Can you recommend a few from 'the 100 novel books'?

Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' is often on such lists. It's about Jay Gatsby's pursuit of the American Dream and his love for Daisy Buchanan, set in the 1920s Jazz Age. The story is full of glamour and tragedy.

Sure. 'The School for Good Mothers' by Jessamine Chan is a great one. It's a dystopian novel that examines motherhood in a really thought - provoking way. The story follows a Chinese - American single mother who is sent to a reform school for mothers who have failed in some way. It's a very timely exploration of the pressures and expectations placed on mothers in society.

One of the top 2023 fiction books I'd recommend is 'Demon Copperhead'. It takes a classic story and gives it a modern, Appalachian twist. The characters are well - developed, and the story really draws you in as it explores themes of poverty, resilience, and the human spirit.

Sure. 'The Ministry for the Future' by Kim Stanley Robinson. It's a thought - provoking book that deals with climate change and possible solutions in a fictional future. It's a great read for those interested in environmental and future - related topics.

Sure. 'The Fog' by James Herbert is a great pick. It tells the story of a thick fog that brings with it all sorts of horrors. It creates a very claustrophobic and menacing atmosphere.

Definitely 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner. It's a fast - paced adventure set in a maze full of deadly challenges. 'Paper Towns' by John Green is also a great choice. It's about Quentin's search for Margo, the girl he has a crush on who disappears. And 'We Were Liars' by E. Lockhart, a mystery - filled story with a twist at the end that will leave readers shocked.

One from the top 100 is 'The Day of the Jackal' by Frederick Forsyth. It's a gripping story about an assassin. The details of the planning and the cat - and - mouse game between the assassin and the authorities are really exciting. Also, 'A is for Alibi' by Sue Grafton is a great start to her alphabet series, with a strong female detective solving crimes in a very engaging way.

Sure. 'The School for Good Mothers' by Jessamine Chan. It's a disturbing yet thought - provoking look at motherhood and society's expectations. Another good one is 'Olga Dies Dreaming' by Xochitl Gonzalez. It combines family drama with social and political commentary in a really engaging way.

Sure. 'The Price of Salt' is a great one. It was originally published under a pseudonym. It's a story about a chance encounter between two women that develops into a complex relationship. The characters are well - drawn, and it gives an interesting look into the lives of lesbians in the 1950s.

Sure. 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury is a great choice. It's about a future society where books are burned and a fireman's journey to discover the importance of literature. Another is 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut. It has elements of time travel and a unique perspective on war and human nature.