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Contemporary Urban Fiction: Exploring the Vibrant Realities of City Life

Are you passionate about gritty stories that delve into the realities of city life? If so, you'll be captivated by contemporary urban fiction. This genre has gained popularity in recent years for its raw portrayal of urban environments, diverse characters, and complex storylines. In this article, we'll explore some highly recommended contemporary urban fiction novels, talented authors who excel in this genre, and websites where you can find more enticing reads.

1. "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas:
First on our list is "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas. This powerful and thought-provoking novel follows the journey of Starr Carter, a sixteen-year-old girl who witnesses the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend at the hands of a police officer. Thomas's writing tackles important themes such as racial inequality, police brutality, and social justice, making it a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary urban fiction.

2. "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas:
If you're looking for another compelling read by Angie Thomas, "On the Come Up" fits the bill perfectly. This novel tells the story of sixteen-year-old Bri, an aspiring young rapper who navigates the challenges of pursuing her dreams while dealing with poverty, violence, and prejudice in her neighborhood. With its authentic voice and heartfelt storytelling, this book is a must-read for fans of contemporary urban fiction.

3. "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie:
Delving into a different urban setting, "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie takes us on a journey through the lives of Ifemelu and Obinze, two young Nigerians who face a range of experiences as immigrants in the United States and the UK. This novel explores themes of race, identity, and cultural assimilation, providing a unique perspective on urban life from an immigrant's point of view.

4. "The Coldest Winter Ever" by Sister Souljah:
A classic in the genre, "The Coldest Winter Ever" by Sister Souljah follows the life of Winter Santiaga, the privileged daughter of a Brooklyn drug lord, as she navigates the dangerous streets and urban landscape. This gripping tale explores themes of power, wealth, and survival, immersing readers in a world of crime, love, and family dynamics.

Where to Find More Contemporary Urban Fiction:

If you're craving more contemporary urban fiction, there are several websites you can turn to for curated recommendations and discussions. Goodreads.com is a popular platform where you can find user-generated lists, reviews, and ratings of urban fiction novels. Bookriot.com is another excellent resource that offers articles, recommendations, and author interviews specifically focused on contemporary urban fiction.

In conclusion, contemporary urban fiction takes readers on a journey through the vibrant and complex realities of city life. From exploring themes of social justice to providing unique perspectives on urban environments, this genre offers an immersive reading experience. Whether you choose to dive into the works of Angie Thomas, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Sister Souljah, or other talented authors, you're sure to find captivating stories that mirror the diverse tapestry of urban spaces. So grab a book, find a cozy spot, and get ready to be transported into the captivating world of contemporary urban fiction. Happy reading!
Artistic Life Fiction
Artistic Life

With the brilliance of the entire world's civilization, I traverse to a parallel universe a thousand years after Mr. Yue Fei has finished expressing himself. Gu Yang never lingers, and continues to chase after his splendid dreams. He is the most renowned prodigy in Huaguo, proficient in poetry, prose, and knowledgeable in everything, with countless people becoming his loyal readers. He is a beloved pianist and composer by countless people around the world, praised by The New York Times as "God's musical angel." He is a well-known musician in China, rocketing countless generations of singers to stardom, and creating the unbeatable sales record of "Golden Twelve Songs." The film scripts he created shattered China's box office records, even challenging the highest honor of the Oscar. However, this is something that happened many years later. Right now, he is only a third-year middle school student worrying about the upcoming high school entrance exam... A slow-burning story, gazing at the starry sky, with down-to-earth plotlines. I kindly ask all readers for your generous support, and if you enjoy it, please bookmark and recommend. Thank you.

58.94 Million words | 2022-11-28 22:00Update

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The Ultimate Future Bodyguard Fiction
The Ultimate Future Bodyguard

A young man living in the city turns out to be from a thousand years in the future. However, the protagonist, Xiao Yuning, is unaware of this as he gains a small alarm clock that can control time, becoming the personal bodyguard of numerous school beauties and glamorous women! A love affair out of sync with the times, what will be the ultimate outcome? What mission does Xiao Yuning carry on his shoulders? Faced with many powerful and unknown adversaries, how will Xiao Yuning respond? A path paved for Xiao Yuning to become a god, how will he overcome adversity and create his own audacious journey? Welcome to read "The Ultimate Future Bodyguard" and I hope everyone will show their support!

75.73 Million words | 2022-05-28 20:04Update

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I am a broom star from the Celestial Court. Fiction
I am a broom star from the Celestial Court.

High Yang was accidentally hit on the head by a brick falling from the sky. The brick propelled him to the celestial realm, where he became the apprentice of the janitor, responsible for cleaning the heavens. These things that were considered rubbish in the celestial realm were treasures in High Yang's eyes. With these treasures, the fruits he grew and the fish he raised not only tasted delicious but also had the benefits of health and cultivation, becoming highly sought-after items in the mortal realm. With nothing else to do, he went to the Gourd Palace to look for the elixirs that the Old Immortal accidentally scattered on the ground, and then went to the Jade Pool to get some fairy wine to sell in the mortal realm. These things were all highly coveted down there! From then on, High Yang began a wonderful life. (Created a QQ group, hoping friends who enjoy this book can join: Thank you!) (PS: During the launch of the new book, I'm seeking recommendations, collections, and donations... basically, anything and everything!)

