Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) books

Former army mechanic Mel Greenway uncovers a body in the gardens of the decaying Avonby estate, dragging her into...  Read More >>

The second novel from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things 'Godfrey's gentle,...  Read More >>

A murder at sea, a killer below deck?  Read More >>

Pasiphae is a reimagining of the story of the Queen of Crete before Theseus and the myth of the Minotaur replaced...  Read More >>

'A waspishly witty eye cast on the war between sisters and brothers in polluted, high-achieving Delhi' Francis Spufford...  Read More >>

Torikaebaya monogatari is a twelfth-century Japanese tale like no other. As suggested by its title, which literally...  Read More >>

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In this skewed, mordantly funny novel, two women navigate ageing and relationships in divergent ways. Stuck in...  Read More >>

The brand new, epic romance from the bestselling author of The No-Show and The Flatshare - out now!  Read More >>

Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby returns with King of Ashes, a Black, Southern, Godfather-inspired...  Read More >>

A sweeping, multi-generational saga that traces the fractured bonds between three Iraqi-British sisters  Read More >>

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The second book in the sensational new series from Number One bestselling author Santa Montefiore. Each book can...  Read More >>

'A heartbreaking novel' MEG WOLITZER 'Profound and moving and real' ANDREW SEAN GREER 'A triumph' RUFI THORPE...  Read More >>

'A powerful story, beautifully told' M.L. STEDMAN'Truly compelling' WILLIAM BOYD‘Exquisitely written and deeply...  Read More >>

Five mudlarkers. One community. Countless unexpected discoveries!  Read More >>

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The brand new book from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop! 'Heartwarming...  Read More >>

The BRAND NEW steamy hockey sports romance from USA Today Bestseller Kelly Jamieson 💥⛸️💙⭐️ Perfect...  Read More >>

The perfect gift for mother's day (or for yourself), the gorgeous new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author,...  Read More >>

A wild child with a ferocious imagination will stop at nothing to protect his family  Read More >>

""Award-winning Colombian author Laura Restrepo weaves contemporary themes and ancient myth in this story of star-crossed...  Read More >>

From the bestselling author of Call Me By Your Name, this contemporary twist on A Brief Encounter is a tender meditation...  Read More >>

A sweeping love story with a touch of myth and folklore set against the wilderness of the Cornish coast for fans...  Read More >>