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    Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall by Kazuo Ishiguro

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    *Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel Klara and the Sun is now available*In Nocturnes, Kazuo Ishiguro explores ideas of love, music and the passing of time. ...

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    Us by David Nicholls

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    NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA STARRING TOM HOLLANDER AND SASKIA REEVESDavid Nicholls brings to bear all the wit and intelligence that graced ONE DAY in th...

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    Real Life by Brandon Taylor

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    Find Real Life by Brandon Taylor from publishers Daunt Books at Books2Door! ; 336 pages; Published: 30/07/2020

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    Swimming Home by Deborah Levy

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    Selected for the 2012 Man Booker Prize shortlist. As he arrives with his family at the villa in the hills above Nice, Joe sees a body in the swimmi...

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    I'm Thinking Of Ending Things by Iain Reid

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    Find I'm Thinking Of Ending Things by Iain Reid from publishers Text Publishing at Books2Door! ; 208 pages; Published: 27/08/2020

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    Ordinary People by Diana Evans

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    **AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 BOOK CLUB** 'Diana is so amazing when it comes to writing about humans and relationships... I don't know anyone who's as...

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    Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson

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    **As read on BBC Radio Four**Uplifting, joyous, hopeful - a novel about late love and second chances, shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award a...

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    Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami

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    Tsukiko is in her late 30s and living alone when one night she happens to meet one of her former high school teachers, 'Sensei', in a bar. He is at...

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    Transit by Rachel Cusk

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    A Guardian, New Statesman, Spectator and Observer Book of the Year**Shortlisted for the Goldsmith's Prize**'A work of stunning beauty, deep insight...

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    The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks

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    'One of the most brilliant first novels I have come across' Telegraph'One of the top 100 novels of the century' Independent 'Brilliant...irresistib...

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    The Books of Jacob by Olga Tokarczuk

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    In the mid-eighteenth century, as new ideas begin to sweep the continent, a young Jew of mysterious origins arrives in a village in Poland. Before ...

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    Boys Don't Cry by Fiona Scarlett

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    I can't remember ever reading anything so moving . . . It's so beautiful.' MARIAN KEYESThey say boys don't cry. But Finn's seen his Da do it when h...

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    Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter

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    A SUNDAY TIMES TOP 100 NOVEL OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURYWinner of the 2016 International Dylan Thomas Prize and the Sunday Times/Peter, Fraser + Du...

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    Michael Morpurgo 12 Books Collection Box Set - Ages 9+ - Paperback

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    Titles in this set : 1. Farm Boy2. Born to Run3. Shadow4. An Elephant in the Garden5. The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips6. A Medal for Leroy7. Ru...

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    Fredrik Backman 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles in This Set: 1. Britt-Marie Was Here2. My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises3. A Man Called Ove Description: Britt-Marie Was Here...

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    Roald Dahl Centenary Editions 8 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles in This Set 1. Deception2. Madness3. Cruelty4. Lust5. Trickery6. War7. Fear 8. Innocence Description: DeceptionWhy do we lie? Why do we de...

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    Frank Cottrell-Boyce 5 Book Collection - Ages 9-14 - Paperback

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    Frank Cottrell-Boyce is a British children's author who has written several acclaimed novels, many of which have been adapted for television and f...

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    Dawn French Collection 4 Books Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles In This Set:1. A Tiny Bit Marvellous2. Oh Dear Silvia3. According to Yes4. Because of YouDescription:A Tiny Bit MarvellousMeet Mo Battle, ab...

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    The Cemetery of Forgotten Books by Carlos Ruiz Zafon: Books 1-5 Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles In This Set :1. The Shadow of the Wind2. The Angel's Game3. The Prisoner of Heaven4. The Labyrinth of the Spirits5. The City Of MistDescript...

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    Room Book By Emma Donoghue - Adult - Paperback

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    Description :To five-year-old-Jack, Room is the world. . . . It's where he was born, it's where he and his Ma eat and sleep and play and learn. At ...

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    The Kate Maryon Collection 5 Books Box Set - Ages 9-14 - Paperback

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    The Kate Maryon Collection 5 Books Box Set: Titles in this set: Shine by kate maryon: When Carla gets caught, Tiff’s shiny life is ruined. She's pa...

