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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!
If Snails Have Love Fiction
If Snails Have Love

If Snails Have Love is a novel written by author Ding Mo, a urban romance novel. The story revolves around the cold and stoic police captain Ji Bai, who gradually develops feelings for the rookie police officer Xu Xu. Unfortunately, this brilliant young woman is as slow in matters of the heart as a snail.

26.69 Million words | 2023-06-15 07:05Update

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The Ultimate Medical Saint Fiction
The Ultimate Medical Saint

Returning with formidable skills. Healing, fortune-telling, alchemy, formation-setting, talisman-making... "There's nothing in this world that I can't accomplish!" - Shen Feng.

841.18 Million words | 2022-02-14 12:20Update

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Rebirth: Don't Call Me Mr. Perfect Fiction
Rebirth: Don't Call Me Mr. Perfect

When Song Yu, a tomboy at heart trapped in a girly exterior, wakes up one day and sees her new image in the mirror, she is astonished to find the word 'male' on her identification card. To make matters worse, as she walks down the street, countless girls flock to her, shouting, 'Marry me, Mr. Perfect!' Just as she decides to revert back to her feminine look, a system drops from the sky...[New author, seeking collection recommendations, please leave a message.]

77.47 Million words | 2022-08-01 07:13Update

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Days in the entertainment industry Fiction
Days in the entertainment industry

Rebirth in the Entertainment World. Starting as a host on variety shows, gradually growing into a highly popular entertainment superstar. So what if I can't sing? The songs I create are hailed as classics by the public! So what if I'm not a professional actor? The TV dramas and films I participate in are always highly acclaimed! So what if I can't host? Are you kidding me! I make appearances in every sensational variety show in the country. In the year XXXX, Zhang Chen arrives. With the advantage of foreknowledge, he aims to carve out a unique path in the entertainment industry. This book combines Chinese entertainment and Korean entertainment. If you don't like it, please don't criticize, and if you don't like it, please don't enter.

79.49 Million words | 2023-06-08 08:13Update

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I can step into the Chinese language book. Fiction
I can step into the Chinese language book.

Will you be killed if you cut down all the peach blossoms in a ten-mile radius in Peach Blossom Spring? I'm waiting online and it's urgent! "Hey, buddy, it's been a year since you last took a bath. Want to join me? Today, I'll show you my ancestral skill of giving an 18-step backrub!" Zhuge Liang: "I will borrow 100,000 arrows from the grass boats of Cao's army." Chen Chu: "Haha, no borrowing!" "Foolish old man, human strength is limited. You won't be able to finish moving this way even if you die. How about I introduce the daughter of the wise elder to your son..." Jing Ke: "Overthrow the tyrant, assassinate the king of

127.17 Million words | 2023-05-06 04:10Update

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The Legend Returns: Live Streaming at Its Finest Fiction
The Legend Returns: Live Streaming at Its Finest

Ye Chen was just an ordinary young man, but with the help of a live streaming system, he couldn't turn back on the path of showing off. After starting his livestream, extreme sports, unbeatable parkour, windsurfing, hanging out with beautiful female streamers, and chasing after popular actresses were just small matters to Ye Chen. Surviving in the wilderness, embarking on extreme adventures, and facing life-threatening situations, these were the stages where Ye Chen truly shined. He was even present in the Three Thousand Worlds! ... Ahem, the above is all nonsense. Ye Chen's goal was simply to be the most low-key streamer. (I request recommendations, collections, and tips for my new book. I beg

70.14 Million words | 2020-07-19 12:29Update

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Super God Live Room Fiction
Super God Live Room

Zhang Xiaole, a fan of online live streaming, unexpectedly obtained access to the closed beta of the "Super God Live Room." Being a little silly, Zhang Xiaole directly elevated his user level to the highest rank, "Hongmeng God." In an instant, he became the most awesome fan of live streaming, causing all the popular streamers to kneel and worship him. However,

40.03 Million words | 2023-02-04 18:41Update

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My Shadow is the God of Food Fiction
My Shadow is the God of Food

