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  • The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen LP The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen LP
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    The Lost Memoirs of Jane Austen LP

    Many rumors abound about a mysterious gentleman said to be the love of Jane's life--finally, the truth may have been found. . . .What if, hidden in an old attic chest, Jane Austen's memoirs were discovered after hundreds of years? What if those pages...
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  • The Model Millionaire The Model Millionaire
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    The Model Millionaire

    Playwright, poet, essayist, flamboyant man-about-town, Oscar Wilde pack an astonishing amount of work, genius, and controversy into two short decades, producing masterworks in every literary genre. This selection includes almost all of his short stories,...
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  • The Happy Failure The Happy Failure
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    The Happy Failure

    "Melville at his best invariably wrote from a sort of dream self, so that events which he relates as actual fact have indeed a far deeper reference to his own soul, his own inner life." - D.H. Lawrence. Here are ten stories that represent some of the...
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  • 86'd 86'd
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    86'd

    In Los Angeles, struggling telemarketer-writer and part-time drunk Bruno Dante is jobless again. The publication of his book of short stories has been put off indefinitely. Searching the want ads for a gig, he finds a chauffeur job. When Bruno calls the...
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  • The Lunatic, the Lover, and the Poet The Lunatic, the Lover, and the Poet
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    The Lunatic, the Lover, and the Poet

    Laced with quotes, references, and in-jokes, cross-dressing, bed-tricks, mistaken identity, and a bisexual love-triangle inspired by Shakespeare′s own sonnets, The Lunatic, the Lover, and the Poet novel upends everything you thought you knew about Hamlet...
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  • A Disgraceful Affair A Disgraceful Affair
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    A Disgraceful Affair

    The short works of Dostoevsky exist in the very large shadow of his astonishing longer novels, but they too are among literature's most revered works and offer keys to understanding the themes in his longer works. Contained in this volume are the short...
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  • I, Che Guevara I, Che Guevara
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    I, Che Guevara

    In Cuba, Castro has finally relinquished power. . . . now a mysterious exile (Che Guevara?) returns to finish the revolution.When a strange man appears in rural towns around Cuba quietly advocating a new kind of politics he calls "the True Republic,"...
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  • A Red Hot Valentine's Day A Red Hot Valentine's Day
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    A Red Hot Valentine's Day

    Cupid is hot to trot!One fateful weekend at a country estate, a beautiful, well-bred widow is caught between a rock and a very hard place when she must choose between two deliciously irresistible lovers...in Lacy Danes's seductive tale of courtship à la...
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  • Seraph on the Suwanee Seraph on the Suwanee
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    Seraph on the Suwanee

    The acclaimed novelist, folklorist, and anthropologist brings us a warm and very human look at life among the white "Florida Crackers." "A moving novel."-- "Saturday Review of Literature" "A simple, colorfully written, and moving novel ." "--Saturday...
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  • Executive Privilege Executive Privilege
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    Executive Privilege

    New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin is back, this time with a powerful tale of murder that snakes its way through Washington, D.C.'s halls of power, leading straight to the White House and the most powerful office on earth.When private...
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  • VI Agra Falls VI Agra Falls
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    VI Agra Falls

    Tucked away in a cozy cul-de-sac on Heraldsgate Hill, Judith McMonigle Flynn hopes for smooth sailing in her longtime role as an innkeeper. But Judith's skill in dealing with guests is matched only by her knack for coming across corpses.Mystery lovers...
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  • The Weight of Heaven The Weight of Heaven
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    The Weight of Heaven

    From the bestselling author of THE SPACE BETWEEN US comes an emotionally-charged story about unexpected death, unhealed wounds, and the price one father will pay to protect himself from pain and loss."Powerful. . . . Twisty, brimming with dark humor and...
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  • The Summer of Naked Swim Parties The Summer of Naked Swim Parties
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    The Summer of Naked Swim Parties

    "This book will make you laugh and cry in public." --Larry Doyle, author of I Love You, Beth CooperJessica Anya Blau's passionate and poignant debut novel of one girl's coming of age in 1970s southern California, replete with stoners, hippies, surfers,...
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  • Phyllida and the Brotherhood of Philander Phyllida and the Brotherhood of Philander
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    Phyllida and the Brotherhood of Philander

    "With caustic wit, some wildly original characters, and plenty of sex, Herendeen creates her own delightfully imaginative and boldly sensual take on the classic Regency marriage-of-convenience plot." -- BooklistA fresh talent offers a rollicking new...
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  • A Woman Betrayed A Woman Betrayed
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    A Woman Betrayed

    A classic novel from an exceptional storyteller, A Woman Betrayed, first published in 1991, is a stunning tale of troubling secrets that can hide beneath the placid surface of a seemingly good marriage--and the courage that's needed to move on.Laura Frye...
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  • A Nail Through the Heart A Nail Through the Heart
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    A Nail Through the Heart

