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Brideshead Revisited: The Sacred and Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder by Evelyn Waugh
in stockBrideshead Revisited is Evelyn Waugh's stunning novel of duty and desire set amongst the decadent, faded glory of the English aristocracy in the ru...
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City of the Beasts by Isabel Allende
Only 4 left!An ecological romance with a pulsing heart, equal parts Rider Haggard and Chico Buarque - one of the world's greatest and most beloved storytellers...
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Daisy Jones and The Six! by Taylor Jenkins Reid
in stockSOON TO BE AN AMAZON PRIME TV SERIES STARRING SAM CLAFLIN, RILEY KEOUGH AND CAMILA MORRONETHE SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TIKTOK ...
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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
in stockTHE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON READERS' MOST LOVED BOOK OF 2021WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION'BEAUT...
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Dune by Frank Herbert
in stockBefore The Matrix, before Star Wars, before Ender's Game and Neuromancer, there was Dune, one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written. ...
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A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
in stockCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF PICADOR BOOKSShortlisted for the Booker Prize 2015Shortlisted for the Baileys Prize for Women's Fiction 2016Winner of Ficti...
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A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
in stockA Thousand Splendid Suns is a novel penned by the critically acclaimed author Khaled Hosseini. Following the overwhelming success of his debut nove...
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It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
in stockDon't miss IT STARTS WITH US, the sequel to IT ENDS WITH US. Coming October 2022! Pre-order your copy now. ________________________________________...
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Beach Read! by Emily Henry
in stockThe hottest book of the summer' JOSIE SILVER'A great love story' JODI PICOULT'The perfect escapist romp' LAURA JANE WILLIAMSBOOKTOK SENSATION AND N...
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A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
in stock** Available for pre-order, THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY, the dazzling new novel from Amor Towles **Chosen for the Duchess of Cornwall's online book club Th...
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My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell
in stockAn instant New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 DYLAN THOMAS AWARD 'A package of dynamite' Stephen King 'Powerful, c...
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Rogue by James Swallow
in stockThe explosive new book from the master of the modern espionage thriller and Sunday Times bestseller James Swallow. ___________________In modern e...
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19th Christmas: (Women's Murder Club 19) by James Patterson
Only 9 left!'Smart characters, shocking twists' Lisa Gardner'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough' Heidi Perks'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy' Jo Spain'A...
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Lot by Bryan Washington
Only 3 left!* Winner of the Dylan Thomas Prize 2020 ** One of Barack Obama's "Favourite Books of the Year" ** A New York Times Critics' Top Books of 2019 *'A s...
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The Bear and The Nightingale: (Winternight Trilogy) by Katherine Arden
in stock_____________________________Beware the evil in the woods... In a village at the edge of the wilderness of northern Russia, where the winds blow ...
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The Housekeeper and the Professor (Vintage Classics Japanese Series) by Yoko Ogawa
in stockThis is one of those books written in such lucid, unpretentious language that reading it is like looking into a deep pool of clear water...Dive...
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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
in stockThe circus arrives without warning. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Against the grey sky the towering tents are striped black and wh...
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Outlander: (Outlander 1) by Diana Gabaldon
in stock'Scotland's answer to Game of Thrones' HERALDTHE FIRST NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING OUTLANDER SERIES, as seen on Amazon PrimeNow available to preorder:...
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My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
in stockFind My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante from publishers Europa Editions at Books2Door! ; 336 pages; Published: 11/10/2012
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Never by Ken Follett
in stockThe Sunday Times Thriller of the Month'Stunning . . . one of the most compelling reads of the year' - Daily ExpressExpertly researched and visionar...
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Wild Fire by Ann Cleeves
in stockWild Fire is the eighth and final book in Ann Cleeves' bestselling Shetland series - a major BBC One crime drama, starring Douglas Henshall. On a...
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The Young Team by Graeme Armstrong
in stockThe Times top ten bestsellerScots Book of the Year 2021Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award & Betty Trask Award 2021'Trainspotting for a new ge...
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Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
in stock'A thrilling, defiant novel' FATIMA BHUTTO'A masterpiece' MARC LAMONT HILL'Wonderful ... Shines a ray of hope into some very dark places' MICHAEL P...
