Fiction
What Is Fiction?
The genre of fiction are books that are literary works that are imagined or invented by the author, rather than being based on real events or people. They typically involve the creation of characters, settings, and plots that are fictional and exist solely within the author's imagination. Fiction books encompass a wide range of genres, including but not limited to literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery, historical fiction, and young adult fiction. These books are designed to entertain, engage the reader's imagination, and explore various themes and ideas through storytelling. Fiction books can be a source of escapism, offering readers a chance to immerse themselves in different worlds and perspectives.
Where Fiction Started
"The Epic of Gilgamesh" is often regarded as one of the earliest works of fiction in human history. It is an ancient Sumerian epic poem that dates back to the 3rd millennium BCE. While it contains elements of mythology and historical accounts, it also incorporates fictional elements and storytelling.
Another early example of a work of fiction is "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu, written in Japan around the early 11th century. It is considered one of the world's first novels and tells the story of the life and romances of a nobleman named Genji.
It's important to note that the concept of fiction and storytelling has been present in human culture for centuries, and there may be earlier examples that have been lost to time. The definition and understanding of fiction have evolved over time, so pinpointing the very first fiction book can be challenging.
Our Top 25 Fiction Books
"The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee
"1984" by George Orwell
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger
"The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien
"Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
"The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
"Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn
"The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
"The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown
"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
"The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien
"The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson
"The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak
"The Shining" by Stephen King
"The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
"The Chronicles of Narnia" by C.S. Lewis
"The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
"The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
20 Good Reads
"Mentor: The Kid & the CEO" by Tom Pace and Walter Jenkins
"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
"The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
"Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn
"The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
"The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
"The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
"The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon
"Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman
"The Rosie Project" by Graeme Simsion
"Big Little Lies" by Liane Moriarty
"The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah
"The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt
"Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel
"The Martian" by Andy Weir
"Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline
"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak
"All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr