Can you recommend some great new years novels?

One great new southern novel is 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens. It tells a story of a young girl growing up in the marshes of North Carolina, dealing with isolation and the mystery of a murder. Another is 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by Jesmyn Ward, which is a powerful exploration of family, race, and the legacy of the South. And 'The Nickel Boys' by Colson Whitehead is also considered a great new southern novel as it delves into the dark history of a reform school in Florida.

Sure. 'The Guest List' by Lucy Foley is a great new detective novel. It's set on an isolated island during a wedding, and there are secrets and mysteries aplenty. Another one is 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides. The story of a woman who stops speaking after murdering her husband is full of twists.

Sure. 'A Confederacy of Dunces' by John Kennedy Toole is a great one. It humorously portrays the unique characters and culture of New Orleans. Another is 'Interview with the Vampire' by Anne Rice, which uses the atmospheric setting of New Orleans to tell a dark and alluring vampire story.

I really like 'Red Sparrow' by Jason Matthews. It's a newish spy novel that has a strong female lead and is full of intrigue, with detailed descriptions of spycraft and the dangerous world of international intelligence.

Sure. 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas is a great new fantasy novel. It has a captivating story of a young woman drawn into a dangerous faerie world, filled with romance, adventure and magic.

One great new YA novel is 'The Poppy War' by R.F. Kuang. It's a fantasy novel set in a world inspired by Chinese history. Another is 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi, which features a richly imagined world with a powerful young protagonist on a quest for justice. And 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo is also popular, with its engaging crew of characters in a heist - based plot in a fantasy setting.

Sure. 'The Love Hypothesis' by Ali Hazelwood is a great new romance novel. It has a really interesting premise where a scientist fakes a relationship for her own gain but then real feelings start to develop. Another one is 'People We Meet on Vacation' by Emily Henry. It's about two friends who take vacations together and there's a slow - burn love story there.

One great New Zealand novel is 'The Bone People' by Keri Hulme. It's a complex and deeply emotional story that delves into themes of family, identity, and the Maori culture. Another is 'Whale Rider' which has also been made into a popular movie. It tells a story of a young girl's journey against traditional gender roles in a Maori community.

Well, 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is a well - known and great newish crime novel. It's full of twists and turns. The story of a missing wife and the husband who becomes the prime suspect is filled with psychological drama. Also, 'The Dry' by Jane Harper is excellent. Set in a drought - stricken Australian town, a detective returns to his hometown to investigate a murder - suicide that might be more than it first appears.

Sure. 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides is a great new mystery novel. It keeps you guessing until the very end. Another one is 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens, which combines mystery with beautiful nature descriptions. And 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn is also very popular, full of twists and turns.