Want
to read only the best novels? Looking for the best novels of all time?
These novels have been popular in recent years, but many of them
definitely make my list of the top best novels of all time. Of all the
books we've reviewed on this site, these are the five star fiction. Find
the best novel for your needs here.
'Beginner's Greek' by James Collins - Book Review
'Beginner’s
Greek' is the debut novel from James Collins, and it’s a shame he’s
waited this long to begin. The story of Holly and Peter is a simple,
old-fashioned story that’s sweet but not treacly; beautifully-written
but not precious. 'Beginner’s Greek' is utterly delightful.
The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy - Book Review
The
Black Dahlia by James Ellroy is an exquisitely written book of murder
and obsession that takes the true details of the unsolved 1947 Elizabeth
Short murder and creates a fictional story of a police detective
determined to solve the case.
'Brooklyn' by Colm Tóibín - Book Review
Brooklyn,
a novel written by Colm Tóibín, a critically acclaimed Irish novelist,
tells the story of a young woman from a small town in Ireland who leaves
the world she’s known and moves to Brooklyn in the 1950s. Brooklyn is a
compelling and poignant story of identity, transformation and family
ties.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
The
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon tells the
story of a teenager with autism's quest to find out who killed the
neighbor's dog. Find out if this mystery is worth getting to the bottom
of.
'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green - Book Review
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is one of the best books of 2012.
'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' by M.Shaffer and A. Barrows
The
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a charming book about
reading, letters and life on a small island during and after World War
II.
Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - Book Review
Find
out about Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Is this tale of friendship,
betrayal and redemption that is set in Afghanistan worth reading? The
Kite Runner topped the bestsellers lists for several reasons. Find out
what they are here.
'Little Bee' by Chris Cleave - Book Review
Little
Bee, a powerful and beautiful novel written by Chris Cleave, is hard to
describe. This is due, in part, to the book jacket's coyness about the
subject matter; it suggests that the reader not to reveal too much
about the plot. It's not revealing too much to say that Little Bee is a
captivating novel, exquisitely written. It's worth picking up to find
its secrets out for yourself.
Madonnas of Leningrad - Book Review
Madonnas
of Leningrad is an astonishing debut novel that captivates and moves
the reader. Debra Dean’s novel tells the story of Marina, a young woman
enduring the siege of Leningrad during World War II.
On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan - Book Review
On
Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan is a slim novel, and the prose is spare. Its
ambition is small, too: the main story takes place on just one night.
Don’t let this smallness fool you, though. Edward’s and Florence’s
entire lives are contained in Ian McEwan’s stunning novel.
'One Second After' by William Forstchen - Book Review
One
Second After is a riveting and chilling tale of an electromagnetic
pulse (EMP) attack on the United States. It is a thrilling page turner,
but is also so much more. The danger it illustrates is so great and so
real that leaders in our government are now reading this book. Let's
hope they take it seriously.
The Passage by Justin Cronin - Book Review
What is The Passage? It is a new standard for provocative and arresting apocalyptic literature, the first must-read of 2010.
'The Reader' by Bernhard Schlink - Book Review
The
Reader by Bernhard Schlink is the story of a 15-year-old boy who has an
affair with a woman more than twice his age. Years later, he finds out a
secret about her.
The Road by Cormac McCarthy - Book Review
Add
another to Cormac McCarthy’s growing list of masterpieces. McCarthy’s
new novel, The Road, combines Blood Meridian’s terse, poetic meditations
on the horrific depths of human depravity with the taut, thriller
writing found in his most recent work No Country for Old Men. What
separates The Road from his other works is McCarthy’s ability to capture
moments of lyrical and emotional beauty in a father and son’s haunted
relationship even as a silent cloud of death covers the world in
darkness.
'Solar' by Ian McEwan - Book Review
Ian
McEwan is the best selling and critically acclaimed author of novels
including Saturday and Atonement. His latest novel, Solar, is a
riveting and funny story, completely unusual and as good as anything he
has ever written.
Splendor of Silence by Indu Sundaresan - Book Review
Splendor
of Silence is a lush, poetic and exquisitely crafted novel that should
appeal to anyone who loves reading. This story of a young woman and the
secretive American soldier she meets in India is romantic and
passionate but doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of life under
British rule. The author, Indu Sundaresan, skillfully weaves romance
with historical fiction, making for a satisfying, poignant and
highly-recommended read.
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield - Book Review
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield is a rich story about secrets, ghosts, winter, books and family.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
The
Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger is a love story about a man
who involuntarily travels through time and the woman who loves him from
her childhood. Read this review of The Time Traveler's Wife to find out
whether it is worth picking up.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
To
Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee remains as powerful today as when it
was first released in 1960. Find out what makes this American classic a
must read and why it keeps reappearing on the bestsellers lists.
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen - Book Review
The
pages of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen burst with rich descriptions
and action. You will be drawn into the world of ringmasters, elephants
and sideshows. You will also experience the world of nursing homes and
old age. You will not want to put Water for Elephants down, and when it
is over, you will want more.
What is the What by Dave Eggers - Book Review
What
is the What is an astonishing, eye-opening, and heartbreaking book that
defies classification. Even if you’re not familiar with the Lost Boys
and their struggles to escape from war-torn Sudan, you’ll be drawn into
this pseudo-autobiography.
'When Will There Be Good News' by Kate Atkinson - Book Review
Kate
Atkinson' latest book, When Will There Be Good News?, revisits the same
characters and offers the same precise, insightful writing combined
with a heart-stopping thriller plotlines as her previous two thrillers.
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