Literary Fiction

Explore the art of storytelling with our Literary Fiction collection at Harry Hartog Bookseller. From contemporary classics to bold new voices, these thought-provoking novels delve deep into character, language, and theme. Perfect for book clubs and discerning readers. Shop literary fiction online or in-store and discover stories that resonate.

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The Spare Room by Helen Garner - 9781921520280
$23.95
The Spare Room
Helen Garner
'I see why people rave about her, I will now too.' Samantha Harvey Helen prepares...
The Story of a New Name by Elena Ferrante - 9781787702233
$24.99
The Story of a New Name
Elena Ferrante
The Story of a New Name, the second book of the Neapolitan Quartet, picks up...
The Remembered Soldier by Anjet Daanje - 9781761380136
$37.99
The Remembered Soldier
Anjet Daanje
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST THE NEW YORK TIMES 100 NOTABLE BOOKS OF 2025 THE NEW...
The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara - 9781035038527
$24.99
The People in the Trees
Hanya Yanagihara
A strikingly original first novel, from the author of A Little Life. 'The world Yanagihara...
The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater - 9781035406203
$32.99
The Listeners
Maggie Stiefvater
A beguiling, powerful and heartbreaking novel from an exceptional voice in fiction, The Listeners is...
The Little Liar by Mitch Albom - 9780751584608
$24.99
The Little Liar
Mitch Albom
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Moving' Daily Mail 'It will stay with you' Independent...
The Island of Last Things by Emma Sloley - 9781923058606
$34.99
The Island of Last Things
Emma Sloley
A propulsive and poignant novel about two zookeepers at the last zoo in the world....
The Elements by John Boyne - 9780857528889
$36.99
The Elements
John Boyne
From bestselling author John Boyne comes a gripping and profound exploration of responsibility, guilt, blame,...
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa - 9781035072552
$39.99
The Cat Who Saved Books
Sosuke Natsukawa
A gorgeous international exclusive hardback edition featuring stencilled sprayed edges. 'Enchanting' - The Observer Grandpa...
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai - 9780708899120
$22.99
The Great Believers
Rebecca Makkai
WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS WINNER OF THE STONEWALL...
The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa - 9781529081480
$19.99
The Cat Who Saved Books
Sosuke Natsukawa
Grandpa used to say it all the time: books have tremendous power. But what is...
The Border Trilogy by Cormac McCarthy - 9781857152616
$29.99
The Border Trilogy
Cormac McCarthy
From the author of The Road, and No Country for Old Men comes this trilogy...
The Benefactors
$34.99
The Benefactors
Wendy Erskine
AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVEL 2025 SHORTLISTED FOR NOVEL OF THE YEAR AT THE AN...
The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley - 9781784164690
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The Authenticity Project
Clare Pooley
The feel-good book of the year, about the importance of honesty, community and the kindness...
Second Hand
Sunstruck by William Rayfet Hunter - 9781529919790
$34.99
Sunstruck
William Rayfet Hunter
The unmissable debut from the 2022 #Merky New Writers' Prize winner ***SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES...
Strange Weather in Tokyo by Hiromi Kawakami - 9781803513140
$24.99
Strange Weather in Tokyo
Hiromi Kawakami
Tsukiko is in her late 30s and living alone when one night she happens to...
South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami - 9780099448570
$24.99
South of the Border, West of the Sun
Haruki Murakami
'Casablanca remade Japanese-style': a moving, thoughtful story of long-lost love and second chances A moving,...
Septology by Jon Fosse - 9781922725363
$44.95
Septology
Jon Fosse
The celebrated Norwegian novelist's magnum opus, shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, published in one...
Sandwich by Catherine Newman - 9781804993187
$24.99
Sandwich
Catherine Newman
One week in Cape Cod. The perfect family holiday. What could possibly go wrong...? From...
Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey - 9780008511760
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Really Good, Actually
Monica Heisey
THE NO. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE 2025...
Second Hand
Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver - 9780571298853
$24.99
Prodigal Summer
Barbara Kingsolver
It is summer in the Appalachian mountains and love, desire and attraction are in the...
People with No Charisma by Jente Posthuma - 9781761381348
$27.99
People with No Charisma
Jente Posthuma
From the International Booker Prize- shortlisted author of What I'd Rather Not Think About comes...
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfield - 9781529017250
$22.99
Our Wives Under The Sea
Julia Armfield
'Part bruisingly tender love story, part nerve-clanging submarine thriller . . . heart-slicing, cinematic.' -...
Ordinary Love
$34.99
Ordinary Love
Marie Rutkoski
FOR EMILY AND GEN, THIS IS LOVE...AT LAST. Emily has a life many would envy:...
Notes on Infinity by Austin Taylor - 9780241729496
$34.99
Notes on Infinity
Austin Taylor
Normal People meets The Dropout with a dash of Tomorrow x3 in this epic love...
Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa - 9781526687562
$22.99
Mornings in Jenin
Susan Abulhawa
A heart-wrenching, powerfully written novel, spanning three generations of a Palestinian family through love and...
Milk Fed by Melissa Broder - 9781408897126
$22.99
Milk Fed
Melissa Broder
A scathingly funny, wildly erotic and fiercely imaginative story about food, sex and god from...
Anything is Possible by Elizabeth Strout - 9780241248799
$24.99
Anything is Possible
Elizabeth Strout
A stunning novel by the No. 1 New York Times bestselling, Times Top 10 bestseller...