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Best contemporary fiction books 🛋️

Curated by our reviewers this week

FRIDAY 24th MARCH, 2023
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Contemporary Fiction

Time for Once

"Time for Once" is a touching and relatable coming-of-age love story that will leave a lasting impression.

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Give Me Shelter

A story of a boy, his family and friends, navigating loss, anxiety and uncertainty at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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Flo

An unmissable debut novel perfect for fans of Megan Nolan, Elif Batuman, Naoise Dolan, and Louise Nealon

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The Truth Now

A man who has just left prison goes on an unconventional hero’s journey that is at times riveting and at times philosophical.

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You Can't Get There From Here: Stories

A beautiful novel of short stories showing the hardest emotions of being a human trying to find a way forward from hard life ex...

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The Lighthouse

This interesting story will take you on a mysterious journey into a magical realm where there's suspense, love, & of course the...

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Powerballs

A great story full of humour and action which rolls along at a good rate - entertaining and an enjoyable read!

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Everything I Am

With a twist that this reader didn't see coming, Everything That I Am is a multilayered look at grief and loss.

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The Best Thing About Bennett

Endearing and inspirational contemporary fiction. I would give this book more than five stars if I could!

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Fish Heads and Duck Skin

A darkly funny diatribe and celebration of self-discovery in a foreign land

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The Prophet Joan

Funny, entertaining, unorthodox, Jay Heinrichs' book is a truly enjoyable read following the story of the reluctant teenage pro...

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Driftwood: Stories from the Margarita Road

Experience the Margarita Road with Anthony Lee Head. It is not one you will regret with its great characters and good storytell...

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COMFREY, WYOMING: Birds of a Feather

A whirlwind journey of discovery, acceptance, grief and love, Birkmyer explores the essence of human relationships in this exci...

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First Quiver

A fun, naughty romp. Cupid is being punished for his childish pranks and he’s taking the world of mortals by storm.

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Alabama Chrome

A novel about poverty, violence, and the stories we tell ourselves. Found family keeps Alabama Chrome from becoming a depressin...

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The Shade Under the Mango Tree

A well-structured bildungsroman of a young woman’s quest for identity, adventure, and belonging, centered on a charming meet-c...

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Like No Other Boy

A heartwarming novel about family, parenting, and the magic of what a connection with animals could do for a young boy with aut...

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Cake: a novel

A moving, terrifying and beautiful story, shining light on the abuse some people experience from others, or even themselves.

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I am a 28 year-old South Asian female living in Canada that, from a young age, was taught that books were the easiest way to travel and learn about humanity. I love providing honest reviews and am happy reading various genres.

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