{"product_id":"the-names","title":"The Names","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Names by Florence Knapp Paperback (2026) | Sunday Times Bestseller | Best Debut Novel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate of Release\u003c\/strong\u003e: 26 March 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiterary awards : \u003cstrong\u003eGoodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction and for Debut Novel (2025), Book of the Month Book of the Year Award Nominee (2025), She Reads Best of Award for Literary Fiction (2025), Libby Award Nominee for Best Debut (2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne moment. One decision. Three completely different lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Names by Florence Knapp is a powerful, once-in-a-generation debut that explores how a single choice can shape destiny in ways we never imagine. Set in 1987 after a devastating storm, Cora must decide what to name her newborn son — a decision that carries the weight of tradition, identity, and defiance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer husband expects the child to inherit his name, continuing a legacy shaped by generations of control. But Cora hesitates. Should she follow tradition… or choose a different future for her son?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom this moment unfolds three parallel versions of life:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBear – a name chosen with love, yet filled with unexpected consequences \u003cbr\u003eJulian – a name of individuality and hope \u003cbr\u003eGordon – a name tied to legacy, power, and a difficult inheritance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach path reveals a different story of family, identity, and the struggle to break free from the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply emotional, beautifully written, and full of quiet resilience, The Names is a must-read literary novel that explores the enduring strength of love — even in the face of fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInstant Sunday Times Bestseller \u003cbr\u003eUnique multi-life narrative structure \u003cbr\u003eEmotional and thought-provoking storytelling \u003cbr\u003eStrong themes of identity, family, and choice \u003cbr\u003ePerfect for fans of literary and contemporary fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Names Florence Knapp paperback, Sunday Times bestseller books 2026, best debut novels, literary fiction bestseller, books about identity and choices, emotional family drama novels, parallel life fiction, contemporary fiction paperback, must read books 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florence Knapp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54076222177555,"sku":"BY13.3266","price":660.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/TheNames.webp?v=1776955647","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/the-names","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}