Fiction | Find Your Next Fiction Read

Gripping crime and thrillers, awe-inspiring fantasy and action-filled adventures come together in our collection of fiction books that spans a wide range of genres. Some stories illuminate the complexities of modern life, while others transport readers to another era or unfold through narratives filled with passion and heart. 

You could take the time to rediscover timeless classics or find yourself drawn into sweeping sagas. Or perhaps you’d rather appreciate the precision of short stories that resonate. Across daring, imaginative works and memorable character-driven tales, fiction continues to engage, challenge and captivate at every turn.

Featured fiction books bring together the stories readers return to again and again: novels that capture something enduring about love, relationships, ambition and the complexities of modern life. 

The sharp wit and originality of Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus sits alongside the warmth and charm of People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, each balancing compelling characters with recognisable and poignant truths. 

Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club series shows how sharp minds and strong bonds can make for the most unlikely – and delightful – detectives, while Gabrielle Zevin traces friendship, creativity and connection across time in Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.

​​The haunting, feminist dystopian world of I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman examines survival, isolation and the search for meaning. A Far-Flung Life by M. L. Stedman unfolds as an epic story of family, loss and resilience set against the vast Western Australian desert. 

What unites these titles – alongside many others by bestselling authors – is their ability to feel both specific and universal, with themes that continue to resonate across generations.

From highly anticipated releases by established authors to emerging voices bringing bold new visions to life, these are the latest fiction books shaping today’s literary landscape. 

Fiction books have a unique way of transporting us beyond our everyday, opening the door to new worlds, ways of thinking and possibilities. Through storytelling, fiction sparks the imagination and allows us to experience lives far beyond our own. 

A powerful fiction read can offer escape or create a lasting emotional connection. These are the stories that stay with us long after we’ve turned the final page.

For a devoted audience and casual browsers alike, there are always new fiction books to discover. Recent releases, much-loved authors and the titles readers can’t stop talking about come together in a collection that offers something for every kind of story lover.

Browse our Popular Books and see what fiction readers are enjoying right now.

Fiction novels are stories shaped by the author’s imagination, brought to life through invented characters and events.  

Unlike non-fiction, which is based on facts, real people and true events, fiction novels allow writers to build entirely new worlds or reimagine reality. While they may draw on real-life figures and experiences, their purpose is storytelling rather than documentation, expressed through a diverse range of styles, voices and perspectives. For many readers, fiction novels offer a space to explore ideas and emotions in ways that feel deep and meaningful.