We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Fiction

At Tales you will find a wide selection of fiction books, that will take you on adventures beyond our imagination; to visit magical kingdoms, historic scenes, romantic settings or simply take you on a journey into a different everyday life and teach you a thing or two about life and about yourself. Fiction literature makes you reflect upon life, yourself and others whether it is in the form of a historical novel, a romantic tale, a comic, a fantasy book or a collection of poems. You find them all here from the niches, and the classics to the fiction book best sellers. The only limit is your imagination.
Show more
Filter
Filter
Sort bySort Popular
  • Save 29%
    by Kentaro Miura
    £33.99

    Immerse yourself in the world of Berserk Deluxe Volume 3, a masterful creation by the renowned author, Kentaro Miura. Published in 2019 by Dark Horse Comics, U.S., this book takes you on an unforgettable journey. The genre of the book is a unique blend of fantasy and horror, showcasing Miura's exceptional storytelling skills. The author's vivid imagination and narrative style bring the characters to life, making you feel a part of their world. The book is a testament to Miura's genius and a must-have for all book lovers. Don't miss out on this gem from Dark Horse Comics, U.S.

  • Save 25%
    by J.K. Rowling
    £20.99

    Title: Harry Potter 1-3 Box Set: A Magical Adventure Begins, Author: J.K. Rowling, Publication Year: 2019-10-31, Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Language: eng

  • Save 10%
    - Introducing the Witcher - Now a major Netflix show
    by Andrzej Sapkowski
    £8.99 - 16.99

    The book that heralded the arrival of a European superstar!

  • Save 10%
    - Tales of the Witcher - Now a major Netflix show
    by Andrzej Sapkowski
    £8.99 - 18.99

    A collection of stories from the world of the WITCHER, basis for the game THE WITCHER 3: WILD HUNT. A must-read for fans of the novels and games alike.

  • Save 29%
    by J.K. Rowling
    £28.49

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: MinaLima Edition is a magical work of art penned by the renowned author J. K. Rowling. Published on 20th October 2020 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book is an enchanting journey into a world of wizardry and wonders. As a part of the highly acclaimed genre of fantasy, it captures the essence of imagination and adventure. The story unfolds in an extraordinary universe, where a young boy named Harry Potter discovers his true identity as a wizard. The MinaLima Edition adds a new dimension to this timeless tale with its captivating illustrations and interactive features. This book is not just a read, but an experience that transports you into a realm where magic is the norm. A must-have for every book lover and Potterhead, this edition is a testament to Rowling's master storytelling and MinaLima's artistic brilliance.

  • Save 11%
    by Holly Black
    £7.99 - 13.49

  • Save 10%
    by Sarah J. Maas
    £8.99

  • Save 14%
    by Sarah J. Maas
    £9.49 - 16.99

  • by Michaela Angemeer
    £12.99

    Dive into this collection of poetry and prose inspired by modern dating and broken relationships, perfect for fans of Rupi Kaur and Orion Carloto. You'll Come Back to Yourself explores themes of lost love, infidelity, depression, body image, and ultimately the power women have in learning to choose themselves. Separated into three sections: Holding On, Ouroboros, and Letting Go, this collection is a cyclical expedition of self discovery.

  • Save 21%
    by Lana Del Rey
    £13.49

    The first book of poetry from singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey

  • Save 10%
    by Rupi Kaur
    £8.99 - 11.49

    From the Number One SundayTimes bestselling author of milk and honey and the sun and her flowers comes her greatly anticipated third collection of poetry.

  • Save 23%
    - The Birth of Humankind
    by Yuval Noah Harari
    £16.99

    The first volume of the graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari's global phenomenon and smash SUNDAY TIMES #1 BESTSELLER. Featuring 256 pages of gorgeous full-colour illustrations and wrapped in a beautiful package. One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one-homo sapiens. What happened to the others?And what may happen to us? In this first volume of the adaptation of his ground-breaking book, renowned historian Yuval Harari tells the story of humankind's creation and evolution, exploring the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human". From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens challenges us to reconsider accepted beliefs, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and view specific events within the context of larger ideas. Featuring easy-to-understand text covering the first part of the original edition, this adaptation of the mind-expanding book furthers the ongoing conversation as it introduces Harari's ideas to a wider new readership. '[A] wonderful graphic novel... Smart, funny and dipped deep in the reality of what we as a species are...' Big Issue *Books of the Year*

  • Save 31%
    - The Last Wish, Sword of Destiny, Blood of Elves, Time of Contempt, Baptism of Fire, The Tower of The Swallow, The Lady of the Lake, Season of Storms
    by Andrzej Sapkowski
    £54.49

    The complete boxed set of all eight books in the legendary Witcher series, the award-winning phenomenon that inspired the bestselling Witcher video games and hit Netflix show

  • Save 14%
    - The Third Dune Novel
    by Frank Herbert
    £9.49

    The epic that began with the HUGO and NEBULA Award-winning classic DUNE continues ...

