a fictional story.

Sure, 'The Buried Giant' by Kazuo Ishiguro is a great pick. It's set in a post - Arthurian England and has elements of magic and mystery. Ishiguro's writing is as masterful as always, creating a world that is both familiar and strange, and making the reader question the nature of memory and love.

Sure. 'Red at the Bone' by Jacqueline Woodson is an excellent 2019 fiction. It's a multigenerational story that touches on themes like family, identity, and race. The writing is lyrical and really draws you into the lives of the characters.

One of the great fiction books is 'Harry Potter' series. J.K. Rowling created a magical world full of wonder and adventure. The characters grow and develop throughout the series, which is really engaging. 'Jane Eyre' is also a wonderful fiction book. It tells the story of a strong - willed woman's journey through love and self - discovery. 'Moby - Dick' is a classic as well. It has deep themes about obsession and man's struggle against nature.

Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is a great one. It tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, exploring themes of love, class, and marriage in a very engaging way. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, which deals with racial injustice in the American South through the eyes of a young girl.

One great fiction book is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It offers a wonderful look into the social norms and romantic relationships of the 19th century. The characters are vividly drawn and the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is both charming and thought - provoking.

Sure. 'The Girls' by Emma Cline is a notable one. It's inspired by the Manson cult and gives a unique perspective through the eyes of a young girl drawn into that world. Also, 'La Belle Sauvage' (The Book of Dust, Volume One) by Philip Pullman is great. It's a prequel to his 'His Dark Materials' trilogy and takes readers back into that magical and complex world.

Sure. 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman is a great one. It weaves together various mythologies in a modern - day American setting. Another is 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller, which retells the story of Achilles from Greek mythology in a very engaging way. And 'Circe' also by Madeline Miller is excellent as it gives a new perspective on the character of Circe from Greek mythology.