Modern & Contemporary
Explore the stories shaping today’s world. Our Modern & Contemporary collection features fresh, thought-provoking fiction from the late 20th century to now — capturing the complexities of modern life, identity, and connection. With bold voices, diverse perspectives, and emotionally resonant narratives, these books reflect the here and now in all its beauty, chaos, and change.
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Carrie's War
Little, Brown Book GroupCarrie's War is a beloved wartime novel that follows the story of Carrie during World War II. With a new foreword by Michael Morpurgo, this modern ...
View full detailsDeborah Ellis Collection
Oxford University PressJoin Parvana in her journey through My Name is Parvana, Parvana's Journey, Mud City, and The Breadwinner in this compelling 4-book set.
The Jungle Book
Wordsworth Editions LtdThis story follows Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves in the jungle. He faces challenges from Shere Khan, a tiger who poses a threat due to his p...
View full detailsThe Song of Achilles
Bloomsbury Publishing PLCSet in ancient Greece, the story follows Patroclus, an awkward prince exiled to the court of King Peleus, where he befriends the talented Achilles....
View full detailsThe Secret Garden
Vintage PublishingMary Lennox is a spoiled and lonely girl sent to live at Misselthwaite Manor with her uncle. She is described as disagreeable and withdrawn. One da...
View full detailsRich Dad Poor Dad
Plata PublishingThis book contrasts the financial philosophies of two father figures: one who advocates traditional employment and saving, and the other who promot...
View full detailsAtlas: The Story of Pa Salt (Seven Sisters #8)
Pan MacmillanThe final installment in The Seven Sisters series, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt, explores a lifetime of love and loss in a stunning conclusion.
The High Performance Planner
Hay House IncThis planner and journal is designed to help you enhance your productivity and achieve your goals. It includes writing prompts, self-assessments, a...
View full detailsA Grief Observed (Readers' Edition)
Faber & FaberThis book is a personal account of C.S. Lewis's journey through grief following the death of his wife. It captures his thoughts and emotions as he ...
View full detailsThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
Titan Books LtdJoin Addie LaRue on a genre-defying journey of unlikely immortality in this Sunday Times-bestselling novel.
The Alchemist
HarperCollins PublishersSantiago is a young shepherd in Andalucía who believes there is more to life than tending his flock. He dreams of discovering a hidden treasure loc...
View full detailsCarrie
Hodder & StoughtonCarrie White is a teenage girl with telekinetic powers. She struggles with bullying at school and an oppressive home life dominated by her fanatica...
View full detailsPiranesi
Bloomsbury Publishing PLCPiranesi lives in a vast and mysterious House filled with countless statues and shifting tides. He documents its wonders in his notebooks and inter...
View full detailsThe Name of the Wind
Orion Publishing CoKvothe, a legendary figure, recounts his life story from his early days in a travelling performance troupe to becoming an infamous innkeeper. He sh...
View full detailsFinale
Hodder & StoughtonScarlett and Tella Dragna return to the world of Caraval, where they must confront new challenges to secure their futures. With the stakes higher t...
View full details11.22.63
Hodder & StoughtonA high school English teacher named Jake Epping discovers a portal that allows him to travel back to 1958. He embarks on a mission to prevent the a...
View full detailsA Clockwork Orange
Penguin Books LtdSet in a dystopian future, Alex is a fifteen-year-old delinquent who revels in violence and crime alongside his gang. Their nights are filled with ...
View full detailsThe Handmaid's Tale
Vintage PublishingOffred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead, where her sole purpose is to bear children for the ruling elite. Assigned to The Commander, she mus...
View full detailsThis Too Shall Pass
Penguin Books LtdThis book examines how we cope with significant changes in our lives. Psychotherapist Julia Samuel explores the challenges faced by individuals dur...
View full detailsLord of the Flies
Faber & FaberA group of schoolboys survive a plane crash on a deserted island and attempt to govern themselves. Initially, they establish rules and roles, but a...
View full detailsThe Picture of Dorian Gray
Penguin Books LtdA young man named Dorian Gray becomes infatuated with his own beauty after seeing a portrait of himself. He wishes that the portrait would age inst...
View full detailsThe Wind in the Willows
Wordsworth Editions LtdThis classic tale follows the adventures of four animal friends: Rat, Mole, Badger, and the reckless Mr Toad. Set along a riverbank and in Toad Hal...
View full detailsThe Comfort Book
Canongate BooksThis book is a collection of insights and reflections intended to provide comfort during difficult times. It includes personal anecdotes, practical...
View full detailsThe Telegraph Big Book of Cryptic Crosswords 9
Octopus Publishing GroupThis book features 200 challenging cryptic crosswords from the Telegraph. It offers a range of puzzles suitable for both beginners and experienced ...
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