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
in stockThe beloved, life-affirming international bestseller which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide - now a major film starring Lily James, Matthew...
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Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski
in stockLONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE 2021A Guardian Book of the Year'The highest talent at work' Sebastian Barry'Beautiful ... A masterpiece' Attitude ...
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Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Only 16 left!Following her award-winning novel Uprooted, Naomi Novik has once again been influenced by classic folktales. Taking Rumpelstiltskin as her starting...
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Walk the Wire by David Baldacci
in stockRemember his name: FBI Agent Amos Decker is back in a thrilling memory man investigation from number one bestseller, David Baldacci. A town with ...
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Recursion by Blake Crouch
in stockA breathtaking exploration of memory and what it means to be human, Recursion is the follow-up novel to the smash-hit thriller, Dark Matter, by Bla...
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Murder Before Evensong by Reverend Richard Coles
Only 9 left!THE FIRST NOVEL IN THE REVEREND RICHARD COLES' CANON CELEMENT MYSTERY SERIES 'Cosy crime with a cutting edge'SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'Even better than I k...
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The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
in stockWINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE IN FICTION 2021NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIt is 1953. Thomas Wazhushk is the night watchman at the first factory to open...
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Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
in stockLarry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize winning novel is a powerful, triumphant portrayal of the American West as it really was. From Texas to Montana, it ...
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11.22.63 by Stephen King
in stockNow a major TV series from JJ Abrams and Stephen King, starring James Franco (Hulu US, Fox UK and Europe, Stan Australia, SKY New Zealand). WHAT ...
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The Botanist's Daughter by Kayte Nunn
in stock'The whole book is a delight... Perfect reading whilst sipping a g & t in a beautiful garden somewhere in the sun!' Rosanna LeyA buried secret....
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The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
Only 11 left!His terrible secret. Her life-shattering choice . . . Discover the enthralling story of secrets, family, and the danger of the truth from the bests...
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The Complete Short Stories: Volume Two by Roald Dahl
in stockThe Complete Short Stories of Roald Dahl in the second of two unsettling and sinister volumes. 'Dahl finds the child in the adult and the adult i...
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The Complete Short Stories: Volume One by Roald Dahl
in stockThe Complete Short Stories of Roald Dahl in the first of two unsettling and sinister volumes. 'They are brutal, these stories, and yet you finish...
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The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie
in stockThe Satanic Verses, penned by the acclaimed author Salman Rushdie, is a monumental work that challenges boundaries, captivates the imagination, and...
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Golden Moments by Danielle Steel
Only 16 left!THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE STORYTELLERNEARLY ONE BILLION COPIES SOLD A dazzling romance - but will their passion survive?As one of the world's richest w...
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The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
in stockCelebrating 25 years of The Notebook - the classic novel which became the heart-wrenching film. *Once again, just as I do every day, I begin to rea...
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Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney
in stock'Beautiful World, Where Are You is Rooney's best novel.' THE TIMES *The Sunday Times and Global number one bestseller**Winner of Novel of the Year...
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Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall by Kazuo Ishiguro
in stock*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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A Fine Balance: The epic modern classic by Rohinton Mistry
in stock'A towering masterpiece by a writer of genius.' IndependentIndia, 1975. An unnamed city by the sea. The government has just declared a State of Eme...
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Lord of the Flies by William Golding
in stockFirst published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is now recognised as a classic, one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern novels. This editio...
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House Of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski
in stockDiscover the nightmarish tale of a house that is bigger on the inside than the outside that still inspires devotion among an army of fans... Experi...
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Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace
in stock'A writer of virtuostic talents who can seemingly do anything' New York Times'Wallace is a superb comedian of culture . . . his exuberance and inte...
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The Last Letter from Your Lover by Jojo Moyes
in stockSpanning forty years, two women's stories of love, loss and betrayal are intertwined in this award-winning novel by Jojo Moyes, internationally bes...
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Us by David Nicholls
Only 3 left!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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Set On You by Amy Lea
Only 10 left!'Just the right dose of delicious steam' Ali Hazelwood'Fresh, fun and extremely sexy' Helen Hoang'Full of wit, charm and Big Firefighter Energy' Ly...
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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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