If you’re looking for fiction recommendations, you’ve come to the right place.
Maybe you’ve never been a reader. Maybe you’ve enjoyed non-fiction but want to try something new. Or maybe you just want a few fictional suggestions to add to your reading list. No matter what your reasoning is, I’m glad you’ve dropped by because I have some really awesome titles to share with you!
When someone is interested in reading fiction, I don’t want to overwhelm them. While fantasy is definitely my favorite genre, it can be daunting to others, so that wasn’t where I started. Instead, I stuck with mostly contemporary, historical fiction, and small doses of magical realism or classic fantasy. I took that into account when I put together this article and I was very strategic with the final list.
My hope is that this list will inspire you to either branch out or at least add these incredible titles to your current reading list.
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Daisy Jones and the six totally sounds up my alley! I love historical fiction. And of course, LOTR is always a good read!
Lizzie
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I like the range of books you’ve picked here from fantasy to contemporary romances. The Invisible Life or Addie LaRue is one that has been on my TBR since it came out. I will definitely check out your review! Lovely War also sounds really good! I had not heard of it before and now will be on the lookout for in the library. Thanks for compiling the list and sharing it!
I loved beach read sooooo much! Same with two lives of lydia bird
Big Little Lies is always a good idea. It’s an amazing book!
Daisy Jones was such a good read. I can’t wait for the series to come out!
oooo you’ve inspired me to give beach read a go, it sounds so fun! This whole list is full of great suggestions xx
mia // https://beautiful-inspiring-creative-life.com
I’ve read most of these books and agree with your choices! I’d also say The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon simply because it’s one of my favourites haha.
In Five Years has been on my list for a while now – need to read that one this spring! And love that you included Lord of the Rings. No lie, I’m actually watching one of the movies as I type this haha 🙂
I’ve only read a couple of these; I need to add more to my list! I actually watched Big Little Lies the TV show first and still haven’t read the book. I hear the book is so good so I really need to get on that!
two lives of Lydia bird has been on my reading list for awhile now – need to make it happen! so many great books on this list! I have to say I read in 5 years and for some reason didn’t love it. I really can’t put my finger on it but wasn’t my favorite book. looking forward to reading Lydia bird and beach read!
xo Laura Leigh
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Daisy Jones and the Six was so good, love historical fiction. Would love to see your list of faves in that genre.
xo Jaimie
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Since I don’t enjoy historical fiction, my list would consist of Daisy Jones, Evelyn Hugo, Lovely War, and that’s about it… the only historical fiction I read is fantasy as well haha!
Love these recs! Read some of them but mostly have not been read yet. Even though I’m not new to reading fiction, I’ll add some to my tbr 🙂
so many great books that I have read and loved in this roundup!
Ooh I love this idea for a post, although I’d be like you and really struggle not just dumping a load of high-end fantasy books on people that might leave them running for the hills if not their kind of genre. Great recommendations here!
Ohhh I love this list! A few of my favorites are also here, such as The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones and The Six, and Lovely War! I have the LOTR books in my tbr for a long time, and even a big fantasy reader such as myself is still intimidated by it.
What a great post! I actually haven’t read most of these, but I recommend THuG to literally everyone I met whether they’re a reader or not.
These are all such great picks! So many of these are either books I would recommend myself or are on my to-read list!
Many of these are my favorite books! Some of them are on my TBR as well. For sure, The Lord of the Rings is my lifetime favorite books 😀 Thanks for sharing x
I’m not new to fiction at all, having been a reader since I was a kid but even now I’m too intimidated by The Lord of the Rings to read it! There are some here I really want to pick up though so thank you for the reminder 🙂 x
I wish there was more time to read books and do all of the other things on my list as well. Great list for those down time moments.
Fantastic list! Totally away from my usual genre, but I see some here that I would not mind spending a cozy weekend with! Always love your book recommendations and pinning to my TBR list!
This is a great list! Big Little Lies was one of my favourites recently- such a fun story from beginning to end! Next on my list is Beach Read. It looks like such a cute story and I love books where the characters themselves are writers.
I Loved Big Little Lies! And there are definitely more than one I plan on adding to my summer reading list! Beach Read and Seven Husbands both look great!
As summer approaches, I’m always on the lookout for a good fiction read. Thanks for these tips! Now if I could just find some quiet time for reading…it’s hard to come by with kids! 😂
Fiction is my favorite and this book list is great! I am adding Invisible Life of Addie, The Seven Husbands, and Beach Read to my TBR list. I thought Big Little Lies was amazing!!!! I read it before the show was made and loved the twists! If I can add one of my favorites, Bear Town by Fredrik Backman. It was slow to get into but it was but oh so good! His character development is top-notch in my mind.
I’ve only read LOTR from this list. But that was long time ago. I’m now interested to read The Hate That You Give and Lovely War. Thank you for sharing. Good post.
Ahh this is such a good list! Adding Beach Read and In Five Years to my TBR immediately. After Evelyn Hugo, of course…. Thank you for the recommendations (also your blog is so pretty!) 🙂
I want to read all of these! Great selection. Thanks for adding more books to my tbr 😉
Fab suggestions! I recently finished The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue and loved it, it was beautifully written! The Hate U Give has been on my tbr for what feels like ages now – thanks for reminding me to get to it sooner rather than later and for some great recommendations x
First of, welcome back Stephanie! I love fiction books but I haven’t read any of these. This is a fab list with many interesting reads. I would love to read The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo, the hate you give and daisy Jones and the six. I’ll add them to my to be read.
I’ve read almost all of these and definitely agree that they’re great for new fiction readers!
I’m definitely not new to Fiction but I’d 100% take you up on some of these suggestions. There’s a ton of books here I need to read. Although I’m a life-long Fiction fan and still haven’t read Lord of the Rings because it’s far too intimidating!
This is such a great mix of books. Lovely War has been on my TBR list for a while.
Love this list! Totally going to hide because I read only two of them thinking to find plenty! The two lives of Lydia Bird sounds very interesting! I have The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo on hold on Libby and can’t wait to start it after your recommendations! x
The Hate U Give and LOTR are great recommendations!
I’ve only read a few of these! The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue was an instant favorite of mine! Definitely adding In Five Years to my TBR.
Ive liked the midnight library! But more in a way of « knowing what happens in the end- everything make sense » kinda deal? Like, if you quit halfway you definately won’t get the message out of it.
Beach reads (and anything of hers), I still have to read!