Modern & Contemporary Fiction Books

Our highest rated modern & contemporary fiction books

The Museum of Broken Promises

I wasn't too sure when I started to read this book as it jumps from city to city and year to year, but I became engrossed in no time and just couldn't put it down. It is so well-written and the autho...

Zuleikha

The perfect story for a lockdown, such hard lives portrayed here, it makes you realise that life now for many is much easier, well translated too which is often a problem with classic Russian literatu...

The Secret Hours

I am a great Santa Montefiore fan and have read all her books. I was thrilled to see a new one published and set about finding the best deal to buy it. The price of this book was really good and the l...

The Other Side of the Bridge

This was recommended by Graham Norton on 'Between the Covers' the book review programme on BBC2. He couldn't say enough nice things about the author and how she was an 'undiscovered gem'. My wife has...

Klara and the Sun

I am really happy with my purchase. The best price that I could find online. Good customer service...kept updated about about when the book was dispatched. Delivery was prompt and the book was wrapped...

Lolita

I'm very pleased with my book choice, I first read it at school behind the girls lavs with a group of friends, and it is still a very naughty book! I am so pleased I have found a way of finding any...

Boy Swallows Universe

I thought this book was excellent. It was unlike any book I've read before. The main character went through some horrendous experiences but still showed a warmth and understanding of his fellow huma...

Where the Crawdads Sing [Audio]

I recently bought this audio CD for a blind friend’s birthday. I have been searching for it for a while as it is such a lovely story and I know she will love it as much as I did. Ordering online was...

Big Red Tequila

First purchase made with OnBuy, will definitely use again. After tracking down the book, wasn’t expecting to receive it by Christmas, but it arrived on Christmas Eve. Really happy with the service p...

La tresse

I’m delighted with this book as part of my French literature learning. It was delivered promptly and communication with onbuy.com was excellent. Thank you I will definitely buy from onbuy again!

Little Fires Everywhere: The New York Times Top Ten Bestseller

I was very happy with the speedy delivery of this book and it was recieved in great condition, one of the best prices across thr sites. Thoroughly looking forward to reading it before the series begin...

Cannery Row

I am pleased with my book clear print, presentation good, I bought the paper back version and I am pleased with it, I imagine it will stand up to a lot of handling without damage.

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

Written in such a way it educates on the legacy of the Vietnam war through the lens of real people. It also gave me the space to reflect on my own relationships and my place in the world. A must rea...

The Storm Sister

Lucinda Riley is an excellent author who has an exceptional team to help in all aspects of the writing of her books. It is very nice that she acknowledges all the help at the end of her stories.

Giving Up the Ghost

Loving it - strangely evocative of an era I lived through in very different circumstances but still very recognisable. Trying to spin it out as I don’t want it to end.