In the world of literature, the year 2023 unfolds as a treasure trove for enthusiasts, marked by the release of remarkable books penned by both Indian and foreign authors. This year’s offerings span the realms of gripping thrillers, heartwarming romances, sweeping historical sagas, and thought-provoking sci-fi narratives. Dhanush Kumar writes down the list of the top 10 best novels of 2023.

Energize Your Mind by Gaur Gopal Das

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to achieve a calm, productive, and stress-free life. Gaur Gopal Das, a famous Indian guru and motivational speaker, shares his insights and tips on using meditation and other mind tools to understand and work with your mind. This book will help you overcome your fears, doubts, and anxieties and to find your inner peace and happiness.

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

This is a stunning debut novel by Rebecca Yarros, a new star in the sci-fi genre. Fourth Wing is a space opera romance that follows the adventures of Zara, a rebel pilot who joins a secret mission to infiltrate the Empyrean. This ruthless empire rules the galaxy. Along the way, she meets Kade, a mysterious and handsome soldier with a hidden agenda. As they face danger and betrayal, they discover a passion that transcends their differences and loyalties.

The Kargil Story by Deepak Surana

This book is a comprehensive and captivating account of the Kargil War, one of India’s most significant and heroic events. Deepak Surana, a journalist and a war correspondent, has collected the stories of over a hundred Jawans who fought in the war and has narrated them with vivid details and emotions. The book covers the five crucial Indian assaults of the war and reveals the never-heard-before stories of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism.

Happy Place by Emily Henry

This is a charming and funny novel by Emily Henry, the author of the best-selling Beach Read. Happy Place is about Poppy, a successful travel writer who has a secret: she hates traveling. She prefers to stay in her cozy apartment and write about places she has never visited. But when her editor finds out, she forces Poppy to go on a real trip and write an honest review. Poppy reluctantly agrees and ends up in a remote cabin in the woods, where she meets Alex, a grumpy park ranger who challenges her to step out of her comfort zone.

Bipin: The Man behind the Uniform by Rachna Bisht Rawat

This book is a tribute to General Bipin Rawat, one of the most brave army officers that India has ever seen. Rachna Bisht Rawat, a best-selling author of the defense segment, has interviewed his friends and family members and has written a biography that covers his life and career, from his childhood to his tragic death in a copter crash in 2021. The book reveals the personal and professional sides of Bipin Rawat and shows how he rose to the top in the armed forces despite the controversies and challenges he faced.

Yellowface by R.F.Kuang

This is a powerful novel by R.F. Kuang, the author of the acclaimed Poppy War trilogy. Yellowface is set in a near-future America, where a Chinese-American named Lily Chen becomes the target of a racist backlash after she is cast as the lead in a Hollywood adaptation of a Chinese classic. As she struggles to cope with the gate and threats, she also uncovers a dark conspiracy that involves the Chinese government, the American media, and her own identity.

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

This is a delightful and intelligent novel by Ali Hazelwood, a debut author and a neuroscientist. Love, theoretically, is about Lucy, a PhD student obsessed with her research on the brain and love. She has no time or interest in romance until she meets Theo, a handsome and arrogant professor who is an expert on game theory and rationality. They agree to a fake relationship to help each other with their academic goals, but soon, they fall for each other for real.

The Stolen Heir by Holly Black

This is a thrilling and magical novel by Holly Black, the famous Folk of the Air Series author. The Stolen Heir is the first look of a new duology that follows the adventures of Lila, a thief who steals a mysterious necklace from a palace. She soon discovers that the necklace belongs to the missing heir of the kingdom, who was kidnapped as a baby and replaced by a changeling. Lila decides to find the natural heir and return the necklace, but she is not the only one looking for him.

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

This is a stunning and epic novel by Rebecca Ross, the author of the acclaimed Sisters of Sword and Song. Divine Rivals is the first book in a new series that follows the lives of two sisters, Aurelia and Lyra, who are born with the power to wield magic. They are separated at birth and raised in different kingdoms, unaware of each other’s existence. But when the war breaks out between their lands, they are destined to meet and compete for the throne of the goddess of magic.

A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber

This is a romantic and enchanting novel by Stephanie Garber, the author of the best-selling Caraval series. A Curse for True Love is the third and final book in the Once upon a Broken Heart Series, which follows the adventures of Evangeline Fox, a girl who makes a deal with the Prince Of Hearts, a charming and dangerous faerie who can break any heart. In this book, Evangeline has to face the consequences of her bargain and find a way to save her true love from a terrible curse.