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Top 10 Must-Read Contemporary Realistic Fiction Books

If you love immersing yourself in compelling stories that mirror real life, then contemporary realistic fiction books are perfect for you. These novels explore the complexities of human experiences, often tackling relevant societal issues in a relatable and authentic manner. In this article, we will introduce you to 10 must-read contemporary realistic fiction books that are sure to captivate and resonate with you.

1. "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green: This heart-wrenching novel follows the love story of two teenagers, Hazel and Gus, who meet in a cancer support group. John Green's emotionally charged writing will take you on an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and the beauty of living.

2. "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman: Delve into the life of Eleanor, a socially awkward and lonely woman whose world transforms when she develops an unexpected friendship. Gail Honeyman's debut novel is a poignant exploration of loneliness, healing, and the power of human connection.

3. "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng: Set in an idyllic suburban town, this novel uncovers the tangled web of secrets and injustices that lie beneath the surface. Celeste Ng masterfully explores motherhood, identity, and the choices we make in this captivating page-turner.

4. "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman: Meet Ove, a grumpy yet endearing man who finds his life unexpectedly intertwined with his new neighbors. Fredrik Backman's heartwarming tale is a profound exploration of friendship, redemption, and the transformative power of love.

5. "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas: Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this powerful novel follows Starr Carter as she navigates the aftermath of witnessing her best friend's death at the hands of a police officer. Angie Thomas tackles themes of racism, identity, and injustice with raw honesty and unflinching bravery.

6. "Normal People" by Sally Rooney: Dive into the complicated relationship between Connell and Marianne as they navigate love, class differences, and the challenges of adulthood. Sally Rooney's exquisite writing delves deep into the intricacies of human connections and the impact they have on our lives.

7. "Educated" by Tara Westover: This memoir chronicles Tara Westover's transformative journey from growing up in a strict and abusive household in rural Idaho to pursuing an education against all odds. Westover's story is a testament to the power of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge.

8. "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini: Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous history, this gripping novel follows Amir and his redemption journey as he seeks to atone for past mistakes. Khaled Hosseini's emotionally charged storytelling will leave an indelible mark on your heart.

9. "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Immerse yourself in the lives of Ifemelu and Obinze as they navigate race, identity, and love across continents. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's thought-provoking exploration of race and culture sheds light on the complexities of the immigrant experience.

10. "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd: Set in 1960s South Carolina, this novel tells the story of Lily Owens, a young girl who finds solace and family in a community of beekeeping sisters. Sue Monk Kidd's enchanting tale explores themes of female empowerment, forgiveness, and the search for belonging.

For more recommendations and to discover other contemporary realistic fiction books, consider exploring reputable websites such as Goodreads or Book Riot. Immerse yourself in these thought-provoking narratives and let them transport you to different worlds while illuminating the human experience. Happy reading!
Eternal Chaos Body Fiction
Eternal Chaos Body

If someone destroys me, I will kill them! If the heavens destroy me, I will shatter the heavens! Watch as Feng Yi is reborn and breaks the Immortal Realm, how he rises from destruction to achieve the indestructible chaos body!

281.67 Million words | 2023-01-14 10:46Update

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Flourishing Times Fiction
Flourishing Times

He returned with three hundred trusted followers, only to be trapped in a deep mountain forest by a mysterious formation. For seven days and nights, they were unable to escape, witnessing the constant deaths of those around them, causing great panic. Then, a young girl riding a donkey broke into the formation and effortlessly broke it, saving him and his subordinates. As he looked at the girl's delicate face, he sighed in regret, "Why is my destined love coming so early? She doesn't even look fifteen yet. I'll have to wait a few more years to marry her." "You're already twenty-five, and

170.16 Million words | 2020-08-21 07:21Update

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General's Chant Fiction
General's Chant

This book, written by Mo Yingfeng, is a novel that directly confronts the catastrophe of the last decade of the previous century. It focuses on the experiences of Commander Peng Qi, who was persecuted in the Air Force, and through the destinies of three generals, it praises the principled and militant spirit of the older generation of revolutionaries in the face of life and death tests. The novel not only expresses the idealism of a righteous general in a specific era in a poetic manner but also portrays a vivid picture of the spiritual life of an era through the depiction of vibrant characters. This book was awarded the first Mao Dun Literature Prize.

366.48 Million words | 2022-07-04 15:28Update

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Political Life Fiction
Political Life

In the bustling world, there are matters of politics, business, love, public affairs, private affairs, both dark and bright, without boundaries. The affairs of the world are like a chess game, and human nature is like a long river. Wen Guangyao started from the grassroots, going through towns, counties, cities, and provinces, walking through the core of the bureaucracy, accumulating work experience and wisdom in the workplace, and undergoing practical job training. Progressing step by step in the political world, accumulating steps on the ladder, relying on intelligence, emotional intelligence, courage, or others? This book is grounded in reality, depicting the affairs of the world, telling you about a true political society, restoring the real storms of the years

348.68 Million words | 2021-08-14 20:34Update

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The Tale of the Palace Consort: GL Fiction
The Tale of the Palace Consort: GL

The plot of "The Palace Chronicles: GL" is thrilling and captivating. It is a well-crafted novel written by the author Please Call Me Low-key Jun. The novel offers a delightful reading experience with its excellent storyline and writing style. You can find the latest refreshing and clean chapters by Please Call Me Low-key Jun for free on Qizhuge.

