Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) books

Set in 1936 Manchester, aspiring artist Rose clashes with her controlling sister amid rising fascism. Drawn to Renzo,...  Read More >>

This coming of-age story follows two nineteen-year olds, Jo and Lou. After sheltered upbringings, the two set out...  Read More >>

The spellbinding debut novel that launched the career of one of the greatest Italian writers of the twentieth century...  Read More >>

A body is found beneath a boat on Rydal Water. Another death occurs at a health and wellness conference nearby....  Read More >>

Spinning Silver is a an extraordinary, magical novel with a fairy-tale feel, inspired by traditional folklore. Two...  Read More >>

A BEAUTIFUL TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING MASTERPIECE WITH A NEW PREFACE FROM THE AUTHOR...  Read More >>

The first in a mystery series from the much-loved Irish actor, writer and comedian, for readers who enjoy the warmth...  Read More >>

An emotional and heart-wrenching New York Times bestselling BookTok favorite for fans of Colleen Hoover, Carley...  Read More >>

In this stunning debut that takes us from Kinshasa to London, the stakes of love collide with religion and societal...  Read More >>

Vivian Kemper is a a beautiful thirty-five year old wife and mother living in Newport Beach, California. Her husband...  Read More >>

The author of the runaway bestseller Where'd You go, Bernadette returns with an uproarious, irresistible heart-tugging...  Read More >>

In contemporary Paris, a narrator and two companions explore the life and work of Gertrude Stein: a subversive imagining...  Read More >>

The probing and irrepressibly poignant debut short story collection from Rachel Khong, author of the New York Times...  Read More >>

Curtis Sittenfeld meets Katherine Heiny in this irresistible debut about mothers and daughters, the things we carry...  Read More >>

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An irresistible debut novel that is funny and hopeful about death, poignant about life, and a love-letter to the...  Read More >>

In the heart of the North Carolina Appalachians, a summer of escape becomes a fight for survival in this gripping...  Read More >>

Curtis Sittenfeld meets Katherine Heiny in this irresistible debut about mothers and daughters, the things we carry...  Read More >>

A small community in North Yorkshire is haunted by an evil presence as it deals with the devastation of Thatcher's...  Read More >>

The second novel of the Forerunner Saga trilogy by science fiction legend Greg Bear-set in the Halo universe and...  Read More >>

A powerful literary debut focusing on the Indo-Fijian indenture system and how it affected generations across the...  Read More >>

A twisty, compulsive destination thriller where no one is as perfect as they seem. There's nothing more dangerous...  Read More >>

'A stunningly frank and darkly funny novel of loneliness and resilience. I loved it.' Bonnie Garmus, bestselling...  Read More >>

The first novel ever written about Miles Franklin: bold, brilliant, and blazingly modern.  Read More >>