Well, in 2014, 'The Martian' by Andy Weir was a great piece of fiction. It's about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle for survival, which was later made into a popular movie. 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins is a gripping psychological thriller. And 'The Paying Guests' by Sarah Waters is a historical novel that delves into the lives of people in post - World War I England.
One great 2014 fiction book is 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt. It's a coming - of - age story that follows a young boy after a tragic event. Another is 'Station Eleven' by Emily St. John Mandel, which is set in a post - apocalyptic world and weaves together multiple storylines in a very engaging way. And 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr is also excellent, telling the story of a blind French girl and a German boy during World War II.
Some great fiction books include 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It's a classic that delves into themes of racism and justice in the American South. For great fantasy books, 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a must - read. It has a richly detailed world with diverse characters. Another great fantasy is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling which has captured the hearts of millions with its magical world and coming - of - age story.
Some great fiction books include 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville. It's a complex novel about Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to hunt down the white whale, Moby - Dick. 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte is also a great one. It's a story of an orphaned girl's journey through life, her search for love and independence. Additionally, 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger is a coming - of - age story that captures the angst and alienation of a young man named Holden Caulfield.
One of the great books of fiction is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It's a classic that explores themes of love, class, and social norms through the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, which deals with racial injustice in a small Southern town. '1984' by George Orwell is also great, depicting a dystopian future where the government controls every aspect of people's lives.
One great 2017 fiction book is 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman. It presents a really interesting concept where women develop the ability to electrocute people at will, which flips the power dynamics between genders in society. Another is 'Exit West' by Mohsin Hamid. It's about a young couple dealing with the chaos of a world in turmoil and their journey through magical doors. And 'Lincoln in the Bardo' by George Saunders, which is a unique blend of historical fiction and the supernatural, set in the afterlife of Abraham Lincoln's young son.
One great 2018 fiction book is 'Circe' by Madeline Miller. It tells the story of the witch Circe in a very engaging way. Another is 'An American Marriage' by Tayari Jones which explores the complex relationship between a married couple. 'The Great Alone' by Kristin Hannah is also notable as it takes readers to the Alaskan wilderness.
One great 2019 fiction book is 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood. It's a follow - up to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and continues to explore the dystopian world she created. Another is 'The Nickel Boys' by Colson Whitehead, which is based on a real - life reform school and its dark history.
The 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling is also among the great fiction books. It takes readers into a magical world full of wizards, witches, and magical creatures. It has a complex plot and follows the growth of the main character, Harry Potter, from a young boy to a hero.
Another good one is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. This novel delves into issues of race and justice in the American South. Through the eyes of Scout Finch, we see the unfairness and prejudice that exist in society, making it a very thought - provoking and important work of fiction.
One great fiction book about the Great Depression is 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck. It tells the story of the Joad family, Oklahoma farmers displaced by the Dust Bowl, who journey to California in search of a better life. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. Although it's mainly about racial injustice in the South, it is set during the Great Depression, and shows the economic hardships that affected people's lives. And 'Of Mice and Men' by Steinbeck is also set during this time, exploring themes of friendship and the American Dream in the context of the difficult economic times.
A really interesting 2020 fiction new book is 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell. It delves into the story of Shakespeare's family, especially focusing on his son Hamnet. The book beautifully weaves historical details with a touching family narrative.