Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945) books

When Lorelai loses her husband, her world quietly collapses. Life becomes about surviving each day and raising her...  Read More >>

Born of sin. Raised in fear. Silenced by guilt. Reborn into words. Illegitimate is an intimate, poetic, and brutal...  Read More >>

Bad Bad Girl is a compelling exploration of a mother's life in exile from one of America's finest stylists.  Read More >>

""Internationally bestselling author Holly Seddon debuts in the US for the first time with this unmissable, riveting,...  Read More >>

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Critically acclaimed and reader-favourite author Susan Lee’s hilarious adult debut is a shimmering and joyful look...  Read More >>

When a young countess is kidnapped by a charismatic highwaywoman, sparks fly. But with dangerous secrets lurking...  Read More >>

A psychologically charged coming-of-age novel about obsession, rivalry, and moral consequence, For Love of Billie...  Read More >>

Charlotte never meant to end up in Hollywood. She certainly didn't plan on building a career in prosthetic makeup,...  Read More >>

Ein Strafverteidiger, der sich als Hehler ausgibt; eine Künstlerin, die Menschen wie Baumaterial verbraucht; und...  Read More >>

Gian-Luca has a rocky start in life, and is sent to grow up with his grandparents amongst an Italian immigrant community...  Read More >>

""Adam and Eve and Pinch Me: Tales"" is a masterful collection of short fiction by A. E. Coppard, a writer renowned...  Read More >>

""Action, and Other Stories"" is a compelling collection of short fiction by C. E. Montague, exploring the depths...  Read More >>

""Painted Fires"" is a compelling novel by the celebrated Canadian author and activist Nellie L. McClung. Set against...  Read More >>

""Adam's Rest"" is a compelling work of fiction set in a small, stagnant South African town that serves as the backdrop...  Read More >>

""The Actor: A Chronicle"" is a compelling novel that delves into the intricate life of a man dedicated to the art...  Read More >>

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""The Able McLaughlins"" is a poignant and evocative novel that captures the spirit of the American frontier through...  Read More >>

""Aventures de Jérôme Bardini"" est un roman psychologique profond de Jean Giraudoux qui explore les thèmes de...  Read More >>

This highly readable novel revolves around a train crash, whilst also dealing with divisions and tensions in society,...  Read More >>

Celebrating 100 Years of Joyce's masterpiece With a new introduction by Anne Enright Set entirely on one day,...  Read More >>

""A Passionate Rebel"" is a captivating work of romantic fiction that explores the tumultuous journey of a woman...  Read More >>

""Abbe Pierre's People"" is a charming collection of interconnected stories set in the sun-drenched, picturesque...  Read More >>

Rich with biographical echoes, this novel reveals the emergence of the schematic ironies which characterise the...  Read More >>

Written in an analytic style, Adolphe writes about love, his own experiences in love, but he also reflects his anxieties...  Read More >>