Stories of Our Time
The Mirror to Our Modern World
Contemporary fiction holds a mirror to our world, capturing the complexities, anxieties, and joys of modern life. These are the stories written in our time, for our time, by the most insightful authors working today. They explore the intricate web of human relationships, identity, technology, and the ever-shifting social landscape.
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth."
This collection features award-winning novels and hidden gems that speak to the heart of the 21st-century experience. From sprawling family sagas to intimate character studies, these books offer a powerful lens through which to understand ourselves and the world around us.
Circe
A breathtaking retelling of Greek mythology, this novel gives a powerful and feminist voice to the legendary sorceress Circe, transforming her into a complex hero of her own story.
Read NowNormal People
An exquisite and tender story about the complex relationship between two teenagers, Connell and Marianne, as they navigate love, class, and friendship from school to university.
Read NowThe Vanishing Half
A stunning multi-generational family saga about identical twin sisters who choose to live in two very different worlds, one black and one white, and the consequences of their choices.
Read NowAnxious People
A poignant and hilarious novel about a failed bank robber, a group of hostages, and the surprising connections that bind them. A story about the power of compassion.
Read NowKlara and the Sun
Through the eyes of an "Artificial Friend," this novel explores profound questions about love, humanity, and what it means to be alive in a rapidly changing world.
Read NowHomegoing
An extraordinary and sweeping novel that follows the descendants of two half-sisters in Ghana across three hundred years, exploring the legacy of slavery and colonialism.
Read NowLittle Fires Everywhere
A gripping novel that explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the ferocious pull of motherhood—and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster.
Read NowThe Dutch House
A powerful story of two siblings, their unbreakable bond, and a lavish house that becomes the center of their family's rise and fall over five decades.
Read NowLooking for a Thrill?
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