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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.
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    by Bungie
    £18.99

    The Destiny Grimoire Anthology is a must-have collectible lore compendium assembled for Destiny's devoted and enlightened scholars and lore lovers, as well as fans of fantasy and science fiction storytelling.

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    by Hirohiko Araki
    £12.99

    A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!

  • by Kohei Horikoshi
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    Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world's greatest hero, but greatness won't come easy.

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    by Leo Tolstoy
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    by Tomohito Oda
    £7.99

    "Original Japanese edition published by SHOGAKUKAN."--Colophon.

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    by Rifujin Na Magonote
    £11.99

    At long last, the original light novels for the fan-favourite isekai hit!

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    by Garth Ennis
    £19.99

    The Boys Omnibus Vol. 1 TPB is a captivating masterpiece by renowned author Garth Ennis. Published in 2019, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey, that leaves you craving for more. The genre of the book is a blend of mystery, suspense and thrill, a classic Garth Ennis style. This book is a must-have for all book lovers and enthusiasts. Published by Dynamite Entertainment, the book holds a special place in the world of literature. The Boys Omnibus Vol. 1 TPB is indeed a gem that Garth Ennis has given to the world of literature.

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    by Naoki Urasawa
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  • by Kaiu Shirai
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    The children of the Grace Field House orphanage must escape a macabre fate before it's too late.

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    - A New Spelling of my Name
    by Audre Lorde
    £8.99

    One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten aliveA little black girl opens her eyes in 1930s Harlem, weak and half-blind. On she stumbles - through teenage pain and loneliness, but then to happiness in friendship, work and sex, from Washington Heights to Mexico, always changing, always strong. This is Audre Lorde's story. A rapturous, life-affirming autobiographical novel by the 'Black, lesbian, mother, warrior poet', it changed the literary landscape.'Her work shows us new ways to imagine the world ... so many themes of Audre's work have endured' Renni Eddo Lodge, author of Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race'I came across Audre Lorde's Zami, and I cried to think how lucky I was to have found her. She was an inspiration' Jackie Kay

  • by Kohei Horikoshi
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    Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world's greatest hero, but greatness won't come easy.

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    - Shadow and Claw
    by Gene Wolfe
    £11.99

    The first two volumes of Gene Wolfe's magnificent, award-winning The Book of the New Sun.

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    - The Undead King
    by Kugane Maruyama
    £13.99

    Momonaga used to have a boss...now he is the final boss in Yggdrasil - a game world made real - in the super popular light novel series Overlord!

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    by Hirohiko Araki
    £15.49

    Finally available in the UK - the classic series Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, now in a Deluxe Edition.

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    by John Lennon
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    John Lennon's literary debut back in print to mark its 50th Anniversary

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    by Hayao Miyazaki
    £44.99

    Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Box Set is a captivating work by the renowned author, Hayao Miyazaki. This masterpiece, which falls under the genre of fantasy and adventure, was published on December 6, 2012. The narrative is set in a post-apocalyptic world and revolves around the young princess Nausicaa, from the Valley of the Wind. Miyazaki's storytelling is compelling and his characters are richly developed, making this book a must-read for any fan of his work. The book was published by Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc, a publisher known for its commitment to delivering high-quality books. This box set is a perfect addition to any book collection, offering a unique blend of adventure and fantasy that only Hayao Miyazaki can provide.

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    - Precious Little Life
    by Bryan Lee O'Malley
    £17.49

    A remastered, 6"x9" hardcover that presents Scott's first "evil ex" battle as you've never seen it before - in full-color! It is suitable for Scottaholics everywhere.

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    by Tsugumi Ohba
    £12.99

    The 3rd volume of the new "Black" edition of Death Note includes volumes 5 & 6 of the original manga.