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    Frank Cottrell-Boyce 6 Books Collection Set - Ages 9-14 - Paperback

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    Frank Cottrell-Boyce is a British children's author who has written several acclaimed novels, many of which have been adapted for television and fi...

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    Jodi Picoult 5 Books Collection Set - Adult - Paperback

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    Titles in this Set The Storyteller Small Great Things A Spark of Light Nineteen Minutes Leaving Time    The Storyteller For seventy years, Josef ...

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    A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza - Fiction - Paperback

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    A Place for Us catches an Indian Muslim family on the eve of the eldest daughter’s wedding. As Hadia’s marriage -- one chosen of love, not traditio...

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    Rosamunde Pilcher Collection 3 Book Set - Adult - Paperback

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    Titles in this set: September Winter Solstice The Shell Seekers Description:SeptemberThe brilliant bestseller by the much-loved Rosamunde Pilcher...

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    The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt - Fiction - Paperback

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    The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt is a beautifully written and emotionally powerful novel that tells the story of a young boy named Theo Decker, who is ...

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    Christy Lefteri 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles in this set:1. Songbirds2. A Watermelon, a Fish and a BibleDescription:SongbirdsNisha has crossed oceans to give her child a future. By day ...

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    4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster - Fiction - Paperback

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    On March 3rd, 1947, Archibald Isaac Ferguson, the only child of Rose and Stanley Ferguson, is born. From that single beginning, Ferguson's life wil...

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    Damaged - Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman - Fiction - Paperback

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    Britt-Marie Was Here The number 1 European bestseller by the author of New York Times bestseller and international phenomenon A Man Called Ove, Bri...

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    Sally Rooney Collection 3 Books Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles in This Set:1. Conversations with Friends2. Normal People3. Beautiful World, Where Are YouDescription:Conversations with FriendsFrances is t...

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    Susanna Bailey Childrens Collection 3 Books Set - Ages 9+ - Paperback

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    Titles In This Set:1. Raven Winter2. Otters' Moon3. Snow FoalDescription:Raven WinterEver since Billie’s kind and nature-loving dad went to prison,...

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    Dawn French Collection 3 Books Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles In This Set:1. A Tiny Bit Marvellous2. Oh Dear Silvia3. According to YesDescription:A Tiny Bit MarvellousMeet Mo Battle, about to turn 50 an...

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    Bernardine Evaristo Collection 3 Books Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Title in This Set:1. Soul Tourists2. Blonde Roots3. Mr LovermanDescription:Soul TouristsMeet Stanley Williams: Single, in his thirties, grieving th...

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    Sally Rooney Collection 4 Books Set - Fiction - Paperback/Hardback

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    Titles in This Set:1. Conversations with Friends2. Mr Salary3. Normal People4. Beautiful World, Where Are You (Hardback)Description:Conversations w...

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    Sally Rooney 3 Book Collection - Normal People/Conversations with Friends/Beautiful World, Where Are You - Adult - Hardback/Paperback

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    Titles In This Set :1. Beautiful World, Where Are You (Hardback)2. Normal People (Paperback)3. Conversations with Friends (Paperback)Description :B...

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    Mike Gayle 3 Books Collection Set – Fiction - Paperback

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    Mike Gayle 3 Books Collection Set: Titles in this set: The Hope Family Calendar The Man I Think I Know Half a World Away The Hope Family Calendar...

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    Edward St Aubyn 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles in This Set:1. On the Edge2. A Clue to the Exit3. Lost for WordsDescription:On the EdgeSabine is the most mercurial woman Peter Thorpe has e...

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    Patrick Melrose by Edward St Aubyn 5 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

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    Titles in This Set : 1. Never Mind2. Bad News3. Some Hope4. Mother's Milk5. At LastDescription : Never MindAt his mother's family house in the sou...

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    Songbirds by Christy Lefteri - Fiction - Paperback

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    Description:Nisha has crossed oceans to give her child a future. By day she cares for Petra's daughter; at night she mothers her own little girl by...

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    The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback

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Creative, formula-bending, genre-defying, character-focused, and most importantly, a literary exploration of the human condition—contemporary & modern literary fiction is arguably the most experimental genre within literature.

The landscape of literary fiction is constantly being revolutionised by literary fiction authors; that are known to constantly push the boundaries of genre fiction and blur the lines of distinction between literary fiction and other genres of literature.

