Adult & Contemporary Fiction

Dealey Plaza, Dallas, Texas. Friday, November 22, 1963. 12.30 PM.Shots ring out. A president dies. And a nation is plunged into psychosis.Don DeLillo's extraordinary Libra is a brilliant reimagining of the events and people surrounding the...

“A madcap genealogical adventure . . . Vonnegut is a postmodern Mark Twain.”—The New York Times Book ReviewGalápagos takes the reader back one million years, to A.D. 1986. A simple vacation cruise suddenly becomes an...

The novel that made the literary icon’s name, Fiesta reeks of the macho, bohemian Spain of the interwar years and contains some of the best writing about bullfighting in twentieth century literature. Crisp, intense and unmistakably...

Now a major motion picture starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Gabe Polsky.In his National Book Award–winning novel Augustus, John Williams uncovered the secrets of ancient Rome. With Butcher’s Crossing, his fiercely intelligent,...

Two old high school best friends-turned-enemies find themselves in a rivalry for a homeowner's association presidency in this swoony and steamy small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance, perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert and Lyssa Kay Adams.'A hilariously...

A thrilling gothic tale of hubris gone badly wrong. A young man’s search for the secret of the spark of life leads him to a horrific experiment in which he creates a gigantic creature from dismembered body parts. Rejected by his creator, the...

In the blink of an eye, everyone disappears. Gone. Except for the young.There are teens, but not one single adult. Just as suddenly, there are no phones, no internet, no television. No way to get help. And no way to figure out what's happened.Hunger...

The former member of boyband The Wanted spins a deliciously dark YA dystopia with a serious message about poverty and inequality, as Bear's formidable abilities rocket him into a spiteful world of privilege and entitlement. An explosive new dystopian...

*The Richard & Judy Book Club pick from the No.1 bestselling author*‘This heart-pounding thriller will have you up all night’ Clare Mackintosh ‘Pinborough writes like an absolute dream’ Richard Osman From the outside, Emma has...

In the #1 New York Times bestselling Mercy Thompson novels, the coyote shapeshifter has found her voice in the werewolf pack. But when Mercy’s bond with the pack—and her mate—is broken, she’ll learn what it truly means...

IN THE LATEST BLOCKBUSTER FROM THENEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLING AUTHOR, JAKE GRAFTON FACES A NIGHTMARE THREAT FROM A CHINESE SLEEPER CELL.Grafton and Carmellini must prevent a surprise attack far more devastating than Pearl Harbor in this high octane...

New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown’s bighearted novel about family, secrets, small-town Texas romance, and—with a little bit of luck—starting over.   Family doesn’t mean everyone has to like each other...

WELCOME TO THE CONFESSION ROOM.An online forum for admitting your sins.Some people confess to affairs, others to stealing. Some admit deep, dark wishes. And former police officer Emilia Haines, reading strangers' secrets is the perfect distraction from...

The sinister cult of brainwashed children causes more problems for teen spy Alex Rider as a deadly plot involving augmented reality rears its head in this pulsating sequel to the bestselling Nightshade. When his best friend Tom is abducted, Alex...

The breathtaking sequel to the hugely acclaimed Godkiller finds Kissen reluctantly putting her faith in a sea god whilst still attempting to devise a way to destroy the mercurial god of white lies, Skedi. The godkiller is dying. Having plunged...

Uplifting without ever lapsing into sentimentality, How to Build a Boat introduces an unforgettable thirteen-year-old protagonist whose fervent desire to create a perpetual motion machine elucidates a masterly study in grief and overcoming...

Inspired by a true story, set against the heady backdrop of jazz-filled, mob-ruled New Orleans, The Axeman’s Jazz by Ray Celestin is a gripping thriller announcing a major talent in historical crime fiction.Winner of the CWA New Blood...

A Top Five Sunday Times Bestseller'With its twists and turns and revelations of those lies that bind and truths that rend asunder, this story is a deep pleasure to read' - Sunday Times'This is an intricately plotted, epic book that...

The eleventh instalment in Cooper's iconic Rutshire Chronicles finds Rupert Campbell-Black buying the local football team and taking a shine to the club's ravishing secretary. Rupert Campbell-Black, undefeated race-horse owner and handsomest man in...

A breathtaking novella from the author of the seminal The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear, The Narrow Road Between Desires focuses on the exploits of the Kingkiller universe's most charming fae. Bast knows how to...