    Poke Rafferty was writing offbeat travel guides for the young and terminally bored when Bangkok stole his heart. Now the American expat is assembling a new family with Rose, the former go-go dancer he wants to marry, and Miaow, the tiny, streetwise...
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  • The Zero The Zero
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    The Zero

    National Book Award Finalist The breakout novel from a writer of extraordinary talent: In the wake of a devastating terrorist attack, one man struggles to make sense of his world, even as the world tries to make use of himBrian Remy has no idea how he...
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  • Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino
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    Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino

    El eterno clásico sobre 'las últimas novedades del Infierno y las irrebatibles respuestas del Cielo'Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino es la historia más atractiva acerca de la tentación -- y el triunfo sobre ella -- jamás escrita.
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  • El Demonio y la Senorita Prym El Demonio y la Senorita Prym
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    El Demonio y la Senorita Prym

    El Demonio y la Señorita Prym es un texto emocionante, una novela cargada de tensión que plantea una pregunta esencial sobre la que todos nosotros nos hemos parado a reflexionar alguna vez.
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  • The Monk Downstairs The Monk Downstairs
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    The Monk Downstairs

    Rebecca Martin is a single mother with an apartment to rent and a sense that she has used up her illusions. I had the romantic thing with my first husband, thank you very much, she tells a hapless suitor. I'm thirty-eight years old, and I've got a...
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  • Hornito Hornito
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    Hornito

    "A gay coming-of-age story that's rip-roaringly funny and sympathetic."--People David Sedaris and Sandra Bernhard rolled into one, Mike Albo offers his own unique, witty, and touching tale on being young, single, and gay in today's media-obsessed culture...
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  • Our Lives Are the Rivers Our Lives Are the Rivers
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    Our Lives Are the Rivers

    "A compelling story that melds history and biography into the context of a passionate love affair, Our Lives Are the Rivers is a masterful piece of historical fiction." -- San Francisco ChronicleFrom critically acclaimed author Jaime Manrique comes a...
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  • Chicano (Rayo) Chicano (Rayo)
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    Chicano (Rayo)

    A bestseller when it was published in 1970 at the height of the Mexican-American civil rights movement, Chicano unfolds the fates and fortunes of the Sandoval family, who flee the chaos and poverty of the Mexican Revolution and begin life anew in the...
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  • The Importance of Being Dangerous The Importance of Being Dangerous
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    The Importance of Being Dangerous

    In the 1990s, as the Internet boomed and investments soared to unthinkable heights, many people were left with their feet planted firmly on the ground, looking enviously up at the more fortunate winners in life's game of roulette. This is the era in...
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  • The Cat's Pajamas The Cat's Pajamas
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    The Cat's Pajamas

    From the winner of the National Book Foundations' 2000 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters comes a "sweet, funny . . . thought-provoking" (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) collection of short stories. As in his most recent major fiction...
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  • The Best-Kept Secret The Best-Kept Secret
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    The Best-Kept Secret

    At the request of her readers, Kimberla Lawson Roby is giving another airing to one of her most popular characters, Curtis Black, who was introduced in Casting the First Stone and who continued his escapades in Too Much of a Good Thing.Kimberla Lawson...
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  • The Pearl Diver The Pearl Diver
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    The Pearl Diver

    The seventh book in Sujata Massey's Agatha and Macavity Award-winning mystery series is a witty, suspenseful story that takes its young sleuth into the Washington DC restaurant world. A dazzling engagement ring and the promise of a fresh start bring...
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  • The Samurai's Daughter (Perennial) The Samurai's Daughter (Perennial)
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    The Samurai's Daughter (Perennial)

    A new crime-thriller full of suspense from Sujata Massey, the acclaimed author of The Bride's Kimono and The Floating Girl. Antiques dealer Rei Shimura is in San Francisco visiting her parents and researching a personal project tracing the story of 100...
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  • Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You
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    Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You

    This riveting debut collection of short fiction about women cops comes from the author's real-life experience as a Baton Rouge police officer. In an entirely fresh and unique voice, these stories reveal the humanity, compassion, humour, tragedy and...
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  • Lord Byron's Novel Lord Byron's Novel
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    Lord Byron's Novel

    One of our most accomplished literary artists, John Crowley imagines the novel the haunted Romantic poet Lord Byron never penned ...but very well might have. Saved from destruction, read, and annotated by Byron's own abandoned daughter, Ada, the...
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  • When Washington Was in Vogue When Washington Was in Vogue
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    When Washington Was in Vogue

    Nearly lost after its anonymous publication in 1926 and only recently rediscovered, When Washington Was in Vogue is an acclaimed love story written and set during the Harlem Renaissance. When bobbed-hair flappers were in vogue and Harlem was hopping,...
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  • An Almost Perfect Moment An Almost Perfect Moment
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    An Almost Perfect Moment

    In Brooklyn, in the Age of Disco, Valentine Kessler -- a sweet Jewish girl who bears a remarkable resemblance to the Virgin Mary of Lourdes -- has an unerring gift for shattering the dreams and hopes of those who love her. Miriam, her long-suffering...
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  • Uncomfortably Close Uncomfortably Close
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    Uncomfortably Close

