Can you briefly introduce some FT best books of 2018 fiction?

Well, 'Demon Copperhead' stands out with its vivid characters. 'Chain - Gang All - Stars' makes a strong statement about society. 'Trust' keeps you hooked with its mystery. All these are among the great books in '2023 best books fiction'.

Sure. 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman is likely to be on such a list. It's a gripping read that challenges the traditional ideas of power and gender. The concept of women having this extraordinary power creates a whole new world order and makes for a very interesting story.

Yes, 'The Sellout' by Paul Beatty is another. It's a satirical take on race relations in the United States. It won the Man Booker Prize in 2016. The book uses humor to address serious and complex issues, making it both entertaining and thought - provoking.

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.

Sure. 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess is one. It's set in a violent future and has a unique language. 'The War of the Worlds' by H.G. Wells is a classic about Martians invading Earth. 'I, Robot' by Isaac Asimov presents his famous Three Laws of Robotics. These books are great examples from the list of best science fiction books.

Don't forget 'Death's End'. It's part of a trilogy. It deals with huge ideas like the end of the universe. It's really an amazing read for those into deep - thinking science fiction.

Sure. 'Lessons in Chemistry' was quite popular. It has a unique plot with a female chemist as the protagonist. It's not just about science but also about gender equality in the workplace.

One of the books is 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' by Philip K. Dick. It inspired the movie 'Blade Runner'. It delves into what it means to be human. 'The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress' by Robert A. Heinlein is set on the Moon and involves a revolution. 'The Invisible Man' by H.G. Wells, while not strictly pure science - fiction, has elements that are related to scientific experiments gone wrong.

Sure. 'Starship Troopers' by Robert A. Heinlein is one. It's about a future military fighting against alien bugs. It explores themes of citizenship and military service. Then there's 'A Canticle for Leibowitz' by Walter M. Miller Jr. which is set in a post - apocalyptic world where the Catholic Church preserves knowledge. 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' by Philip K. Dick is also in there. It inspired the movie 'Blade Runner' and deals with the question of what it means to be human.

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.