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Best Contemporary Fictions of 2026
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DoubledayOur Noble Selves: The witty new historical novel about the Festival of Britain by the bestselling author of Life After Life.
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9.9
Exceptional
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Fourth EstateYesteryear: The million copy #1 Sunday Times Bestseller
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9.8
Exceptional
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Michael JosephThe Correspondent: Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2026
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9.7
Exceptional
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Simon & SchusterMy Friends: Over a quarter of a million copies sold! 'Simply wonderful' (Chris Whitaker)
55% Off
9.6
Exceptional
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Hodder & StoughtonThe Truth of Us: The unforgettable new novel from the host of the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show
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9.3
Excellent
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Vintage DigitalThree Days in June: The funny, moving and irresistible novel from the Sunday Times bestseller
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9.1
Excellent
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PenguinThe Winter Guest: Get swept away in the emotional and page-turning instant Sunday Times bestseller
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9.0
Excellent
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8
PanThe Women: The Bestselling, Unforgettable Novel That Has Captured Millions of Hearts
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8.7
Very Good
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PenguinWhen the Cranes Fly South: The most moving book you’ll read this year
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8.6
Very Good
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PenguinThe Homemade God: The Sunday Times bestseller from the prize-winning author, for readers of Ann Patchett and Maggie O’Farrell
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8.4
Good
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