    It hasn't been easy for Ruth Rothwax, the proprietor of a successful letter-writing business, to branch out into a new greeting-card line. Her father, Edek, is driving her crazy at the office. Other women, who she thought would be supportive, are being...
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  • Escape from the Golden Cage Escape from the Golden Cage
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    Escape from the Golden Cage

    Why can't a girl help her father financially? Why can't a girl be the pillar of the family when tough time blows in?Why is a girl asked to give up on her dreams after her marriage?Why are daughters and daughter-in-laws always differentiated as far as...
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  • Reflections of the Self Reflections of the Self
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    Reflections of the Self

    It needs immense focus and determination to write a memoir, not to mention the discipline and a routine. However, the most difficult part of writing a memoir is coming to terms with the self. And discovering the self is such a complex process. There are...
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  • Life Is About Love, Else Nothing Life Is About Love, Else Nothing
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    Life Is About Love, Else Nothing

    I was born in the Gangetic Planes of India, in the lap of Himalayas.My family was liberal and broadminded, there was no gender disparity, we were all treated alike. 'I am the fighter, I am a rebel, I cannot tolerate injustice.'I am the product of 'Quit...
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General & Literary Fiction Books | Buy Classics, Modern Novels & New Releases at BookLoop

General and literary fiction books capture the imagination of readers who want timeless classics, modern bestsellers, and deeply moving stories that reflect the human condition. At BookLoop, you can explore a wide range of fiction books, from famous classic novels to the latest new releases and trending books. Whether you want to discover a modern favourite like Sally Rooney, revisit George Orwell’s unforgettable works, or immerse yourself in the writing of Margaret Atwood or Kazuo Ishiguro, our collection of general and literary fiction has something for every reader.

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BookLoop makes it easy to buy books online in Australia with fast delivery, affordable prices, and access to a curated collection of literary fiction and classic novels. Many readers are searching for award-winning books and Australian fiction authors such as Richard Flanagan, Kate Grenville, and Tim Winton. You will also find internationally acclaimed authors like Elena Ferrante, Hilary Mantel, and Ian McEwan whose novels have shaped contemporary literature. Buying fiction books online through BookLoop means you always have access to both the classics and the newest trending titles.

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Our classics collection includes novels that continue to inspire generations of readers. Explore works from Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Leo Tolstoy, and Virginia Woolf alongside modern classics like Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Many readers want to revisit these timeless books not only for enjoyment but also for study, book clubs, and personal enrichment. When you buy classic novels online at BookLoop, you are investing in stories that never go out of style.

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Modern literary fiction gives us some of the most exciting and thought-provoking novels of today. From Sally Rooney’s intimate portrayals of relationships in Normal People to the international success of Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels, contemporary authors continue to shape the way readers experience fiction. Margaret Atwood, Richard Flanagan, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie are just a few of the literary voices that readers in Australia are searching for right now. At BookLoop, we ensure our shelves are filled with the trending fiction books readers love.

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Literary prizes like the Booker Prize, the Miles Franklin Award, and the Nobel Prize for Literature shine a spotlight on some of the finest works of fiction. Many readers specifically search for award-winning fiction books as a guide to quality. At BookLoop, we highlight novels that have received critical acclaim, so you can explore the best in both Australian fiction and international literature. Whether it’s Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall series or Richard Flanagan’s The Narrow Road to the Deep North, our store features books that define modern excellence.

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When you shop at BookLoop, you’re supporting an Australian bookstore that carefully curates its collection of fiction books for readers who value quality, diversity, and timeless storytelling. You can buy books online with confidence, knowing that our general and literary fiction collection includes classics, modern novels, new releases, and trending books that will keep you turning pages. Our range appeals to lifelong readers, students, teachers, and book club members looking for their next great read.

FAQs About General and Literary Fiction Books

What is general and literary fiction?
General and literary fiction refers to novels that focus on character, theme, and storytelling rather than being tied to a specific genre like crime or fantasy. These books are often classics or critically acclaimed works that explore the human condition.

Where can I buy literary fiction books online in Australia?
You can buy literary fiction books online at BookLoop. We stock a wide range of classics, modern novels, award-winning fiction, and trending new releases for Australian readers.

Which authors are popular in literary fiction right now?
Some of the most searched-for authors include Sally Rooney, Margaret Atwood, Elena Ferrante, Richard Flanagan, Hilary Mantel, and Kazuo Ishiguro, all of whom are available at BookLoop.

Are classics still popular with readers today?
Yes. Classics remain some of the most popular fiction books to buy online, with titles like 1984, Pride and Prejudice, and The Great Gatsby consistently ranking as favourites among Australian readers.

Does BookLoop offer new releases as well as classics?
Absolutely. At BookLoop, you will find the perfect mix of new releases, trending books, and timeless classics so your collection always feels fresh and complete.