Li Gengxin, a small character in the kitchen in a big city, always comforts himself: the poorest he can do is beg for food, and he will eventually make a name for himself. With the simplest goal in mind – a good wife, loving children, and a warm home – he struggles at the bottom of society without making much money. Until one day, he suddenly finds a fallen god named 'God of Food' in his shadow. From that day on, an extraordinary yet eccentric figure emerges in the millennium capital. ... With a complete book of 2.55 million words 'Rebirth of a Stocksman' and a million words 'Peeking into the Future', rest assured as I guarantee the quality of the story. Please feel free to dive into the world of this novel!

211.88 Million words | 2022-07-06 21:40Update

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I am a Culturalist Fiction
I am a Culturalist

Since he came into this world, the literary world has been divided into two factions! Those who love him think he is the greatest writer in history, while those who hate him consider him the biggest scoundrel and rogue in literary history. He is Tang Qian, who considers himself just an ordinary culturalist! After his death, both those who loved him and those who hated him reached the same consensus: 'Without Tang Qian, the literary world is like an eternal darkness!'

17.73 Million words | 2021-05-04 08:08Update

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Rebirth: Goodbye to Mediocrity Fiction
Rebirth: Goodbye to Mediocrity

Li Dan rubbed her eyes, still somewhat incredulous. She had really been reborn... As she watched her father treat her with the same indifference as in her previous life, her mother scold and beat her without remorse, and her only sister bully her without restraint, Li Dan grew furious... She told herself that she had spent a lifetime repaying her parents' kindness in giving birth to her, and from now on she owed no one. In this life, she wanted to live for herself.

65.69 Million words | 2022-09-10 13:57Update

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Playing treasures Fiction
Playing treasures

It was a deliberate conspiracy that left the once wealthy young heir Yang Kang with nothing, even causing the demise of his beloved father. By a twist of fate, a Yin-Yang Treasure Mirror that he had worn since childhood unlocks Yang Kang's life as a treasure seeker in a world filled with material desires. Priceless porcelain, ancient paintings, and exquisite bronze pieces emerge one after another! Obsession with indulgence leads to prosperity through treasure hunting! Open this book and rediscover the five thousand years of Chinese civilization!

145.86 Million words | 2022-05-27 17:23Update

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King of Hallyu entertainment Fiction
King of Hallyu entertainment

This is a story of a teenager who relies on his own efforts and the help of others to step by step reach the pinnacle. He starts his career as an actor, gathering a large number of fans; then develops as a singer, establishing himself as a superstar; and finally expands into the realms of film, television, and music, becoming famous throughout Asia and worldwide. On his journey to challenge the dominators, he faces sabotage from rivals, receives support from friends, encounters love interests and confidantes, and most importantly, finds the one person who is destined to be "her." Among the countless female artists such as Girls' Generation, T-ara, FX, and numerous other Korean girl groups, who will be the love interest, who will be the confidante, and who will be the destined "her"?

120.13 Million words | 2022-05-13 14:38Update

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Legend of the V Family Fiction
Legend of the V Family

Six years ago, struggling everyman Ye Shiyu made a deal with a handsome stranger and gained four chances to fulfill his wishes. Six years later, a quirky rich second-generation suddenly emerges and, after a drunken night, is tricked by his treacherous teammates into accepting an extremely difficult S-level mission. Starting a company, recruiting teammates, investigating the enemy... thus begins the story of the eccentric rich second-generation. PS: Although this book involves superpowers, there is no leveling up. Superpowers are included to make the novel exciting. The book often includes characters from the anime world, but they can also be treated as ordinary people. The overall world-building follows the author's setting. Characters from the V family will appear throughout the story.

47.34 Million words | 2021-08-18 14:40Update

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Special Crazy Dragon Fiction
Special Crazy Dragon

Keeping the promise to my comrades in battle, I returned to the city and stirred up a storm, causing the prestigious clans and sects of the martial world to tremble. Embracing beauty, I won the hearts of the gorgeous school flower, international superstar, and powerful businesswomen. With one hand shaping legends and the other fiercely protecting my loved ones, I forged a pinnacle life as an elite soldier! Join our book group.