  • Save 14%
    - The Fourth Dune Novel
    by Frank Herbert
    £9.49

    The epic that began with the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning classic DUNE continues ...

  • Save 10%
    by Matt Haig
    £8.99 - 14.99

    THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON A RICHARD & JUDY, BETWEEN THE COVERS AND GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICKWINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION'BEAUTIFUL' Jodi Picoult, 'UPLIFTING' i, 'BRILLIANT' Daily Mail, 'AMAZING' Joanna Cannon, 'ABSORBING' New York Times, 'THOUGHT-PROVOKING' IndependentNora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived.Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?

  • Save 14%
    by Kim Stanley Robinson
    £9.49

    From the visionary New York Times bestselling author of New York 2140 comes a near-future novel that is a gripping exploration of climate change, technology, politics, and the human behaviours that drive these forces.

  • Save 29%
    by Kentaro Miura
    £33.99

    Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left.

  • Save 14%
    by Ken Follett
    £9.49 - 15.49

  • Save 10%
    - from the internationally bestselling author of Normal People
    by Sally Rooney
    £8.99 - 13.49

  • Save 10%
    - LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE 2021
    by Susanna Clarke
    £8.99 - 14.99

  • Save 14%
    - A Novel
    by Hanya Yanagihara
    £9.49 - 18.99

    ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARThe New York Times *; The Washington Post *; The Wall Street Journal *; NPR *; Vanity Fair *; Vogue *; Minneapolis Star Tribune *; St. Louis Post-Dispatch *; The Guardian *; O, The Oprah Magazine *; Slate *; Newsday *; Buzzfeed *; The Economist *; Newsweek *; People *; Kansas City Star *; Shelf Awareness *; Time Out New York *; Huffington Post *; Book Riot *; Refinery29 *; Bookpage *; Publishers Weekly *; KirkusWINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZEA MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALISTA NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALISTA Little Life follows four college classmatesbroke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambitionas they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara's stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves.

  • Save 10%
    by Ali Hazelwood
    £8.99 - 15.49

    Based on the available information and the data hitherto collected, my hypothesis is that the further I stay away from love, the better off I will be.'Contemporary romance's unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist.' Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners*When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when he agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire and Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support (and his unyielding abs), their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion.Olive soon discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.What the five star reviews are saying about The Love Hypothesis:'Did I read this in 24 hours? Yes.''Funny. Snarky. Intelligent. Real.''If you're even slightly thinking about getting this book to read, just go a head and do it''Adam is just *swoon*''Ali Hazelwood has made herself an auto-buy author''It was just... perfect.''A heroine you will instantly fall in love with'

  • Save 14%
    by Cormac McCarthy
    £9.49

    'I have rarely encountered anything as powerful, as unsettling, or as memorable as Blood Meridian . . . A nightmare odyssey' Evening Standard

  • Save 30%
    by Sarah J. Maas
    £39.99

    Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Sarah J. Maas' 'A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set'. This enchanting series, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd. in 2022, is a must-have for any fantasy genre enthusiast. Maas intricately weaves a tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. The box set includes all books in the series, making it a perfect gift for both new readers and fans of the series. Don't miss out on this spellbinding series from one of the most prominent voices in modern fantasy literature.

  • Save 21%
    by Cullen Bunn
    £13.49

    "When the evil sorceress Rita Repulsa retrieves the multiversal focus--a gemstone through which all realities can be seen--she sets her sights on an alternate Earth where the Power Rangers don't exist to interfere with her nefarious plans! But what she finds instead are a race of alien conquerors known as the Xiliens, who are unleashing unpredictable Kaiju in the hopes of defeating Godzilla and taking over the planet. As the two join forces, they find their goals interrupted by the arrival of the Power Rangers! Can they and Godzilla stop the threat before it's too late?"--

  • Save 15%
    by Alice Oseman
    £10.99 - 13.49

    *Soon to be a live-action Netflix series!* Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about life, love, and everything that happens in between: this is the fourth volume of HEARTSTOPPER, for fans of The Art of Being Normal, Holly Bourne and Love, Simon.

