Top 10 Books of the Year
- 3 minsAs we begin the new year, it’s time to start thinking about what books we should add to our reading lists. With so many great books being published in 2023, it can be tough to decide which ones to read first. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of 10 must-read books of 2023:
1. The Last Voyage by Jhumpa Lahiri
This novel follows a group of passengers aboard a luxury cruise ship that unexpectedly becomes stranded at sea. As they navigate the treacherous waters and each other’s secrets, they must also confront their own mortality.
2. The City of Crows by Victoria Schwab
In this dark fantasy novel, a young woman discovers she has the power to see and communicate with ghosts. As she delves deeper into this magical world, she uncovers a sinister plot that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.
3. The Burning World by Jeff Vandermeer
This science fiction novel is the sequel to Vandermeer’s highly acclaimed “Annihilation.” It follows a group of survivors as they attempt to navigate a world that has been irrevocably changed by a mysterious and deadly force.
4. The Butterfly House by Sarah Jio
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5. A World Without You by Beth Revis
In this young adult novel, a boy who believes he has the power to time travel is sent to a school for troubled teens. As he struggles to come to terms with his abilities and the trauma that led him there, he begins to question his own sanity.
6. The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova
This magical realism novel follows a family of women who have been blessed with mystical powers. As they grapple with their own abilities and the secrets of their ancestors, they must also confront the oppressive forces that seek to destroy them.
7. The Art of Losing by Elizabeth Bishop
This memoir follows acclaimed poet Elizabeth Bishop as she grapples with loss and grief throughout her life. From the death of her parents to the end of her romantic relationships, Bishop’s story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
8. The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri
This historical fiction novel is set in 18th century Sicily and follows a young fisherman as he becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy. As he navigates the treacherous political landscape of his home, he also begins to fall in love with a mysterious woman.
9. The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
Set on the Korean island of Jeju, this historical fiction novel follows the lives of two women who are part of a matriarchal society of female divers. As they navigate the complexities of their friendship and the political upheaval of their time, they must also confront the brutal realities of war.
10. Empress of the Night by Eva Stachniak
Set on the Korean island of Jeju, this historical fiction novel follows the lives of two women who are part of a matriarchal society of female divers. As they navigate the complexities of their friendship and the political upheaval of their time, they must also confront the brutal realities of war.