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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!
The Ultimate Medical Saint Fiction
The Ultimate Medical Saint

Qin Fan, a student at the Chinese Medicine Academy, accidentally inherited the ancestral medical teachings and obtained the Abyssal Spirit Scripture. By awakening his bloodline eyes, he started his extraordinary life... With his golden needles, he saved lives; with his Dao imprints, he vanquished spirits; possessing mind-reading abilities, he walked all over the arrogant tycoons in the city of flowers!

841.18 Million words | 2023-03-19 22:58Update

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Reborn Male God Starts with Gaming Fiction
Reborn Male God Starts with Gaming

Reborn back to the year , Ouyang decides to live according to his own will this time. At this time, Xiaomage still wants to sell penguins. San Shige's game department has not been established yet. Legends of Blood has just been released, coinciding with the boom of the domestic gaming industry. With rich experience in game development from his previous life, Ouyang hopes to overthrow the major gaming giants before they monopolize the market. And by the way, fulfill the dreams of Chinese people. Moreover, due to certain reasons, the butterfly effect changes the entire gaming industry. Legitimate single-player games receive support from the Chinese, and the single-player market thrives. Game rating systems have also emerged. For gamers, this is an unprecedented golden age. This time, I just want to make money...

331.19 Million words | 2022-05-29 00:54Update

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Rebirth of the Entertainment Genius Fiction
Rebirth of the Entertainment Genius

Wang Qiniann was reborn to the year . In this year, Hong Kong had just returned, Zhao Wei had not yet become Xiaoyanzi, Jia Zhangke had just graduated, and Ning Hao had not yet entered the Beijing Film Academy. In this year, Wang Qiniann applied for the Literature Department of Beijing Film Academy, and later became a talented figure that shocked the entertainment industry...

172.09 Million words | 2020-08-14 06:56Update

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The villainous overlord Fiction
The villainous overlord

Is there only one path to take on the road of the antagonist? In recent years, not only has it created a dark history, but it hasn't even left a trace of history! Returning, whoever wants to play the antagonist can play! Anyway, I won't play anymore!!!

106.97 Million words | 2021-02-28 00:14Update

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Entertainment starts with tying the knot. Fiction
Entertainment starts with tying the knot.

That year, Xu Yan kidnapped a has-been female celebrity for one hundred thousand yuan. He thought he would receive a cold pair of handcuffs, but unexpectedly, what awaited him was the red string of the Matchmaker? A daily life story with a central dog-food plot later on...

106.48 Million words | 2020-11-20 17:51Update

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Reborn in Japan as a Deity Fiction
Reborn in Japan as a Deity

Warning: [Please consume the following content intended for anime lovers in the proper manner] [The protagonist is a skilled martial artist who accidentally crafts a golden pill and, at the same time, unexpectedly travels through time and possesses the body of an RB student. As he stays longer in that country, he meets new people, gets a girlfriend, and triggers great chaos...] Critique: [The summary of the fifth edition feels quite depressing, it makes me shed tears silently just by reading the title] Appreciation: [If you can read this pile of characters, thank you very much. I hope it satisfies you. Love you, mwah!]

87.09 Million words | 2022-08-22 14:02Update

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Send a WeChat message to the Heavenly Palace. Fiction
Send a WeChat message to the Heavenly Palace.

When Qin Fen shook his phone and saw the Tian Ting Moments on WeChat, he realized that his life had changed, but the changes in Tian Ting were even more horrifying. Tian Ting has an overpopulation problem? No worries, there's a family planning policy. What? It affects intimacy? Old Moon Matchmaker, do you know about contraceptives? Want great ideas? Sure, bring something in exchange, I'm not picky. Qin Fen looked at the resources in Tian Ting and realized that he seemed to be in for a rough time. Farming, dating, counting money, so many things to do. Should I start by eating peaches or taking the Nine Transformation Pill? Oh well, maybe I'll go for the big bust, it has a great texture. PS: I've already signed the agreement, about personal character, can I say I have a lot of integrity? Please give me some points, support, and votes, and I'm also looking for a sugar daddy/mama.

321.89 Million words | 2021-09-03 23:59Update

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Daddy's Golden Farm Fiction
Daddy's Golden Farm

Chen Suinian divorced, his ex-wife preferred the rich and abandoned her husband and daughter. Unexpectedly, he awakened a system right after the divorce. He possessed a fertile land that can refresh various vegetables, fruits, and medicinal herbs every day. Chen Suinian decided...

63.40 Million words | 2021-05-10 19:47Update

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The First Gathering Fiction
The First Gathering

Neon lights twinkle in the long night, stars shine in the long night! Mechanization and electrification, virtual and reality, past and future! The fate of humanity rests in a gathering of forces!

1.27 Million words | 2020-12-24 23:49Update

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Heavenly King's Hall. Fiction
Heavenly King's Hall.

After six years of bloody battles, the king returns. With my seven-foot body, I can punch and defeat the ruffians and tyrants, and protect my beloved wife and adorable child.

