One of the great novels of L.A., a semi-autobiographical story of a struggling writer ('Fante was my God', Charles Bukowski)

Tan Twan Eng's rich, absorbing, internationally bestselling, Man Booker-shortlisted epic

A blisteringly powerful self-portrait of 'The Angry Man of Jazz', contemporary of jazz genius Miles Davis

Nadolny's internationally bestselling masterpiece, a gripping historical novel based on the life of Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin

The powerful retelling of the Celtic myth of Angus, god of dreams, from the number one Sunday Times bestselling author

The modern Scottish classic; a heartbreaking, tragic portrait of an unexpected relationship. Introduced by Andrew Marr

The Orange-Prize-shortlisted debut novel from beloved Scottish writer Anne Donovan

This Australian novel is the journey of two women as their friendship is threatened by death. 'A perfect novel' Peter Carey

Joyce's brilliantly vivid portrait of Dublin, introduced by Colm Toibin