Can you recommend some from the top ten historical fiction books?

Definitely 'Americanah'. This book gives a great insight into the experiences of Nigerians in the United States and the concept of 'home'. It's a story full of love, longing, and the search for identity that is both relatable and eye - opening.

Sure. 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a great choice from the top ten. It's set in Puritan New England and explores themes of sin, guilt and redemption. The story of Hester Prynne and her scarlet letter 'A' is very well - known.

Well, from the top 25 historical fiction books, I would suggest 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens. It's set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and has some really memorable characters. Then there's 'I, Claudius' which takes you into the world of ancient Rome and the power struggles within the Roman imperial family. Also, 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco, set in a medieval monastery with a complex mystery.

Sure. 'The Lincoln Highway' by Amor Towles. It's set in post - World War II America and follows the adventures of a young man and his friends. It has a great sense of place and time.

Sure. 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy is a great one. It vividly depicts Russian society during the Napoleonic era. Another is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett, which tells the story of building a cathedral in the Middle Ages. Also, 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell is set during the American Civil War.

There's also 'News of the World' by Paulette Jiles. This book is set in the American West after the Civil War. It follows an old man who travels around reading the news to people. Along the way, he takes on the task of returning a young girl who was kidnapped by Native Americans back to her family. It gives a great sense of the post - Civil War landscape and the challenges of that time.

One from the top ten would be 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein. It's not just about a war in space against bugs, but also explores ideas of citizenship, duty, and military service in a thought - provoking way.

I'd recommend 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno - Garcia. It combines elements of horror and gothic literature with Mexican folklore. It's set in a creepy old house in the Mexican countryside and has a really unique atmosphere.

Sure. 'The Andromeda Strain' is a must - read. It's full of scientific intrigue and the race to stop a deadly pathogen. Another good one is 'Coma'. It makes you think about the ethics in the medical field.

I would recommend 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. It not only gives a great picture of the racial issues in the South but also shows how one man, Atticus Finch, stands up for what is right in the face of great opposition. It's a story that can really make you think about justice and moral courage. It's very well - written and the characters are so vivid that you can't help but be drawn into the story.