Literary Fiction

The No.1 Sunday Times bestseller IN THE FINAL RECKONING, CHOOSE YOUR SIDE CAREFULLY… The epic conclusion to the globally bestselling historical series. After years fighting to reclaim his rightful home, Uhtred of Bebbanburg has returned to Northumbria. With his loyal band of warriors and a new...

By the nationally bestselling author of The Burning Side One family. Four generations. A secret son. A devastating addiction. A Texas family is met with losses and surprises of inheritance, but they’re unable to shake the pull back toward each other in this family saga perfect for readers of...

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER OVER 120 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE PUBLISHED IN 89 LANGUAGES “Teaches us about dreams, destiny, and the reason we are all here.”—Oprah Daily, “Best Self-Help Books of a Generation” A spellbinding audio presentation of the extraordinary bestseller...

OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SUBJECT OF A SIX-PART SUPER SOUL PODCAST SERIES HOSTED BY OPRAH WINFREY From the New York Times-bestselling author of Cutting for Stone comes a stunning and magisterial epic of love, faith, and medicine, set in Kerala, South...

'My heart grew, then broke, then mended itself. A wise, funny, brave novel and a story that you will never want to forget.' Favel Parrett An unforgettable story of loneliness, isolation and finding your way. Heart-wrenching, wise and wryly funny, this novel will make you kinder to those who are...

On the world called Hyperion, beyond the law of the Hegemony of Man, there waits the creature called the Shrike. There are those who worship it. There are those who fear it....

Discover the magic of the Faraway Tree this Easter. Now a major movie! The second book in the enchanting Magic Faraway Tree series by Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller - read by Kate Winslet. Joe, Beth and Frannie's cousin Rick comes to stay, reluctant at first to share in their...

"[Narrator Julia] Whelan's performance is unforgettable in this darkly romantic fantasy about one young woman cursed always to be forgotten...Her depiction of the darkness is smooth with a low cadence, capturing listeners' attention and their heart strings." –Booklist In the vein of The Time...

Author of the National Book Award-winning All the Pretty Horses, Cormac McCarthy is one of the most provocative American stylists to emerge in the last century. The striking novel Blood Meridian offers an unflinching narrative of the brutality that accompanied the push west on the 1850s Texas...

Obituary writer Bud Stanley isn’t really living his best life. He’s fallen into a funk after a divorce. (She left him for another man, who, in fairness, was far more interesting.) He’s not doing his job well. He’s given up on dating.

This Penguin Classic is performed by Luke Thompson, best known for his role in the hit Netflix drama Bridgerton. This definitive recording includes an introduction by David McDuff. A deep, complex examination of the crucial philosophical questions of human existence, from one of the world's most...

In this intriguing business novel, which illustrates state-of-the-art economic theory, Alex Rogo is a UniCo plant manager whose factory and marriage are failing. To revitalize the plant, he follows piecemeal advice from an elusive former college professor who teaches, for example, that reduction...

Pre-order the stunning Deluxe edition of The Lost Bookshop now, out in October 2026! ‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’ The Echo of Old Books meets The Lost Apothecary in this evocative and charming...

On the eve of his marriage to the beautiful Mercedes, having that very day been made captain of his ship, the young sailor Edmond Dantès is arrested on a charge of treason....

Since the earliest days of the Great Crusade, Sanguinius - angelic primarch of the IXth Legion - was ever among the closest and most loyal of Horus' brothers....

At 29, Claire is full of the joys of life - that is, until her husband leaves her on the day she gives birth to her baby. With a broken heart, a beautiful newly born and an expanding mirror image, she decides to visit her eccentric family in Dublin....

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE The beloved first novel featuring Olive Kitteridge, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of My Name is Lucy Barton and the Oprah’s Book Club pick Olive, Again “Fiction lovers, remember this name: Olive Kitteridge. . . . You’ll never forget her...

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Don Warrington, known for his roles in Death in Paradise and The Five as well as his multiple Shakespearean performances. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Oliver Ready. 'A truly great translation . . . This...

