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Want to lose yourself in another world or find the perfect, imaginative Christmas gift for your loved ones? That’s the joy of fiction. Whether you’re looking for popular cosy crime like the Thursday Murder Club series, or to explore the dystopian fantasy of 
The Handmaid’s Tale, novels change the way you see the world. Whether you like classics, crime books, fantasy and romance books, or short stories, our fiction books offer something for everyone.