Best Contemporary Fictions of 2026

Oliver Reed

Oliver has tested and reviewed hundreds of products to help you choose. When he's not comparing specs or writing up findings, he's usually walking the dog or tinkering with something in the shed.

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Last Updated - 17/02/2026

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Talking at Night: The perfect read for fans of One Day and Normal People

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9.9 Exceptional

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The Names: 'The best debut novel in years' Sunday Times

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9.8 Exceptional

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The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist (The housemaid series, 1)

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9.7 Exceptional

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A Legacy of Secrets: The gripping new novel full of mystery and family secrets from the Sunday Times bestseller

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9.5 Excellent

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The Safekeep: Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2025

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9.3 Excellent

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My Friends: The INSTANT Sunday Times Bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards Fiction 2025 winner!

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9.2 Excellent

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Weyward: The Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, a spellbinding historical bestseller

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9.1 Excellent

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Weyward: The Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, a spellbinding historical bestseller

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9.0 Excellent

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Weyward: The Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, a spellbinding historical bestseller

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8.9 Very Good

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The Most Fun We Ever Had: Now a Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

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8.8 Very Good

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