Change is coming to Faha, a small Irish parish unaltered in a thousand years. For one thing, the rain is stopping. Nobody remembers when it started; rain on the western seaboard is a condition of living. But now - just as Father Coffey proclaims the coming of the electricity - the rain clouds...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER No one knows you like your sister. She can make you laugh or break your heart with a single word. And no one writes novels like Kristin Hannah, an author who vividly explores the intricate bonds of family and, as Tami Hoag said “touches the deepest, most tender...

In the rural idyll of St Mary Mead, a murder has taken place. The despised Colonel Protheroe is found dead in the vicarage study by Reverend Leonard Clement. Though the Colonel had many enemies, the violence of his death shocks the sleepy village and starts the tongues of the local gossips wagging. The first suspects are the Colonel's beautiful young wife, Anne, and her purported lover, handsome artist Lawrence Redding. But St Mary Mead is full of secrets, and the real killer could be anyone.

Elizabeth Harker is the English wife of the next President of one of the most prestigious Universities in New England. But the day her husband's new role is announced, she discovers the news in the bed of her unnamed lover, a man with whom she has had a torrid affair and who also works at the University, whilst keeping a careful distance from her husband. Now Elizabeth realises that as the wife of the incoming President, all eyes will be on her and the University system is quick to remind her that her behaviour reflects not only on her marriage but on the university itself.

When young d'Artagnan arrives in Paris, eager for glory and adventure, he finds himself unwittingly drawn into a conspiracy that threatens the French crown. He quickly crosses swords and then forms a bond with three exceptional musketeers: Athos, the brooding nobleman; Porthos, the larger-than-life brawler; and Aramis, the silver-tongued charmer. Together, they forge a legendary alliance – the original bromance – ready to do anything for honour, loyalty, and panache.

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” So begins Pride and Prejudice, one of the most enduring and beloved novels in the English language. First published in 1813, Jane Austen’s timeless classic follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet and the reserved, enigmatic Mr. Darcy as they navigate first impressions, misunderstandings, family pressures, and the expectations of Regency society.

It is 1910 and life in Wiltshire is far from pleasant for Mattie Willitt and her sisters. Bullied by her stepfather, who attempts to force her into an unwelcome marriage, Mattie decides her only hope for happiness is to run away. With nowhere else to go, Mattie stays with Jacob and the two of them grow close. Their relationship is complicated by Emily Newington, the elderly landowner, who wishes to protect her property from her greedy cousin.

Two complete Jane Austen classics for the price of one - two of the most beloved novels in the English language, narrated in full. Pride and Prejudice follows Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy through one of literature's great slow-burn romances - sharp wit, stubborn pride, and two people who are...

An award-winning novel from an international rising star – spanning ancient and modern China – in the dazzlingly inventive style of Susanna Clarke, David Mitchell, and Charles Yu Inspired by the vacant, uninhabited megacities of China, Ghost Cities follows multiple narratives, including one...

These stories have earned their place in the pantheon of great literature. Their authors, Guy de Maupassant, Nikolai Gogol, and Oscar Wilde, are indisputable masters of the short story. They continue to entertain, thrill, and delight readers across generations because they are so deeply human, so relatable, and so exquisitely recounted. This definitive edition features: New nuanced translations from the original source material, bringing vibrant new life to timeless classics. Brief contextual and critical introductory notes. And beautiful title illustrations.

“A stunning debut. An intergenerational story full of the complexities of family life that will surprise and inspire you at every turn.” —Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author In this wise and warm debut novel, an Italian American grandmother, daughter, and granddaughter all...

When the ruthless landowner Fyodor Karamazov is murdered, the crime sends his three sons spiraling into crisis: Dmitri, the passionate sensualist locked in bitter rivalry with his father; Ivan, the fiercely rational skeptic; and Alyosha, the devout young novice. As the investigation and courtroom drama unfold, Dostoevsky transforms a tale of patricide into a profound portrait of Russian society at a moment of spiritual and cultural upheaval.

""Almost everybody can resonate with feelings of isolation. I don't like when everything gets related to the pandemic, but I do think it increased people's feelings of loneliness as we were all very disconnected for a while, and I think some people are still feelings the impacts of that. That's...

The greatest romance ever written, brought to life in a whole new way. Elizabeth Bennet is smart, witty, and entirely unimpressed by Mr. Darcy. Mr. Darcy is wealthy, proud, and completely unprepared for a woman who won't be dazzled by either. Their first meeting goes badly. Their second goes...

