Dementia Fiction

A Texas map marked with three red dots like drops of blood. A serial killer who claims to have dementia. A mysterious young woman who wants answers. What could go wrong? FINALIST FOR THE ITW THRILLER AWARD “Fast and furious . . . You’ll never see what’s coming.”—The Washington Post...

The unforgettable, sharply funny dementia novel readers are calling “heartbreaking and hilarious in equal measure.” “Maggie is a masterpiece of chaos.” "Tom broke my heart, then made me laugh out loud.” “A beautifully honest story.” It starts, as these things often do, with small slips. A misplaced remote. A teapot given away to a postman. A trolley “adopted” from Tesco Express. But Maggie Harris has never done anything by halves - so her dementia arrives with full-blown mayhem: five-hour bus trips to places she doesn’t recognise, late-night wanderings, supermarket ...

A Japanese The Thursday Murder Club, taking healing fiction for a mystery-filled spin with this bestseller that has sold more than 200,000 copies in Japan. He’s not your average Grandpa. As a lover of classic crime stories, it’s no surprise that schoolteacher Kaede encounters everyday...

From the author of The Bright Years, the story of April and Leo, a couple on the brink of collapse. When their house goes up in flames, family secrets and thorny histories emerge as they are forced to decide what is worth salvaging. When April and Leo’s house burns in the middle of the night...

Eliminate the fear of dementia and unlock mental clarity for the golden years, even if you've struggled with cognitive decline for years. Are you worried about losing your independence to dementia as the years go by? Have you been overwhelmed by conflicting information that leaves you confused and anxious? Or maybe you're facing early cognitive symptoms and urgently need solutions that work? You are not alone. Many seniors share your fears and concerns, but the promise of a sharper, healthier mind is within reach. Whether you're navigating through the confusion surrounding dementia ...

From the best-selling author of The Forget Me Not Chronicles comes a warm, funny, and deeply moving novel about love, dignity, family, and what it means to hold on to someone while dementia slowly changes the shape of everyday life. “This book somehow turns confusion and heartbreak into something deeply human and strangely comforting.” “Henry and Ellie felt painfully real. Tender, funny, and devastating all in the right places.” “One of the most real portrayals of dementia I’ve ever read. Warm, chaotic, heartbreaking – full of love.” Henry Benton was once a proud, capable ...

"[Georgia Maguire's] overall narration is calm and elegant but emotional and alarming during the horrific moments Grace experiences." - AudioFile Magazine on Behind Closed Doors. Named One of the Most Anticipated Thriller Novels Of 2017 by Bustle! THE NEWEST PROPULSIVE AUDIOBOOK FROM THE AUTHOR...

From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the DCI Robert Kett series Alex Smith, comes the first in a brand-new mystery series filled with the gripping action and hilarious comedy fans have come to love. Welcome to Southwold! It may be heaven on earth, but all hell has broken loose...

“[Narrator Barrie] Kreinik's performance of Cricket's father is distinctive and heartwarming...a sensitive narrator of a compelling and sometimes amusing story about hope in the midset of loss, and the courage to grow.” — Kirkus A funny, heartfelt, late coming-of-age story that examines...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE WINNER From the award-winning author of The Buddha in the Attic and When the Emperor Was Divine comes a novel that "starts as a catalogue of spoken and unspoken rules for swimmers at an aquatic center but unfolds into a powerful story of...

From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the DCI Robert Kett series Alex Smith, comes the second novel in a mystery series filled with the gripping action and hilarious comedy fans have come to love. Welcome to Southwold! Some wounds never heal… With his first case in Suffolk...

From the author of Reese Witherspoon's Book Club pick The Scent Keeper comes a “heartbreakingly delicious” national bestseller about a chef, her students, and the evocative lessons that food teaches about life. Once a month on a Monday night, eight students gather in Lillian's restaurant...

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE A mesmerizing portrait of an aging man’s last pilgrimage, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Girls and The Guest. A private plane cuts through the winter night, somewhere over Greenland. David, a retired executive, sits back in his leather...

From the seven health conditions that are often mistaken for Dementia to understanding what causes neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, Dementia Must-Knows is the only caregiver’s guide to early-stage dementia you need.

**LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2026** A dazzlingly original new voice in literary fiction for fans of Ali Smith, Mohsin Hamid and Elif Shafak The Renovation is a heart-breaking portrait of one family caught in the tides of history, grappling with grief, exile, politics and the painful...

A gripping British crime thriller set in Suffolk’s mysterious Rendlesham Forest, Mad Dogs follows DI Harrison Baird as he races to solve a deadly midnight attack and abduction while a ruthless killer—and the detective’s own dangerous past—close in. The past always comes back to bite...

📜 Inspired by an incredible true story, this is an unforgettable novel about love, loss and one impossible choice𓂃🪶 ‘I loved this… Wonderful… Really tugged at my heart strings… My favourite… Had everything I love’ Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★ ‘OMG… Excellent. Chefs...

When caring for someone with dementia, your own mental stability can be the single most critical factor in your loved one’s quality of life. The Caregiver's Guide to Dementia brings practical and comprehensive guidance to understanding the illness, caring for someone, and caring for yourself. From understanding common behavioral and mood changes to making financial decisions, this book contains bulleted lists of actions you can take to improve your health and your caregiving.

With huge heart, humor, and a compassionate understanding of human nature, Sally Hepworth delivers a page-turning novel about the power of love to grow and endure even when faced with the most devastating of obstacles. You won’t forget The Things We Keep. Anna Forster, in the early stages of...

Ellie's life finally works. Her routines hold. Marcus is steady. The system has been quiet for months. Then her mother starts forgetting words. When Diane is diagnosed with early-stage vascular dementia, the system returns with a new stat — Compassionate Witness: 0/100. Quest: Learn to love without fixing. What follows is the hardest year of Ellie's life. Watching her sharp, difficult, complicated mother disappear one lucid moment at a time — while trying to stay herself in the process. The pull to fix, rescue, and control is overwhelming. The system keeps watching. The stat keeps ...