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Want to lose yourself in another world? That’s the joy of fiction. Whether you’re looking to solve a crime in the hugely popular Thursday Murder Club series, or to explore the dystopian fantasy of The Handmaid’s Tale, novels change the way you see the world. Some of our most popular authors include Zadie SmithRichard Osman and Lisa Jewell, but we are constantly publishing new talent, too. Whether you like classicscrimefantasy, or short stories, our books offer something for everyone.