Sure. 'The Great Alone' by Kristin Hannah was on the list. It's a story set in Alaska that follows a family's struggles and survival in the harsh wilderness, filled with themes of family, love, and the power of nature.
Well, 'Commonwealth' by Ann Patchett was on that list too. It's a story about two families joined by an unexpected event. The novel explores family dynamics, love, and the consequences of past actions over the years, told in Patchett's signature engaging style.
Sure. 'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger was on the list. It's a unique love story where the male lead has a genetic disorder that causes him to time - travel involuntarily. It's a very emotional and thought - provoking read.
Sure, 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao' was probably on there. It's a story that blends elements of Dominican - American history and culture with the life of its main character, Oscar, who is a nerdy, overweight Dominican kid growing up in New Jersey. It's a unique and engaging read.
'Paper Girls' was on the list too. It has a time - travel element which makes it exciting. The characters are well - developed, especially the girls who are the main focus. It also has some great visual representation of different time periods.
Sure. 'Fun Home' is one. It's a memoir - style graphic novel that explores themes of family, identity, and sexuality in a very poignant way.
One might be 'It Ends with Us' by Colleen Hoover. It's a story that delves deep into relationships and the challenges that come with them.
Also, 'A Dance with Dragons' by George R.R. Martin might have been on the list. His 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series was extremely popular, and this book continued the epic saga of the Seven Kingdoms, with its complex political intrigue, diverse characters, and unexpected plot twists.
Sure. 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead is a great one. It's a historical novel that reimagines the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad underground. It won numerous awards and was very well - received.
Sure, 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens was quite popular. It's a mystery novel set in the marshes of North Carolina.
There were likely other great ones too. For example, 'The Ministry for the Future' by Kim Stanley Robinson. This book looks at possible futures and how we can deal with climate change. It has an interesting premise and a lot of thought - provoking ideas that would have made it appealing to readers interested in speculative fiction.