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Best Contemporary Fictions of 2026
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Michael JosephThe Correspondent: Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2026
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9.9
Exceptional
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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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9.7
Exceptional
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3
PenguinWhen the Cranes Fly South: The most moving book you’ll read this year
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9.6
Exceptional
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Simon & SchusterMy Friends: Over a quarter of a million copies sold! 'Simply wonderful' (Chris Whitaker)
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9.5
Excellent
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PanThe Women: The Bestselling, Unforgettable Novel That Has Captured Millions of Hearts
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9.2
Excellent
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PhoenixThe Names: 'The best debut novel in years' Sunday Times
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9.1
Excellent
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PenguinPicture Imperfect: The feel-good new adult novel and instant Sunday Times bestseller
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8.8
Very Good
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8
Vintage DigitalThree Days in June: The funny, moving, irresistible summer read from the Sunday Times bestseller
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8.7
Very Good
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The Borough PressWeyward: The Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, a spellbinding historical bestseller
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8.6
Very Good
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HarperCollinsTable for One: The joyful and uplifting new contemporary fiction novel for 2026 that will get everyone talking from the acclaimed author of OLIVE
8.4
Good
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