Can you briefly introduce some NPR top fiction books?

Well, 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein is likely part of it. It presents a military - focused future society. Another is 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells, an early classic about an alien invasion. And 'The Time Machine' by the same author, which takes the reader on a journey through time, exploring different eras of the future and past. These books have had a huge impact on the science - fiction genre and are still widely read today.

Sure. 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville is a very likely candidate. It's a classic tale of obsession. 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger is also a well - known and influential book. Another one could be 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison, which is a powerful exploration of slavery and its aftermath.

Well, 'Hamnet' is also among them. This book gives an interesting take on Shakespeare's family life. It's written in a way that makes you feel like you're there with them in that time period.

Well, '4 3 2 1' by Paul Auster was one of the NPR best fiction books in 2017. It's a complex book that tells the story of Archie Ferguson in multiple versions. Another great one was 'What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky' by Lesley Nneka Arimah. Her short stories in this collection are really engaging and deal with various aspects of human nature.

One of the NPR best 2012 fiction books is 'Telegraph Avenue' by Michael Chabon. It's set in Oakland, California, and it weaves together the stories of different characters in a really engaging way. There's also 'The Snow Child' by Eowyn Ivey. It's a beautifully written fable - like story set in Alaska, with elements of magic and the harshness of the Alaskan wilderness.

I don't have an exact list of the top 10, but 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead was very popular in 2017. It's a powerful novel about slavery in America.

Sure. 'The Female Persuasion' by Meg Wolitzer was one. It's about female friendship and empowerment. Then there's 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' which is a powerful story with elements of race and family in the American South.

Sure. 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman is a great one. It's a thought - provoking book that imagines a world where women develop a biological power to electrocute at will. It flips gender dynamics on its head. Another is '4 3 2 1' by Paul Auster, which tells the story of Archie Ferguson in multiple versions of his life, exploring the idea of fate and choice.

Sure. 'The Catcher in the Rye' is one. It's about a teenager's disillusionment. Then there's 'Jane Eyre', a story of a strong - willed woman's journey. 'Ulysses' is also in there, a complex and experimental work.

Well, 'The Night She Disappeared' by Lisa Jewell is part of the top 2021 fiction. It's a mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat. 'The Other Black Girl' by Zakiya Dalila Harris is about a young black woman in the publishing world dealing with microaggressions and a strange mystery at work. And 'Cloud Cuckoo Land' by Anthony Doerr, which is a complex and beautifully written novel that weaves together different time periods and stories.