285.12 Million words | 2022-01-07 11:09Update

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A Splendid Life of Xu Damao in the Four-Courtyard of Love Fiction
A Splendid Life of Xu Damao in the Four-Courtyard of Love

Traveling through "Love in the Four-Cornered Courtyard," transformed into Xu Damao, in a complete state of panic!!

136.80 Million words | 2022-11-05 20:30Update

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Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder: A Journey to Redemption Fiction
Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder: A Journey to Redemption

Qiu Ye lived for over thirty years in her previous life and learned one lesson: money is better in one's own hands. In her previous life, she lacked money and pretended to be morally superior, disregarding the value of money. As a result, she ended up living with her mother-in-law, suppressing her desires and enduring a miserable life. The constant conflicts within the family strained her marriage. Finally, fate granted her a chance for rebirth. She vowed to start earning and saving money from a young age, determined to buy her own house and live the life she desired.

98.69 Million words | 2021-06-23 12:18Update

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Back to the happy life in 1991. Fiction
Back to the happy life in 1991.

"Lin Hongyi, take it easy." Making big money should be done in a low-key manner, but how can one restrain oneself from pampering one's wife? Returning to his twenties, Lin Hongyi could only enjoy himself secretly. [Single Female Lead] In the previous life, you were my unparalleled love, and in this life, I am deeply devoted to you. [Sweetness in an Exciting Story] In the previous life, having a wife was enough for everything, but in this life, we want to show off even more. [Earning more money to change our own destiny] More than that! It's about flying together with everyone, together changing our destinies!

93.01 Million words | 2022-05-05 13:20Update

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Conquering the Fragrant Harbor Fiction
Conquering the Fragrant Harbor

Reborn and transmigrated, back to the early days of Hong Kong. It surprised Zhang Yi, as he hadn't expected to recall everything he had seen, heard, and even glimpsed before in such vivid detail. What amazed him even more was his ability to have a photographic memory! In the past, he was proud of his literary and martial arts skills, believing himself to be an extraordinary individual. Now, returning to the past with an extra advantage, he couldn't afford to waste this second chance at life.

105.39 Million words | 2020-11-23 22:52Update

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King of Environmental Protection Fiction
King of Environmental Protection

Ruduo was originally a technician at an environmental protection company. One day, he unexpectedly found a fairy girl from the future who claimed to be his "companion". The girl told him that the future was facing an apocalypse due to environmental pollution. In order to save the future calamity and protect the people he cared about, with the help of the fairy girl, Ruduo embarked on a path of environmental salvation. He developed the "Super Water Purification Series" to treat various water pollution and purify water sources. He created the "Love Home Treasure Series" to keep various pollutants away and ensure the health of

10.92 Million words | 2022-02-09 15:39Update

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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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The Immortal Alchemist Fiction
The Immortal Alchemist

Observing yin and yang, understanding feng shui, exploring the ways of the heavens, inheriting ancient arts, seeking eternal life... The alchemist, a practitioner of medicine, divination, astrology, and other professions, excels in physiognomy, fortune-telling, feng shui, occult formations, and alchemical longevity methods. They are also known as masters of magic. Alchemists are divided into three ranks: Human, Earth, and Heaven; and each rank has nine grades, representing one celestial realm per grade. The Human rank specializes in techniques related to people, such as physiognomy, bone reading, medicine, ghost subjugation, soul invocation, etc. The Earth rank specializes in techniques related to the earth, such as feng shui, evil energy dispersion, dragon veins, divination, geomancy, etc. The Heaven rank specializes in techniques related to heaven or the celestial path, such as divination, fate reading, supernatural abilities, and longevity methods. Through countless lifetimes and a millennium-long chess game, the alchemist seeks eternal life and attains immortality.

28.99 Million words | 2021-11-23 07:15Update

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