Modern & Contemporary

This novel explores the complex relationship between a mother and her son as they navigate their lives across different cultures. The son seeks to ...

This book critiques the conventional belief in economic growth, arguing that it is unsustainable and contributes to rising inequalities and environ...

Margot, the daughter of famous musicians, leaves New York for Montana to escape her troubled past and a toxic relationship. In a graveyard, she mee...

After a car accident, Jarred learns he will never walk again. Struggling with a new reality, he faces financial difficulties, a shoplifting habit, ...

This collection features the writings of Cookie Mueller, capturing her diverse experiences as a writer, actress, and member of John Waters' acting ...

Three friends navigate the complexities of their lives, each presenting a façade of perfection. Ronke aspires for a traditional family life with he...

Iona Iverson is a daily commuter who follows strict rules on the train, including never speaking to strangers. Each morning, she observes the same ...

Daisy Jones and the Six follows the rise and fall of a legendary rock band. Set in the 1970s, it centres on the enigmatic Daisy Jones and her colla...

In the village of Ballylack, a group of children falls prey to a mysterious illness. As the summer begins, Hannah Adger hopes for a break from scho...

Set in 1926 London, this novel explores the vibrant nightlife of Soho in the aftermath of the Great War. It follows nightclub owner Nellie Coker, w...

Annie Ernaux explores the complexities of a passionate relationship with a married man over two years. She candidly examines her emotions, desires,...

This novel explores the life of Junius Booth, a talented but unstable English actor who moves to a remote cabin near Baltimore with his wife and th...