419.55 Million words | 2021-08-15 08:12Update

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Rebirth of a Happy Daily Life Fiction
Rebirth of a Happy Daily Life

There is such kind of person in this world, that despite having both strength and luck, always falls just one step short of happiness. Unfortunately, Lin Xiaoguai is one of them. Born in the 1960s as the beloved latecomer to her family, Lin Xiaoguai is beautiful and intelligent, but unfortunately has four mediocre and weak brothers, as well as four formidable sisters-in-law. Although her family background is poor and her future seems bleak, she manages to encounter the college entrance examination at the right age and successfully enters university. Her loving father, always spirited during joyful occasions, passes away in his sleep, leaving Lin Xiaoguai devastated. In her despair, her brothers and sisters

87.55 Million words | 2022-01-15 12:36Update

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Returning from Cultivation to Be a Milk Dad Fiction
Returning from Cultivation to Be a Milk Dad

Emperor Zhang Yang of the Northern Star Territory traveled back in time to the city, only to discover that his wife had become a quadriplegic vegetable as a result of persecution, and left behind a five-year-old daughter. In desperation to help his wife, he had no choice but to assist her in taking over another body, but he had no idea what would ensue...

125.24 Million words | 2021-12-23 17:51Update

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Reborn in an Agricultural Era Fiction
Reborn in an Agricultural Era

The implementation of the household responsibility system in 1981 significantly improved the enthusiasm of farmers for farming and accelerated the pace of rural prosperity. This marked the beginning of what later came to be known as the Golden Era of Agriculture. Liu Xing, carrying decades of rebirth experience, soon arrived in Xiaoshi Village. To his astonishment, he discovered that the butterfly effect triggered by his appearance had quietly changed the social landscape decades later...

483.84 Million words | 2020-10-06 14:15Update

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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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Airport Meow Shadow Fiction
Airport Meow Shadow

Novel Introduction: Is it we who own the cat, or is it the cat who graciously allows us into its life? When Beihaiyang encounters this cat, his ordinary life starts to undergo changes, increasingly beyond his control. He realizes that there is no turning back... Readers can join the discussion group at...

112.72 Million words | 2021-11-16 07:47Update

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Boss Becomes a Plan Fiction
Boss Becomes a Plan

"I heard that Boss Yao's last project went down the drain again." "He wanted to secretly write a novel to make up for his losses, but..." "He definitely failed." "I was going to give him a reward of several million, but he couldn't even get a book deal." ... "Poor guy, I'll invest another five million in him." "Then I won't charge him rent anymore." ... During the award ceremony, reporters interviewed Yao. "How did you achieve your current success?" "Pure luck..." "You're really humble." "..." Yao's new book, 'The Violence Aesthetics of Enchantresses,' has been published, featuring [Supernatural Beasts], [Evolution], and [Violence Aesthetics]."

27.14 Million words | 2023-05-09 06:08Update

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My wife is a fairy. Fiction
My wife is a fairy.

A righteous, witty, and somewhat cheeky young man meets a mysterious beauty, and their lives undergo a tremendous transformation. Not only do they possess incredible powers, but they also develop a peculiar love for each other. The fairy speaks with a humorous and witty tone, but she is also extremely jealous. The hilarious experiences they go through will make you fall in love. Please bookmark and recommend it! QQ group: Recommended "Arrow Piercing the Azure Sky".

142.22 Million words | 2021-04-17 20:46Update

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He is here, please close your eyes. Fiction
He is here, please close your eyes.

Everyone: Extra Episode on May 1st, you're welcome to read. When you have a clever, proud, and loyal boyfriend... On a date, he says, "I'm not interested in this kind of thing. But if you kiss me every ten minutes, I'll accompany you to do any boring things." When he gets jealous, he says, "Compared to me, this man is full of foolishness from head to toe. The only thing that is not foolish about him is that he also knows you're a good woman." During lovemaking, he says, "Although I lack experience, my talent and comprehension are exceptional. By the way, my observation skills are also good." When he proposes, he says, "Words cannot express it. If I have to summarize, it would be—I love you with all my intelligence and life." I brought him from a lonely world to a prosperous and warm city. But he guides me from a calm and ordinary life to an exciting and indulgent one. Special thanks to Little Bean for creating the cover; Special thanks to Little Panties and Su Yin Xia for providing the story title and the main characters' names; The story has a happy ending and both main characters are inexperienced in relationships. Most of the chapters are sweet and affectionate while also including romantic and thrilling plotlines; This is not a thriller or horror novel, but a contemporary romance. The level of taste is similar to my other novel of the same genre, "When a Snail Falls in Love"; This story is updated daily, with updates before 10 p.m. If unable to update, I'll notify in advance. It'll be updated quickly. You can come and read the previous day's update on the following day; This is a romance novel, recommended for romance lovers. Mystery enthusiasts, suspense lovers, and scholars should be cautious; Please refrain from plagiarizing the rankings. The Simplified Chinese version of "Close Your Eyes, He Is Coming" is already on the market! The cover is illustrated by a well-known Taiwanese illustrator. During the pre-sale period on Dangdang, it comes with a signed copy, accompanied by exquisite cards and a note from Thin Jin Yan to the readers. Welcome to purchase! Dangdang purchase link: For all the book buyers, please remember to leave a comment, Lao Mo thanks you! Gorgeous cover: Similar genre published suspense romance novels, Dangdang purchase link:

32.79 Million words | 2023-05-26 22:00Update

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