553.86 Million words | 2020-07-28 09:16Update

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Empress Dowager Xiaozhao Ren, who traveled back in time. Fiction
Empress Dowager Xiaozhao Ren, who traveled back in time.

Shen Fan, a white-collar worker in the city, died from being struck by lightning and woke up to find herself in the Qing Dynasty. As a history novice, Shen Fan was worried about how to survive in this tumultuous early reign of Kangxi. Just as she was fretting, the Transmigration God gave Shen Fan a tremendous cheat - a system dedicated to harem intrigues for a hundred years. Just when Shen Fan was ecstatic about this cheat, fate played a massive joke on her. "What did you say?!!" "Dear host, the system has detected the presence of a reborn person. Please handle it promptly." "Dear host, the system has detected the presence of a time-traveler. Please handle it promptly." "Dear host, the system has detected the presence of

381.59 Million words | 2020-08-19 05:57Update

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Urban Mad Soldier Fiction
Urban Mad Soldier

Urban Mad Soldier is a great urban romance novel written by Tang Chaoqiezi during the Tang Dynasty!

178.41 Million words | 2021-05-12 03:33Update

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Farmer's Legend Fiction
Farmer's Legend

Can't find a job after graduation? No worries, go back home and do farming! He went from being a loser to a tycoon in just a few days... he grows vegetables, builds greenhouses, constructs reservoirs, starts a company... seed base... he has ridden fierce horses on the grasslands and caught butterflies in Peru... He is the recipient of the Special Contribution Award from the Huaxia National Government... "Hello, everyone! I'm Tang Shenyuan, and I feed myself with a packet of salt!" PS: If you want to read about a legendary farmer, check out "Farmer's Legend"! This is a book full of positive energy! Well

25.58 Million words | 2020-11-23 21:27Update

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Genius Collector Fiction
Genius Collector

Money is the backbone of a man's courage, desire is the heart of a man, with no power one will be bullied, and a single drunkenness can dispel a thousand worries! Country boy, Fang Ming, inherits the legendary auspicious beast, Pi Xiu, that only consumes and never spits out. With his right hand capable of identifying treasures, he indulges in priceless porcelain, mystical ancient bronze, and thrilling scavenging adventures. Beautiful women become his precious jewels... From then on, Fang Ming leads a magnificent life filled with "wine, women, wealth, and power" that knows no emptiness.

590.68 Million words | 2022-11-26 11:26Update

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Boy toy in girls Fiction
Boy toy in girls

Yechen disguises himself as a weakling among numerous girls, gaining Nansha's trust and becoming the favored male among many beauties. However, being a favored male also has its own strengths.

534.91 Million words | 2020-07-10 20:45Update

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Global King System Fiction
Global King System

His Ultraman series opened the hearts of children; My Sword, Soldier Assault, ignited military enthusiasm; Chinese Paladin led to a wave of xianxia genre; The Legend of the Condor Heroes trilogy created a new world of martial arts; Dad, Where Are We Going? exploded in the realm of parent-child reality shows; The Voice of China triggered a new round of talent show hype; I Am a Singer became the arena for singers; Running Man became a battleground for celebrities. Assembly Call, Lost in Thailand opened the Chinese market; Painted Skin initiated an Asian storm; Transformers, Resident Evil, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean knocked on the doors of the European and American markets; Avatar caused a global storm. He is the global king, Yu Tian! Yu Tian:

190.26 Million words | 2022-12-08 08:05Update

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Cannon Fodder in the Apocalypse isn't bad either. Fiction
Cannon Fodder in the Apocalypse isn't bad either.

Transferred to a post-apocalyptic world, Yu Yan felt that although it didn't quite match her ideals, it was still a pleasant surprise. As a malicious cannon fodder supporting character in the post-apocalyptic world, Yu Yan covered her face and endured it for the sake of her superpowers. It is often said that it is best to stay away from the supporting characters around the female protagonist, but Yu Yan trusted the female protagonist even more. She was kind, beautiful, and pure, like a white lotus blooming in the darkness, one of the few people in the post-apocalyptic world with good intentions. So she always felt at ease with the female protagonist and never used her knowledge of the plot to bully her or take her things. All she wanted as a cannon fodder supporting character

311.59 Million words | 2020-12-15 15:01Update

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Indolent Immortal Fiction
Indolent Immortal

