Best new fiction 2020

Here are some of the best new fiction books of 2020, across various genres:

Fiction

  1. "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett: A powerful and moving novel about twin sisters who grow up to lead very different lives.
  2. "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich: A historical novel that explores the experiences of Native Americans in the 1950s.
  3. "The Glass Hotel" by Emily St. John Mandel: A novel that weaves together multiple storylines set in a small town in Canada.
  4. "Redhead by the Side of the Road" by Anne Tyler: A quiet and introspective novel about a man who is struggling to find his place in the world.
  5. "The Deep" by Rivers Solomon: A haunting and imaginative novel that reimagines the myth of the mermaid.

Mystery/Thriller

  1. "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides: A psychological thriller about a famous painter who shoots her husband and refuses to speak.
  2. "The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton: A unique and complex murder mystery that follows a man who is trapped in a cycle of murder and rebirth.
  3. "The Stranger Diaries" by Elly Griffiths: A modern take on the Sherlock Holmes story, with a writer of horror stories becoming embroiled in a real-life murder mystery.
  4. "The Last House Guest" by Megan Miranda: A suspenseful novel about a woman who becomes embroiled in a mystery when her friend is found dead.
  5. "The Family Upstairs" by Lisa Jewell: A creepy and atmospheric novel about a family who moves into a mansion with a dark history.

Science Fiction/Fantasy

  1. "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune: A heartwarming and imaginative novel about a caseworker who discovers a magical orphanage.
  2. "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" by Alix E. Harrow: A beautifully written novel about a young woman who discovers a magical book that allows her to travel between worlds.
  3. "The Poppy War" by R.F. Kuang: A fantasy novel set in a world inspired by Chinese history and mythology.
  4. "The Outside" by Ada Hoffmann: A thought-provoking novel about a scientist who discovers a way to communicate with aliens.
  5. "The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern: A magical and imaginative novel about a graduate student who discovers a mysterious book that leads him on a quest.

Romance

  1. "The Honey-Don't List" by Christina Lauren: A romantic comedy about a couple who are struggling to keep their relationship alive.
  2. "The Bride Test" by Helen Hoang: A romantic novel about a woman who agrees to marry a man she's never met in order to secure a green card.
  3. "Red, White, and Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston: A romantic comedy about the First Son of the United States who falls in love with the Prince of Wales.
  4. "The Last Letter from Your Lover" by Lucinda Riley: A historical romance novel about a woman who discovers a cache of old letters that lead her on a quest to uncover the truth about her family's past.
  5. "The Soulmate Equation" by Christina Lauren: A romantic novel about a woman who uses a DNA test to find her perfect match.

These are just a few examples of the many great new fiction books of 2020. I hope you find something that interests you!