Can you name some of the top 10 dark fiction books?

Sure. 'The Sentence' by Louise Erdrich is a notable one. It combines elements of mystery, the supernatural, and the impact of the pandemic on a bookstore. It's a unique read with Erdrich's signature writing style.

Sure. 'Harry Potter series' by J.K. Rowling is extremely popular and could be in the top 10. It's a magical world full of adventure, friendship and the fight between good and evil. Then there's 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger which is about a young man's alienation and search for identity.

Sure. 'Mexican Gothic' is a great one. It combines elements of horror and mystery set in a spooky Mexican mansion. Another is 'The Only Good Indians' which tells a dark and vengeful tale of Native American folklore. And 'My Heart Is a Chainsaw' is also a top pick, with a complex and dark story centered around a horror - loving girl.

There's also 'The Miniaturist'. It's set in Amsterdam in the past and has an interesting plot about a young bride and some mysterious miniatures.

Definitely. 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott is a beloved classic. It follows the lives of four sisters growing up during the Civil War. 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle is another. It combines science fiction elements with a story about a girl's search for her father. And 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck, which portrays the friendship between two migrant workers, would be in the list.

Sure, 'The Martian' by Andy Weir was a big hit in 2015 fiction. It's about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his struggle for survival, which was both exciting and scientifically interesting.

'Earth Abides' by George R. Stewart is also excellent. It follows the story of a man who survives a plague that wipes out most of humanity and his attempts to build a new life. It's a thought - provoking look at post - apocalyptic survival.

Sure. 'The Maltese Falcon' by Dashiell Hammett is a classic crime fiction book. It's known for its hard - boiled detective Sam Spade. Another is 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith. It has a unique setting in Botswana. And 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling) is also a great crime read.

George Orwell's '1984' is also very popular. It depicts a dystopian future where the government has total control over people's lives. The concepts like Big Brother and thoughtcrime have entered popular culture, and the book has been widely read and studied.

Sure. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is one. It's a dystopian novel that makes you think about society. 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is also great. It follows a young boy's journey in a military - like training for a war against aliens.