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    - How to Communicate with the Child You're Meant to Have
    by Walter Makichen
    £11.99

    Am I Meant to Become a Parent? Why Can’t I Conceive? What Is My Unborn Child Trying to Tell Me?In this reassuring, supportive, and accessible book, leading clairvoyant and medium Walter Makichen offers guidance to prospective parents eager to create a warm, nurturing environment for their soon-to-be-conceived-or-born children. Applying the wisdom and insights he has gained through twenty years of communicating with these spirit babies, Makichen helps you resolve issues about starting a family…actively participate in the psychic process of creating a child…and move past your worries and fears about becoming parents. From the seven essential chakras that link our body, mind, and spirit to why pregnant women are superpsychic, you’ll discover:* How to create the energy that nurtures spirit babies* How to understand how past lives and chakras relate to your unborn child* The conception contract–what it is and what it means for you and your child* How karmic pairings affect conception and pregnancy* Why miscarriages occur and what they can signifyPlus spirit babies and guardian angels…spirit babies and adoption…spirit babies and dreams…and much moreFeaturing inspirational examples of couples who are now happy parents, as well as breath exercises and healing meditations at the end of each chapter, Spirit Babies tells you everything you need to know to become the parent you were meant to be.

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    by Ai Yazawa
    £7.99

    The first in the award-winning Nana series from VIZ Media and Simon & Schuster UK.

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    by Abraham Verghese
    £9.49

    My brother, Shiva, and I came into the world in the late afternoon of the twentieth of September in the year of grace 1954. We took our first breaths in the thick air of Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. Where silk and steel fail, story must succeed. To begin at the beginning...

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    by Charles Bukowski
    £8.99

    Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame is poetry full of gambling, drinking and women. Charles Bukowski writes realistically about the seedy underbelly of life.

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    by Jorge Luis Borges
    £8.99

    Offers accounts of 'Funes the Memorious', the man who can forget nothing; 'Pierre Menard, Author of the "Quixote"', who recreates Miguel de Cervantes' epic word-for-word; a society run on the basis of an all-encompassing game of chance in 'The Lottery in Babylon'.

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    by Rina Kent
    £9.49

    **#1 BESTSELLER IN THE ENTIRE STORE! **From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a new dark college romance.I'm out for revenge.After careful planning, I gave the man who messed with my family a taste of his own medicine.I thought it'd end there.It didn't.Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and my worst nightmare.He's decided that I'm the new addition to his chess game.Too bad for him, I'm no pawn.If he hits, I hit back, twice as hard and with the same hostility.He says he'll ruin me.Little does he know that ruination goes both ways.This book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

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    NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! The wildly popular danmei/Boys' Love novel series from China! Also known as 2ha ("Erha"), this highly requested historical fantasy epic about a tyrant's second chance at life and the teacher he can't get out of his mind will be released in English for the first time! (By the author of Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben and Remnants of Filth.) Cruel tyrant Taxian-jun killed his way to the throne and now reigns as the first ever emperor of the mortal realm. Yet somehow, he is unsatisfied. Left cold and bereft, abandoned by all he held dear, he takes his own life...only to be reborn anew. Awakening in the body of his younger self--Mo Ran, a disciple of the cultivation sect Sisheng Peak--he discovers the chance to relive his life. This time, he vows to attain the gratification that once eluded him: all who defied him will fall, and never again will they treat him like a dog. His greatest fury is reserved for Chu Wanning, the coldly beautiful and aloofly catlike cultivation teacher who betrayed and thwarted Mo Ran time and again in their last life. Yet as Mo Ran shamelessly pursues his own goals in this life he thought lost, he begins to wonder if there might be more to his teacher--and his own feelings--than he ever realized. This Chinese fantasy (xianxia) epic built around the desire between two men (danmei) has been translated into multiple languages and inspired a multimedia franchise in China. The Seven Seas English-language edition will include exclusive, all-new covers and interior illustrations from artist St with a translation by Rynn & Jun.

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    by Steven Erikson
    £10.99

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    by Jenny Erpenbeck
    £8.99

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    by Miller Madeline Miller
    £13.49

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. 

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