The Best of "Best Book" Lists

The Best of "Best Book" Lists Collection gathers together a selection of popular bestsellers and fan favorites that frequently appear on "Best of" lists. This diverse Collection includes picks to suit a range of age groups and genre preferences, from otherworldly fantasy to gripping crime thrillers.

Three Women

by Lisa Taddeo

Publication year 2019

Genre Biography, Nonfiction

Themes Identity: Femininity, Identity: Sexuality, Identity: Masculinity

Tags Love / Sexuality, Gender / Feminism, Trauma / Abuse / Violence, Women's Studies (Nonfiction), Modern Classic Fiction, Biography

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Tiny Beautiful Things

by Cheryl Strayed

Genre Essay Collection, Nonfiction

Tags Self Help, Relationships, Psychology, Psychology, Biography

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Today Tonight Tomorrow

by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Publication year 2020

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Life/Time: Coming of Age, Self Discovery, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Values/Ideas: Literature, Emotions/Behavior: Fear, Life/Time: Childhood & Youth

Tags Romance, Realistic Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction

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Today Will Be Different

by Maria Semple

Publication year 2016

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Relationships: Daughters & Sons, Relationships: Family, Relationships: Marriage, Relationships: Siblings

Tags Realistic Fiction, Humor, Modern Classic Fiction

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

by Gabrielle Zevin

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Grief, Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness, Identity: Disability, Relationships: Teams, Values/Ideas: Art

Tags Romance, Historical Fiction, Relationships, Gender / Feminism, Disability, Race / Racism, Trauma / Abuse / Violence, Modern Classic Fiction

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Too Bright to See

by Kyle Lukoff

Publication year 2021

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Grief, Life/Time: Coming of Age, Identity: Gender

Tags LGBTQ, Fantasy, Relationships, Coming of Age / Bildungsroman, Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction, Children's Literature, Realistic Fiction, Religion / Spirituality

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Too Much and Never Enough

by Mary L. Trump

Publication year 2020

Genre Biography, Nonfiction

Themes Relationships: Family, Emotions/Behavior: Conflict, Values/Ideas: Fame

Tags Politics / Government, Psychology, History: U.S., History: World, Psychology, Biography

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To Paradise

by Hanya Yanagihara

Publication year 2022

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Society: Class, Self Discovery, Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice

Tags Historical Fiction, LGBTQ, Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction, History: World

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To Sleep in a Sea of Stars

by Christopher Paolini

Publication year 2020

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Natural World: Space & The Universe, Relationships: Family, Emotions/Behavior: Conflict, Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt, Society: War, Natural World: Flora/plants, Relationships: Teams

Tags Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction, Fantasy

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Tower of Dawn

by Sarah J. Maas

Publication year 2023

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride, Identity: Disability, Self Discovery

Tags Fairy Tale / Folklore, Fantasy, Romance, Action / Adventure, New Adult

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Translation State

by Ann Leckie

Publication year 2023

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Natural World: Space & The Universe, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Identity: Gender, Emotions/Behavior: Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness, Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride, Identity: Disability, Identity: Language, Identity: Mental Health, Identity: Race, Identity: Sexuality, Life/Time: Coming of Age, Life/Time: The Future, Relationships: Family, Self Discovery, Society: Class, Society: Colonialism, Society: Education, Society: Politics & Government, Society: War, Values/Ideas: Equality, Values/Ideas: Science & Technology

Tags Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction, LGBTQ, Fantasy

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Trespasses

by Louise Kennedy

Publication year 2022

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Emotions/Behavior: Conflict, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Society: Community

Tags Historical Fiction, Irish Literature, Modern Classic Fiction, History: World, Romance

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Tress of the Emerald Sea

by Brandon Sanderson

Publication year 2023

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Self Discovery, Relationships: Friendship, Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance

Tags Fantasy, Romance, Action / Adventure, Mystery / Crime Fiction

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Tropic of Cancer

by Henry Miller

Publication year 1934

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Identity: Masculinity, Natural World: Food, Values/Ideas: Art

Tags Classic Fiction, Auto/Biographical Fiction, American Literature, Love / Sexuality, French Literature, History: World

Tropic of Cancer (1934) was Henry Miller’s third novel after the never-published Clipped Wings (1922) and Moloch: or, This Gentile World (1928). Miller referred to it as his “Paris book,” and it was wildly controversial for its candid depictions of sex. It was the subject of legal disputes and censorship attempts for decades, though ironically it has never been out of print. Tropic of Cancer brings together various genres, including autobiography, memoir, manifesto, and philosophical... Read Tropic of Cancer Summary

True Colors

by Kristin Hannah

Publication year 2009

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Relationships: Family, Relationships: Siblings, Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness, Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal, Emotions/Behavior: Love, Emotions/Behavior: Grief, Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride

Tags Modern Classic Fiction, Romance, Drama / Tragedy

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Truly Madly Guilty

by Liane Moriarty

Publication year 2016

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Relationships: Marriage, Relationships: Friendship, Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies

Tags Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction, Mystery / Crime Fiction, Modern Classic Fiction, Relationships, Psychological Fiction, Trauma / Abuse / Violence, Parenting, Love / Sexuality

Truly Madly Guilty is Liane Moriarty’s seventh adult novel, published in 2016. The work uses suspense elements and a nonlinear timeline to tell a story of a backyard barbecue and its deep emotional and psychological repercussions for the attendees. The book explores themes of friendship, marriage, and parenthood through the relationships of three couples, Erika and Oliver, Clementine and Sam, and Tiffany and Vid.The edition referenced is the first US e-book edition from Flatiron Books.Plot... Read Truly Madly Guilty Summary