"We are all migrants through time." 
 I've really been treating myself this year, y'all. Exit West was one of my most anticipated reads of 2017 and I loved it. Hamid's prose is so simple but so savory, and carries such finesse that practically nothing escapes contributing to his viewpoint. 
 Exit West is a novel about the complicated emotions of emigrating, about the short-sighted fears of nativism, about nostalgia, segmentation, and hope. The story follows a young woman and man who've only just met when mysterious doors begin appearing world-wide, doors that transport you to other countries. As the meaning of borders begins to evolve, so does regional identity, the oppressive power of violent regimes, and the choices available to us all. 
 This is one I've already been recommending to friends. It's timely and beautiful - and will be one of my favorites this year.