The arrival of novelist Kate Hardy at the lovely Dower House in Old Quinings, with her staunch ally and housekeeper Martha, has the whole village talking. Though welcomed warmly by Richard Morven at the Manor House and the charming, widowed Mrs. Stack, Kate likewise finds herself taken for a witch and is then one of the targets of a poison pen campaign - not to mention the rumours that her new home is haunted by its past inhabitant.

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Shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize 2025 The knock on the door changed everything. Until then, we were happy; we knew who we were. ‘You’ve got the wrong person,’ I told him. ‘My wife is gentle and kind. She wouldn’t hurt a fly.’ In 1939, when she was just nineteen years old...

The adventures of a poor gentleman who, inspired by reading novels of chivalry, sets out in the company of his faithful squire Sancho Panza to help the poor, weak and oppressed, as well as to fight against evil. Driven by the desire to achieve immortal fame and the love of Dulcinea - a peasant girl whom he named lady of his heart - Don Quixote becomes entangled in successive adventures and, in his attempt to fix the world, he will fight more than one heroic battle against windmills that, in his eyes, take the form of dangerous giants...

Rodion Raskolnikov is impoverished and desperate, and he thinks himself to be above the laws of society. He decides it's just for him to kill an old woman because, with the money he'll steal from her, he can go on to perform great deeds. But, of course, his logic falls apart quickly, and guilt comes to swallow him whole. Sharp and suspenseful, this story of Raskolnikov's dance with a police investigator and redemption by a sex worker is a philosophical novel for the ages.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Based on two landmark lectures delivered by Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own remains one of the most foundational and widely‑read works of feminist literary criticism. With sharp wit, elegant prose, and penetrating insight, Woolf explores the...

A VIVID, SWEEPING SAGA OF QUEER LOVE AND POLITICS IN ANCIENT GREECE, FROM THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION, FOR FANS OF SONG OF ACHILLES AND THE ODYSSEY 'Renault's eye for intimacy is amazing' DOUGLAS STUART 'Arresting and beautiful and moving . . . decades ahead of its time' LONDON REVIEW OF...

THE ANCIENT GREEK STAGE BROUGHT THRILLINGLY TO LIFE BY THE QUEEN OF HISTORICAL FICTION, PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE WOMEN OF TROY AND THE ODYSSEY 'Mary Renault's portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her life-long passion for the Classics'...

An award-winning novel from an international rising star – spanning ancient and modern China – in the dazzlingly inventive style of Haruki Murakami and Kaliane Bradley 'Lu has a brilliant mind for style, language, pace and ideas, and this is a funny and fascinating book that I can’t wait...

The best-selling First Emperor series is now available in one convenient set. For fans of Conn Iggulden, Ben Kane, and Simon Scarrow comes a spellbinding tale of adventure and unshakeable friendship from the author of the Wolf of Corwick Castle Series. If you liked Hadrack of Corwick, you will love Marcus Agrippa! An excerpt from the newly discovered journals of Marcus Agrippa: Military Commander, Politician, Architect, Right-hand man to Caesar Augustus—and impostor. All Romans lie. It is a statement of fact, not a supposition. How can I be so certain, you ask?

From the critically acclaimed author of the Outline trilogy, an irresistible novel of fame, power, beauty, and truth—and a blazing renovation of the form. This program is read by the author. The movie star M is one of the most recognizable faces of our time. Her image is everywhere. It has...

For the four fraught, mysterious days of her doomed maiden voyage in 1912, the Titanic sails towards New York, glittering with luxury, freighted with millionaires and hopefuls. In her labyrinthine passageways the last, secret hours of a small group of passengers are played out, their fate sealed in prose of startling, sublime beauty, as Beryl Bainbridge's haunting masterpiece moves inexorably to its known and terrible end.

Poland, 1944. Devastated by the loss of her beloved father, twenty-three-year-old Wanda vows to follow in his footsteps and join the resistance against the German occupiers. Her father lost his life protecting innocent people from Nazi cruelty—she will risk her life too. Under the cover of shadows, Wanda slips down cobbled streets and past spired buildings to meet an informant who could provide crucial supplies for their fight. But the sight of the man waiting turns Wanda's blood to ice. She instantly recognizes him as the soldier who killed her father.