Narrative theme: Social issues

'John Harvey is one of the all-time greats and remains one of my favourite writers.

Can we ever be wholly free?

What if your son was the King of Rock n Roll?

A dazzling, smart and razor-sharp story collection by Curtis Sittenfeld, Sunday Times bestselling author of Rodham and American Wife.

'A superb novel on all levels .

** The New York Times bestseller **'To be taken hostage by Fatima Mirza s heartrending and timely story is a gutting pleasure.

'One of the greatest writers of our time' Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Ngugi wa Thiong'o is renowned for his political novels and plays, yet he honed his craft as a short story writer.

A brilliant reconstruction of an incredible journey across medieval Europe to Egypt, and an untold story of forbidden love.

The debut novel from the brilliant and award-winning poet Helen MortAlexa is a police community support officer whose world feels unstable.

A satirical and daring collection of short stories exploring black life from one of America's rising stars.

**AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 WOMAN'S HOUR** What if anyone could have a baby?

'Packs a huge emotional punch.

THE LANDMARK SECOND NOVEL FROM ONE OF AMERICA'S GREATEST WRITERS'A pleasure, revelation and genuine literary event' GUARDIAN'Beguiling and distinctive' INDEPENDENT'Warm, sardonic .

Longlisted for the DSC Prize for South Asian LiteratureWhat happens when we attempt to exchange the life we are given for something better?

'Razor-sharp Zadie Smith An electrifying, prizewinning short story collection from the Booker-shortlisted author of Eileen and My Year of Rest and Relaxation.

**NOW A MAJOR FILM****SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE**It is winter-time and Eileen Dunlop is dreaming of escaping her life.

From the prizewinning author of God's Own Country and A Natural comes a moving and intimate exploration of marriage, devotion and sacrifice, and a woman's enduring search for freedom.

'A writer with a profound comprehension of emotional destruction, loss and redemption' Sunday TimesA retired widow in rural Connecticut wakes to an unexpected visit from her childhood best friend whom she hasn't seen in forty-nine years.

What would happen if society was run by women?

Back to his violent best dark, gruesome and captivating EsquireThe most terrifying character from Trainspotting returns.

In school playgrounds across the country parents huddle in worried packs, desperately putting together their final plans to survive the summer weeks of mayhem - school is officially out!

Noel's sister, Ethel, is dying, and for the first time since childhood, he spends a week in her company.

One of the definitive novels of the twentieth century, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize.

A brilliant, emotionally wrenching new novel from the author of Atonement and Amsterdam.

A brilliant novel courageous, necessary and deeply touching Guardian douard Louis grew up in a village in northern France where many live below the poverty line.

Beecher Stowe s vivid descriptions uncover the harrowing situations faced by slaves in Civil War America.

Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2018Shortlisted for the Costa Novel Award 2018'An engrossing, unpredictable, beautifully crafted novel' RODDY DOYLEFarouk's country has been torn apart by war.

Why are we all so hostile?

David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) was an English writer and poet whose work famously examined the results of industrialisation on contemporary society.

"e;The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories"e; is the last novel attempted by Mark Twain, working on it sporadically from 1897 to 1908.

Options is the sixth volume of "e;The Complete Works of O.

The Four Million is the first volume of O.

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 - June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O.

"e;The Little Minister"e; is an 1891 novel by J.

Charles Dickens's second novel, "e;Oliver Twist"e; was first published as a serial from 1837 to 1839 and centres around the story of orphan Oliver Twist, who was born in a workhouse and sold as an apprentice to an undertaker.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Navigating love, heartbreak, and societal expectations, the two sisters Elinor and Marianne move with their mother from their childhood home to a new life in Barton Cottage, where love, romance, and heartbreak await them.

Independent, beautiful, and sharpminded, Emma Woodhouse loves to interfere in the romances of those she holds dear, but her meddlesome ways often land her in many comically tight spots.

This early work by G.

Three of the greatest SF novels in the world in one bumper omnibus, and the inspiration for the spectacular cinematic events Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two.

The new Rivers of London novella, from Sunday Times Number One bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch.

The basis of three bestselling computer games Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light, and Metro: Exodus.

For the first time, a collection of Andrea Levy's later works in ebook form, including the Orange Prize-winner SMALL ISLAND and Booker shortlisted THE LONG SONG.

**Jeanine Cummins' new novel Speak to Me of Home is available NOW**'Heartstopping.

Ambitious parents, wilful kids, and the pursuit of prestige.

Thirty bold steps.

'I'm a big fan of Jenny Kane' Katie FfordePerfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Heidi Swain and Milly Johnson, A Cornish Wedding is the best kind of summer escape.

'Jennie Felton knows how to tell a cracking story and keep the reader gripped.

'One of the nation's favourite saga writers' Lancashire Post'A real heartbreaker' Peterborough TelegraphA powerful saga from Jennie Felton in the grand tradition of Josephine Cox, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, of love, loss, tragedy, drama, secrets and twists and turns.

'Emotional, satisfying, sweet, and oh so good' Kylie ScottUnexpected is a unforgettable new friends-to-lovers romance from bestselling author Kelly Rimmer, in her Start Up in the City series, perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Nora Roberts.