The 'Hunger Games' series by Suzanne Collins is very popular. It is set in a dystopian future where teens are forced to participate in a deadly game for the entertainment of the Capitol. It has strong themes of survival, power, and sacrifice.
The 'Lord of the Rings' series by J.R.R. Tolkien is also a top - rated fiction series. It is set in the epic world of Middle - earth. It has a rich tapestry of characters, from hobbits to elves, and a grand story of good versus evil as they fight over the One Ring.
Top science fiction series often have great world - building. They create entire universes with their own rules, whether it's about new forms of technology like faster - than - light travel in 'Star Trek' novels or unique ecosystems like in 'Avatar' - inspired series. Another characteristic is thought - provoking themes. For example, '1984' - like series might explore surveillance and totalitarianism in a future society.
The 'Percy Jackson' series is also excellent. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day settings. Percy, the main character, is a demigod and his quests are full of action, humor, and interesting mythological elements.
One of the highly ranked science fiction series is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has complex world - building, political intrigue, and a deep exploration of human and environmental themes.
There's also 'Exit West' which was quite popular in 2017. It's a story that combines elements of magical realism with the very real and contemporary issue of migration, showing how people move through different worlds, both literally and metaphorically.
Some of the top fiction books often include 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It's a classic that delves into themes of racism and justice in the American South. Another is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen, which is famous for its exploration of love, class, and social norms in 19th - century England. '1984' by George Orwell is also highly regarded. It presents a dystopian future where the government has extreme control over people's lives.
Some of the top fiction books in 2020 include 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig. It's a story about a woman who gets to explore different lives in a magical library. Another one could be 'Normal People' by Sally Rooney which delved deep into the complex relationship between two people.
Some of the top fiction books in 2012 might include 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It was a huge hit with its complex characters and a plot full of twists and turns. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat as it delves into the relationship between a married couple where the wife goes missing and the husband becomes the prime suspect.
One of the top books of 2017 fiction could be 'Lincoln in the Bardo' by George Saunders. It's a unique and imaginative work that combines historical elements with a creative narrative style.
Some of the well - known books in 2016 fiction could include 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It was highly praised for its unique take on the Underground Railroad as a literal railroad underground. Another might be 'The Girls' by Emma Cline which was inspired by the Manson Family murders and told from the perspective of a girl drawn into that world.
Some of the top fiction books in 2019 might include 'The Testaments' by Margaret Atwood. It was highly anticipated as a sequel to 'The Handmaid's Tale' and explored the world she had created in more depth.