212.17 Million words | 2022-04-22 07:10Update

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The entire universe is my friend. Fiction
The entire universe is my friend.

Late at night, WeChat updated and grabbed the entire universe's bottle, adding friends from all over the universe. Once you offend me, it's not just the heavens and the earth, but the entire universe won't be able to save you! Jiang Daoli took the bottle and added friends, bringing the immortal realm, the Western gods, super technological civilizations, and celestial demons from different realms into one group. What will be the result? Jade Emperor: "Damn it, the group owner is ours. You guys from the Western world and celestial demons, stay low-key or else we'll kick you out!" "Not bad, the group owner belongs to our Eastern immortal realm. From now on, I will be in charge." said the Supreme Pure One. "Damn it, is your Eastern immortal realm really that great? If you're capable, let's have a fight." said the Western gods. "A bunch of idiots, you've all become idiots from practicing. Don't you know that the group owner comes from a technological civilization, just like us?" someone from the super technological civilization spoke up. Jiang Daoli silently watched everything and didn't dare to speak. He just wanted to grab red envelopes, so stop talking and quickly send them out.

168.11 Million words | 2022-09-30 17:41Update

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Reborn Boy's Youth Era Fiction
Reborn Boy's Youth Era

Rebirth: A Man's Desire for Youth, the Struggle of Ordinary Individuals in a Great Era. This is the best of times, this is the worst of times. People are ascending to heaven with integrity, people are descending to hell with integrity.群

142.55 Million words | 2021-03-24 22:58Update

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Rebirth's Warmth Fiction
Rebirth's Warmth

Fang Nuan had lived alone for too long. After a car accident, she was reborn as the rich daughter of the mayor, finally having a family and love. Su Ye had experienced too many treacherous schemes in the business world but had never expected to meet someone like her. He was willing to protect her until old age.

23.80 Million words | 2023-03-28 08:21Update

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The Immortal Estate Lord Fiction
The Immortal Estate Lord

My name is Baihua. I passed the recruitment exam on an unscrupulous website and obtained an application called 'City God's Field', which allows me to handle real estate deals. To be honest, there are higher-ups above me, whether it's the Great White Planet Venus or the Purple Microcosm, even the title of the Howling Celestial Hound is much greater than mine. But distance gives one depth, and here I am the emperor of the land. The Mount Moving Titans, the Ghost Carpenters, the Protector Tai Sui... they are all my loyal henchmen and part-time employees. If you dare to compete for business with me, I'll send some Titans to forcefully demolish your buildings at night, yes, it's best to smash the load-bearing walls. Baihua: Stepping out of the country is just the beginning for me. I want to completely transform the Fifth Avenue of the United States into a street of Chinese-style barbecues. Let the island country become the world's largest dumping and processing center for garbage. Do you need a signal receiver? Take a look at the Eiffel Tower, it can be made entirely of metal, which is absolutely conducive to signal reception...

10.23 Million words | 2021-11-18 13:37Update

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The Three Realms Supermarket Fiction
The Three Realms Supermarket

My name is Wang Fan. I am the appointed manager of the Three Realms Supermarket by the Jade Emperor himself. Our market has the top supply channels in the three realms, even the Supreme Old Lord is our supplier. Under my leadership, our market earns more in one year than the entire immortal realm does in ten years of hard work. Oh, wait, the peaches in the freezer have expired? Hey, Xiao Longnu, come and turn them into peach pastries. PS: That annoying Monkey King complained about our store being too big? I had the sales manager, Zixia Fairy, handle it. What else can he do?

216.32 Million words | 2020-10-22 18:30Update

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The Rebirth Era Tycoon Fiction
The Rebirth Era Tycoon

Looking back on the years, what did your youth leave behind in your life? When Liu He returns to the age of eighteen, back to the innocent era of youth, everything that was regrettable in the past will start all over again. He is determined to stand at the pinnacle of the era and witness the ever-changing storm!

51.31 Million words | 2021-05-19 19:00Update

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Wealthy Strategies Fiction
Wealthy Strategies

Returning, riding the wind of the era, conquering numerous unicorn companies, and riding the trend of the world's fortune, soaring to great heights.

99.75 Million words | 2023-02-26 20:57Update

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The Slaughter of Sister Eight Fiction
The Slaughter of Sister Eight

In today's era, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law battle has reached an all-time low. They play small conspiracies and tricks without any limits. Let's open the door for mother-daughter fights. No more plots, just straight strategies. Start cursing and fighting without any reason. If they can break up a couple, they will. Don't agree? No problem, we'll gift you two tofu blocks to crash and die! Watch the showdown between Tofu Beauty and the Eighth Miss Jiang, who is spicier...