  • Save 30%
    - Boxed Set
    by J. R. R. Tolkien
    £41.99 - 101.49

    Continuing the story of The Hobbit, this three-volume boxed set of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, features striking black covers based on Tolkien's own design, the definitive text, and three maps including a detailed map of Middle-earth.

  • by Danielle Lori
    £14.99

    She's a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds . . .Nicknamed Sweet Abelli for her docile nature, Elena smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. She's the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa . . . or was. Now, all she can see in the mirror's reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint. They say first impressions are everything . . .In the murky waters of New York's underworld, Elena's sister is arranged to marry Nicolas Russo. A Made Man, a boss, a cheat-even measured against mafia standards. His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his black suits and ties. After his and Elena's first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes he's just as rude as he is handsome. She doesn't like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesn't stop her heart from pattering like rain against glass when he's near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice. And he's always near. Telling her what to do. Making her feel hotter than any future brother-in-law should. Elena may be the Sweet Abelli on the outside, but she's beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands, cigarettes, and whiskey-colored eyes. Having already escaped one scandal, however, she can hardly afford to be swept up in another. Besides, even if he were hers, everyone knows you don't fall in love with a Made Man . . . right? This is a standalone forbidden romance.

Fiction definition
Fiction is per definition set in a fictional story universe. It contains fictional characters with a fictional story line, but that does not mean that a fictional book necessarily should take place in magical kingdoms with supernatural creatures. In fiction we also find books inspired by real life - books that deal with real life problems and experiences but seen from a fictional point of view. Fiction can teach you a lot about empathy, because the main thing about a really good book is one’s ability to step into another person’s shoes and see the world from their point of view and feel the feelings they feel, whether they look like you or comes from different heredity and environment. By reading their story you get an understanding of why they act like they act and feel like they feel. At the same time the events make you reflect on your own life and in that case you could maybe learn something new about yourself and of life in general.  
Many classics is also part of the fiction genre, which might be the widest literary category there is. Fiction contains many genres. You can find both romance, fantasy, adventure, science fiction and fiction history books in our collection. 

Classics
Fiction literature contains some of the greatest classics of all time. A classic is defined by its universality. It speaks to you, whether it has been 100, 200 or even a 1000 years since the idea was put into paper, and the story came to life in the hands of an amazing and talented fiction writer. An example of that is the amazing stories by Jane Austen. One of our times most beloved fiction history books is the tale of Pride and Prejudice. The story follows Elizabeth - a strong, independent young woman - and her sisters in their attempt to act according to the norms, customs and ideals of women that were part of the 1800th hundred. The story is called Pride and Prejudice for a reason. The fiction history book deals with how people at the time often ‘judged a book by its cover’: power, prestige, wealth and beauty was sometimes more important than the person underneath it all even when it came to marriage. Jane Austen teaches us through her wonderful and humorous language that love is not always about looks, status and money, it is also a matter of the heart and mind. A message that still counts today. 

Fiction best sellers
At Tales you also find our times’ greatest fiction best sellers. The best seller list is a good place to start, if you cannot decide which book to begin with. A best seller is defined by its popularity and often good reviews. Follow other readers recommendations and start your fiction book journey with a best seller. 
A book that in recent years has enjoyed increased popularity is the science fiction novel The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. The story takes place in a dystopian future not so far from our time. In that future the United States has been undertaken by a religious group, who has changed the society around, and most women do not have anything to say. Some are forced to live as handmaids, whose purpose is to deliver healthy children to the world. A world marked by atomic contamination, infertility and inequality. The book has recently gained its relevance, because of our times’ climate change and equality debates. The story also gets even more relevant with the spread of Covid-19 - an external, hostile power that forces us to stay isolated and avoid physical contact. The fiction book best seller comes in different versions with different covers. You can find The Handmaid’s Tale as both paperbacks, hardbacks and a special graphic novel edition. You also find the long awaited sequel The Testaments among our fiction best sellers.

Fiction books for teens
Fiction literature is for everybody and at Tales you can also find fiction books for teens. The stories often take place in adventurous surroundings taking your teens on magical adventures as in Harry Potter. Some of the recent years’ best sellers among teens take place in life-like surroundings and deal with difficult matters. They teach teens about love, life, but also illness and death - all important on your way of growing as a human being. 

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.