Can you recommend some top good reads in fiction?

'There There' by Tommy Orange is also worth mentioning. It's a multi - voiced novel that tells the stories of Native Americans living in Oakland. It's a powerful exploration of identity, history, and the modern Native American experience, with a unique narrative structure.

Another great one was 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell. This book is about Shakespeare's son Hamnet and is a beautifully crafted historical fiction that gives an intimate look at family life during that time.

Another great one was 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward. This book delves into the lives of a poor Mississippi family, dealing with issues like racism, poverty, and family bonds. Ward's writing is so vivid that you can really feel the pain and hope of the characters.

Sure. 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion is a great one. It's a humorous and heartwarming story about a genetics professor who embarks on a project to find the perfect wife. It's a unique take on relationships and self - discovery.

Definitely. 'The Mirror & the Light' by Hilary Mantel was a top read in 2020. It's the final part of her trilogy about Thomas Cromwell. The book is a detailed and engaging look at Tudor England. Another good one was 'Rodham' by Curtis Sittenfeld. It's a fictional take on what might have happened if Hillary Clinton hadn't married Bill Clinton.

One great naval fiction read is 'Master and Commander' by Patrick O'Brian. It follows the adventures of Captain Jack Aubrey and his ship's surgeon, Stephen Maturin, during the Napoleonic Wars. The detailed descriptions of life at sea and naval battles are really engaging.

There are several books that could be considered. 'The Martian' by Andy Weir is a prime example. The main character uses his scientific knowledge and rational thinking to survive on Mars. It's a story that's based on real - world scientific principles. Another one is 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding. The boys' attempts to create a society on the island are filled with rational decision - making (and the consequences when those decisions go wrong). Also, 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde has elements of rational self - reflection and the consequences of immoral but rationally pursued desires.

Well, 'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga is quite popular. It tells the story of a man from a poor background in India and how he navigates the world that still has remnants of the colonial power structure. It's a darkly humorous take on modern - day India and its relationship to its colonial history. Also, 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie is a very well - known work that weaves together magic and the real - life events in post - colonial India, but also has strong undertones related to the colonial past.

For beginners, 'The Hunger Games' is a great start. It has an easy - to - follow plot and engaging characters. You can easily get into the dystopian world it creates. Another good one is 'Divergent'. It has a clear - cut world - building that makes it accessible for those new to the genre.

Yes, 'The Nickel Boys' and 'Normal People' were top reads in 2019 fiction.