What are some of the books from the top 100 best fiction books?

A great 2018 historical fiction is 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens. It's set in the marshes of North Carolina and spans several decades. The story follows a young girl named Kya who grows up alone in the wild. It combines elements of mystery, nature, and the changing social fabric of the South over time. It gives a great sense of the place and time, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the hardships Kya endures.

One of the top science fiction books in 2017 was 'The Collapsing Empire' by John Scalzi. It's set in a far - future galactic empire that starts to face a collapse of its interstellar travel system, which is full of political intrigue and interesting characters.

Then there's 'Sea of Tranquility' by Emily St. John Mandel. It weaves together different timelines and characters in a really unique way. The story jumps between the 1912 Canadian wilderness, a moon colony in the 2400s, and other settings. It has elements of science fiction but also a very human story at its core about connection and how events in different times can be intertwined.

One of the top fiction books is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It's a classic that explores themes of love, class, and social expectations through the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Another great one is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, which tackles racial injustice in a small southern town in a very poignant way. '1984' by George Orwell is also highly regarded. It presents a dystopian future where the government has extreme control over the people, making readers think about freedom and privacy.

'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is also likely to be on the list. It's a hilarious and absurd take on space travel and the universe, with memorable characters like Ford Prefect and Marvin the Paranoid Android. It shows a very different and comical side of science fiction.

Some well - known ones could be 'The Red Badge of Courage' which gives a great insight into the psychological state of a soldier during war. Another might be 'All Quiet on the Western Front' that vividly depicts the horrors of World War I trench warfare.

Some well - known ones could be 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It's a classic that explores themes of love, class, and society through the relationship of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.

Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders was also notable. It was a unique blend of historical and fictional elements, with a very creative narrative structure that told the story of Abraham Lincoln and his son in a rather unconventional way.

The top three could be 'Foundation' as it's a cornerstone of science fiction literature with its grand ideas. 'Brave New World' for its chilling vision of a future society. And 'Ender's Game' which has engaging characters and thought - provoking themes.

One more could be 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. It tells the story of Scout Finch growing up in the South and her father's fight for justice for a wrongly accused black man.