Modern & contemporary fiction

A look at 100 inspiring novels that have left a significant mark on the world of literature and popular culture.

Twenty-two and in her first job after art college, Eleanor is working in window dressing and merchandising for a high-end fashion and lifestyle label, MV.

Ceri is a 23-year-old law student, living in London with her boyfriend of 5 years. Everything looks set for her – on a placement at a large corporation she works hard, earns good money and enjoys cosy nights in with her man, looking forward to the day when they might marry and have children.  But all is not as it seems.

Toni has made a decision to get serious. She has reached a point in her life her where she must either pursue her passions or get left behind. And so she has gathered up her courage, ignored any misgivings, and moved to London to follow her dream of becoming an actress.

A single father. No love life. And the teaching job from hell… Daniel Ken hated school, and school hated him.