Dandy young master Gu Xiaolin inadvertently obtained a magical ring due to a murder case. This ring possesses unimaginable abilities, leading Gu Xiaolin onto the path of a king... Facing corporate conspiracies, how will the dandy young master respond? Can he reverse his fate and achieve a counterattack in life? Exquisite Lolitas, popular stars, wealthy heiresses, actively offering themselves to him, how will he make his choices? On the arduous path of cultivation, can he persist until he attains enlightenment and becomes the Golden Dragon Body? Exciting stories await in "The Dandy Demonic Immortal". PS: Support legitimate reading! This work features intricate stories, bloodshed, and ambiguity, making it a rare reading material for your leisure time! PS: During the

30.03 Million words | 2022-08-01 05:34Update

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My beautiful boss. Fiction
My beautiful boss.

My beautiful boss, during a social dinner, due to disagreements over certain details of a business contract, the franchisee cruelly drugged the seductive and hot female boss's drink. By accident, the lowest-ranked employee in the company, Yin Ran, who is meek yet alluring, elegant, ruthless, devoid of conscience, and devoid of humanity, ended up engaging in a relationship with the sexy female boss. And hopelessly, I fell in love with this fiery and sexy female boss, and intruded into her life, using our ambiguous relationship to advance my own career path. Author: Xi Xiang Shao Nian (West Chamber Young Classmate)

381.59 Million words | 2023-05-19 22:04Update

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The enchanting ghost wife exudes a fragrant scent from her bones. Fiction
The enchanting ghost wife exudes a fragrant scent from her bones.

One is a rogue swordsman, the other is a noble lady who has turned into a female ghost. A peculiar combination, yet it sparks a unique affection. Along the journey, they have slain countless monsters, but they cannot escape their inevitable fate. How can they love each other when they are not of the same species? How can they be together when their hearts belong elsewhere? How can they love and be together? Not even the Buddha sitting on the golden platform knows...

350.96 Million words | 2021-01-05 17:55Update

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Campus Demigod Fiction
Campus Demigod

Supreme Being Crossing the Tribulation in the Immortal Realm was betrayed and had his fragmented soul take over the body of a student in a school. He is reborn in the city and embarks on the path to reach the ultimate pinnacle! Link to the new book: http://www.heiyan.com/book/ Guaranteed three updates a day, extra updates for rewards! Seeking book followers, diamonds, and recommendations!

198.67 Million words | 2021-07-19 00:19Update

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One daughter Fiction
One daughter

In her past life, Cheng Wanyu was a notorious villainess. At the age of ten, she threw her lover into a well, forcing him to marry her. At the age of fifteen, she plotted to kill her father-in-law, only desiring her husband's grief and seclusion. At the age of twenty, she orchestrated her husband's new wife's disgrace and death by bribing bandits. At the age of twenty-five, consumed by resentment, she kidnapped her legitimate eldest son. At the age of thirty, the truth was revealed, and her husband divorced her and remarried. Cheng Wanyu falsely accused him of treason and involved his entire family. At the age of thirty-five, regretting deeply, she could only hope to be a cow or horse in her

260.62 Million words | 2022-11-24 00:32Update

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[Saving the Cannon Fodder Boss in Quick Transmigration] Fiction
[Saving the Cannon Fodder Boss in Quick Transmigration]

Tall, strong, wealthy beyond measure, handsome and beautiful, possessing extraordinary talents, both admired and hated by gods and humans... This is how they were described before encountering a major setback halfway through their journey, becoming nothing more than cannon fodder... In reality, this is a story of descendants constantly picking up the mess left behind by their ancestors. Note: Please support and comment, as the author here is an uninspired individual who lacks motivation.

297.58 Million words | 2021-08-31 04:31Update

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Rebirth of a Noble Daughter in a Wealthy Family Fiction
Rebirth of a Noble Daughter in a Wealthy Family

They were twins, but one in heaven and one on earth. The younger sister, due to her fragile health, received all the love and attention, while she could only live in the shadow of that halo. The younger sister, beautiful and noble like the purest lily, she, plain and inferior like wild grass. Under the aristocratic family, she was always the one who was abandoned...

13.45 Million words | 2020-07-28 12:54Update

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The Chosen Game Fiction
The Chosen Game

In the summer of that year, six thousand shards of divinity fell from the sky. Those who successfully fused them were known as the Chosen Ones. The shards bestowed upon them supernatural powers and guided them to battle one another in order to seize their opponents' fragments. Among the Chosen Ones, there circulated a consensus: by fusing all the shards, one could ignite the Divine Flame and ascend as a new deity. Xu Changqing was on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of this Chosen One game, only to be betrayed by the woman he loved the most and find himself in a desperate situation. When he woke up from his unconsciousness, he suddenly realized that he had gone back to the past! The present time was... summer of the year.

312.04 Million words | 2021-06-04 03:45Update

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