Fiction

Want to lose yourself in another world? That’s the joy of fiction. Whether you’re looking to solve a crime in the hugely popular Thursday Murder Club series, or to explore the dystopian fantasy of The Handmaid’s Tale, novels change the way you see the world. Some of our most popular authors include Zadie SmithRichard Osman and Lisa Jewell, but we are constantly publishing new talent, too. Whether you like classicscrimefantasy, or short stories, our books offer something for everyone.

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100 must-read classics, as chosen by our readers

We asked you for your must-read classics; in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, here is one book for her every year, from iconic bestsellers to lesser-known gems.

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Must-read debut novels

From historical fiction to horror, iconic classics to contemporary bestsellers, these are the first novels to add to your reading list, as chosen by our readers.

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