33.27 Million words | 2021-02-07 07:39Update

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The Eighteenth on the Bund Fiction
The Eighteenth on the Bund

Cheng Lan, An Qi, and Na Na, three girls of different ages, meet at the Borui Sai Public Relations Company and become friends and business partners. Their friendship goes beyond being best friends, they are also partners in their careers, supporting each other, venting their frustrations, experiencing setbacks at work, and overcoming challenges together. Their emotions have been tested and betrayed. In the end, Cheng Lan courageously resigns from a seemingly glamorous foreign-owned company, starts her own business, and finds her own place in the industry, fighting for it. An Qi bravely takes responsibility for her wrong choices and regains her confidence, starting a new chapter in her life. Na Na, unlike others, is not satisfied with a wealthy lifestyle, but takes steady steps from being an intern and eventually earns the trust of her family. The Eighteenth on the Bund carries their aspirations, professional dreams, and teaches them that they need to struggle and fight to change their destiny.

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13 Minke Street Fiction
13 Minke Street

I enjoy sitting on an empty street during the night, listening to their murmured whispers, savoring their clamor.

534.40 Million words | 2021-07-18 19:12Update

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National Forensic Scientist. Fiction
National Forensic Scientist.

Corpse: Are you polite?

182.00 Million words | 2020-08-20 03:32Update

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Genius Fortune Teller Fiction
Genius Fortune Teller

Iron-mouthed and sharp-witted, a single divination worth a fortune. Young Ye Tian fortuitously inherits the legacy of a divination master, delving into the realms of heaven and man, deciphering the changes of the past and present, continuing the ancient and lost teachings. Join the supergroup for communication. The novel "Golden Pupil" has been completed, perfect for filling your reading void. A new book has been uploaded, please kindly show your support by collecting, clicking, and recommending.

274.83 Million words | 2022-07-20 05:09Update

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The First Chaos in History Fiction
The First Chaos in History

I'm so unlucky, really. While others are time traveling, I can only be the one traveled through. While others are dating, I can only be the one being dated... In my pawn shop called "No. Several," I receive a series of customers with names like Jing Ke, Li Bai, Guan Yu, Qin Huan, and so on. A chain of hilarious stories unfolds. This book is filled with a strong sense of parody, combining elements of cultivation, time travel, urban life, and romance. Therefore, it is named "The First Chaos in History."

182.55 Million words | 2020-11-25 21:48Update

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Lighter and Princess Dress 1: The Wilderness Fiction
Lighter and Princess Dress 1: The Wilderness

I have my king, I am his loyal servant, willing to wave my flag and shout for him, willing to die on the battlefield for him.

495.48 Million words | 2022-02-28 13:59Update

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Stay calm and don't make waves. Fiction
Stay calm and don't make waves.

Heaven closed, hell full. So, I stay in the mortal realm as a source of trouble...

297.24 Million words | 2021-09-02 10:13Update

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The immortal only wants to lie down. Fiction
The immortal only wants to lie down.

Spiritual revival, faith leading the way. Some people impersonate the Heavenly Father, the Buddha, or immortal gods, aiming to attain enlightenment through false beliefs. Some rely on their own heritage, believing themselves to be legends, with no need to rely on others. Some become celebrities, idols, and everything that can be admired, believing that even false and empty beliefs are still beliefs. And Li Yi has returned. He is not a reincarnation, he has merely returned to his own body. After living for 5,700 years, he is tired and exhausted. He has witnessed the world's prosperity, and has surpassed all with his power and influence. He is an immortal in this world, he is Li Changsheng. Now, he is Li Yi, and all he wants is to lie down. Yet, he becomes known as an immortal in the eyes of the world once again. This time, he does nothing but quietly lie at home. Countless stories have been written, such as the New Bible, the Great Thunder Sound Sutra, the Sword God's Autobiography, the Tianxue's Autobiography, and the Qingxuan's Autobiography. But they all cannot escape the same ending before Li Changsheng, the Immortal in this world. No matter how amazing or talented they may be, they will all eventually stop in front of him. Li Yi: Li Changsheng's matters, what does it have to do with me, Li Yi?

176.16 Million words | 2020-08-08 18:56Update

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The First Sequence Fiction
The First Sequence

Hello everyone, I am Elbow, the talking elbow, and I'm back. This is a new story.

289.50 Million words | 2021-03-17 04:38Update

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Firepower is king. Fiction
Firepower is king.

In most professions, some people are not provided with food by the heavens, some are rewarded with food by the heavens, and some are chased by the heavens to be fed. In the field of private military, the heavens forcefully feed Gaoguang. Starting off being kidnapped, Gaoguang is forced to become a member of a private military contracting company in order to survive. Until one day, in the field of private military, he made Gaoguang a professional term. He is committed to providing peripheral services related to war, including but not limited to force, arms, intelligence, and technical support. As the conscience of the industry, quality is guaranteed. Gaoguang, you are trustworthy.

308.54 Million words | 2022-09-28 20:33Update

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