Can you recommend some best books of 2023 literary fiction?

Sure. 'Hamnet' by Maggie O'Farrell is one. It's a beautifully written fictional account of Shakespeare's family, specifically focusing on his son Hamnet. The language is rich and it gives a vivid picture of life during that time.

A really good one is 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte. It follows the life of the eponymous character, an orphan who becomes a governess. The relationship between Jane and Mr. Rochester is full of passion and moral dilemmas. Bronte's writing is rich and detailed, making the reader truly feel for the characters.

Sure. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a great one. It tells a story about racial injustice in the American South through the eyes of a young girl, Scout Finch. The characters are very vivid and it deals with important moral issues.

One great example is 'Call Me by Your Name' by André Aciman. It beautifully captures a young man's first love during a summer in Italy. The descriptions of the relationship and the emotions are very poignant.

One of the best is 'The Secret River' by Kate Grenville. It delves into the early colonial history of Australia from the perspective of a convict. This novel not only tells a great story but also offers deep insights into the cultural and historical aspects of Australia. Additionally, 'True History of the Kelly Gang' by Peter Carey is a remarkable piece of Australian literary fiction that reimagines the story of the infamous bushranger Ned Kelly.

One great example is 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho. It's a story about a young shepherd boy on a journey of self - discovery. Another is 'Anne of Green Gables' which follows the adventures of an orphan girl with a big heart. 'A Man Called Ove' is also very uplifting, showing the transformation of a grumpy old man.

Sure. 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabokov is a well - known example. It deals with a very controversial topic of an older man's infatuation with a young girl, and the way Nabokov writes is both beautiful and disturbing. Another one is 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis. It gives a disturbing look into the mind of a serial killer who is also a yuppie on the surface. 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde also fits. Dorian's pursuit of pleasure and his ability to remain outwardly beautiful while his soul decays is a classic example of the kind of morally complex and 'wicked' themes in this type of literature.

There are several good ones. 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote is a non - fictional work that reads like a thriller, very propulsive. 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris is another. The hunt for the serial killer and the interactions with Hannibal Lecter are full of tension and propulsion. Also, 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger has a certain propulsion as Holden Caulfield's journey through New York City and his search for meaning in his life keep the story moving.

One great ya literary fiction book is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells the story of two teens with cancer who fall in love.