Given the creative ambiguity of contemporary literary fiction; the genre witnesses a dazzling lineup of highly acclaimed debuts and fresh progressive voices each year. From trailblazing memoirs to the cultural history of humanity—no other genre captures the exactness of our collective life experience more creatively than literary fiction.

The list of bestselling literary fiction is an exciting mix of very distinct literary techniques and contrasting voices. Precisely why, we at Books2Door bring you and a carefully curated collection of the best literary fiction books of all time whilst also helping you gain an acute understanding of what qualifies as modern & literary fiction.

Formula-bending, genre-defying, and experimental

Modern and Contemporary Literary Fiction or experimental fiction is possibly the literature’s most rebellious genre. It doesn’t follow any literary formulas, nor does it adhere to any rules. In that, literary fiction authors are free to build an unpredictable narrative. Anything can transpire; exciting or unnerving. In literary fiction, any established literary theme can be turned on its head. For instance, literary fiction authors have challenged the good-triumphs-over-evil theme; so common otherwise in genre fiction books.

George Orwell’s social satire Nineteen Eighty-Four is one example. A book best categorised as dystopian literature; (remember the recently trending hashtag #makeorwellfictionagain ?) Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four not only challenged the good vs evil theme but also blurred the lines of distinction between genre fiction and classic literary fiction.

Employees creative storytelling

Considering literary fiction doesn’t adhere to any rules of genre or sub-genre; every literary fiction author is free to be creative and create his own rules. This makes the storyline an adventure, that can take its readers by surprise.

Devoid of any rules, the literary fiction writer is free to break convention and employ his creativity. This practice has birthed some extraordinary literary works. For example, Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveler’s Wife where Niffenegger’s uses dual narrators from the first person point of view, in the present tense.

Thought-provoking and introspective

Like we said earlier, no other genre captures the exactness of the human condition and our collective life experience more creatively than literary fiction. Whilst most genres are designed to entertain the readers, literary fiction is meant to do more than that. Literary fiction seeks to make sense of the world. It is meant to be thought-provoking, and introspective and is meant to push the reader to think critically of the human condition.

Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, for instance, explores the mind of a depressed, anxious, and neurotic young woman. Whilst the book has a coming-of-age plot line; it is the inner dialogue of this character that truly makes it a memorable book. This strong character study is what makes literary fiction a character-focused and introspective genre.

Explores the human condition

Stories in literary fiction do not shy away from dealing with difficult subjects and the realities of the human condition with artistic honesty. Literary fiction, therefore, is not always designed to help the reader escape. It can make the reader uncomfortable and push them to think about issues.

Literary fiction however is not non-fiction; so it doesn’t just report the truth. Instead, it relies on creative techniques and artsy symbolism to convey a deeper meaning. Literary fiction relies on metaphors and creative storytelling to convey meaningful messages. As a result, the takeaway from these stories is more than just the story, the takeaway is the experience, the message, and at times the characters.

Literary fiction is character-driven

Whilst genre fiction is focused on the story, plotlines, and on being an engaging read; literary fiction is more stressed on the characters or on conveying a meaningful message or idea. At times, it is focused on both. The characters in literary fiction can have layers, the depth of a character's actions and psyche are explored to forward the plot. Literary fiction doesn’t just show a character’s story, it shows how their actions and circumstances change the character.

Literary fiction can be as absurd and ambiguous as life itself

Literary fiction is experimental in nature much like absurd art, which means it doesn’t have to have a happy ending or an ending at all. Art movements like absurdism, dadaism and surrealism, are all, artsy cousins of experimental prose.

Literary fiction gives writers the liberty to let a story end abruptly or for the entire plot to be absurd. Stories in this genre don’t necessarily have to resolve but they have to have meaning. The meaning however is left to the reader’s interpretation.

Literary fiction is good for the reader

Because literary fiction pushes boundaries, employs a unique perspective, searches for meaning, and is designed for intellectual and emotional stimulus--it is much like the art you see hanging in galleries and the movies that bring meaningful conversations alive. Just like artsy movies and art itself, the creative genius of literary fiction is largely open to criticism. Some of the best contemporary literary fiction books have won critical acclaim and awards but missed out on winning the masses.

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