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!
In this new world, Du Fei had no amazing singing voice; no extraordinary talent; and definitely no life-changing technology... All he had was the web novels he had once read. "Legend of the Little Soldier," "Zi Chuan," "Zhu Xian," "Unruly Immortal Ascension," "Demon's Law"... Every work by Du Fei was adored by billions of readers. However, it also sparked immense controversy, with never-ending criticism and slander. Some claimed he was vulgar and despicable, a brainless fool, while others accused him of shamelessly pandering to readers, or even disgracing literature itself... Yet, there were also those who believed he had broken free from the shackles of traditional thinking and forged a new path in writing... Is Du Fei the greatest plagiarist in the history of web novels, or is he the messenger who transcends dimensions to spread this culture? Find out everything in "Leave It to Me to Become a Deity!" Join our community of like-minded individuals. Group number: [群号].
42.64 Million words | 2020-07-23 19:27Update
Once upon a time, she was Li Jia, a leftover woman of twenty-eight. After her father's death, she was left to fend for herself and endured mistreatment without fighting back. But when she finally awakened and decided to rebel, she mysteriously disappeared in an elevator accident, as if evaporating from the face of the earth. In her new life, a reincarnated space, she vowed to transform herself: becoming self-sufficient, owning luxurious houses, fighting against snobs, and being ruthless when necessary. She asked, "Am I standing on the same land as the rich?" Someone replied, "More than that. You are already stepping on the rich." She apologized, "Oops! I got too excited!" That person said, "I'm willing to be treaded upon by you forever!" She remained speechless. In short, this is a story where a soft persimmon turns into a frozen one, and a reborn nouveau riche and a friend become lovers. Rest assured, the quality of this story is guaranteed. Feel free to dive into this rabbit hole! If you think "Embrace You in Rebirth" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and Weibo! Read the latest chapters of "Embrace You in Rebirth", without any pop-ups,
188.68 Million words | 2022-10-21 12:27Update
Lei Hao, a client manager at a securities firm, suddenly discovers that his colleagues occasionally receive information from one week in the future. With glimpses of the future, the once mysterious world of stocks, futures, options, and forex markets loses its allure, and Lei Hao's ambitions begin to swell step by step...
194.28 Million words | 2022-02-19 23:59Update
An oil industry professional travels back four decades and becomes a disciple of the oil king. In this era of abundance, they go from being a disciple to becoming a dominant figure in the industry.
108.49 Million words | 2021-01-15 19:51Update
"Director, I feel that the posture I just took when falling down was not twisted enough, lacking a bit of depth, unable to express the complex emotions in the character's heart. Please allow me to give it another try. I will bring out 100% of my energy, striving to portray depth without being somber, ordinary without being mediocre, and deliver a great performance as this dead body." "Get out of the way, don't block the camera!" ... When dreams wither, do you still remember the line often spoken by Stephen Chow? "Actually, I am an actor." ... Perhaps we cannot control the throat of fate, but at least we can grab someone else's. In the ordinary journey, putting our heart into efforts, putting our heart into life, what could be more splendid than this?
94.45 Million words | 2023-02-07 01:48Update
Whether he likes it or not, Ning Qingzhou has already entered this parallel timeline. The rhythm has changed, the melody has changed, and the rules have also changed. He can't turn a blind eye, nor can he detour. He can only carry that inexplicable entertainment app in his mind and explore the chaotic entertainment industry step by step... But he doesn't know when the applause has already resounded, the flowers have already adorned him, and the crowned crown has silently descended!
49.41 Million words | 2022-12-13 17:56Update
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
An unknown golden light, and the mobile phone undergoes mutations. Thus, the mighty: Teng Qingshan drinks a bottle of Zhu Fruit Wine to achieve a formidable physique. Han Li, the Celestial Venerable, offers a Heaven-Forging Pill to assist a fellow cultivator on the path to immortality. Xiao Yan, the Flame Emperor, takes a Return-to-Life Pill to ensure his heart doesn't break, his mind doesn't scatter, and he stays alive... Communicating with a virtual fantasy world, unraveling the ancient Earth heritage. How will Shen Jun, a city youth, cause a storm in the world? Stay tuned for 'Mutant Client'!
19.31 Million words | 2021-12-21 08:08Update
Betrayed and reborn with the help of an extraterrestrial, a modern tough girl decides to become a low-key tycoon. If it can be solved with money, it's not a problem! Unexpectedly, a proud and sullen marquis from ancient times crosses paths with a modern reborn tough girl. What kind of collision will occur? When the boy's parents' check smashes into his face, stay away from my son. With ease, the girl orders a billion and buys her husband for a fortune. From being a teacher for a day to a husband for a lifetime, marrying and serving the husband, my dear, please treat your husband as heaven. From being a slave for a day to a slave for a lifetime, marrying and serving the wife, my dear husband, it seems like your memory is not so good. When a modern reborn tough girl meets a proud sullen time-traveling man, who's in charge? Let the check decide!
149.76 Million words | 2020-07-30 03:53Update
What if there is a magical dragon spirit bead inside the body? Well, Aixin Hai has a dragon spirit bead in his body. 'Is the Sun Circus awesome? I'll show you something amazing. My wolf can waltz, and my tiger can play landlord. When I'm in a good mood, I'll find a mammoth and teach it how to calculate the area of a rectangle!' - 'Aixin Hai Quotes'. 'Hmm, I feel like going underwater today. Who? Xiao Bai, come here, let me ride on your back. Don't know who Xiao Bai is? Let me tell you, it's a great white shark. And that killer whale over there, Xiao Hu, helped me find a sunken ship in the Atlantic filled with treasures. Now he's busy helping me find the pirate William's treasure. Do you know what the ocean is? It's my own personal safe filled with endless wealth!' - 'Aixin Hai Quotes'. Now do you understand what a dragon spirit bead is? With the power of this bead, Aixin Hai is the king of the sky, the king of the land, and the king of the oceans! 'I can even transform into a real dragon!'
142.28 Million words | 2021-05-01 05:05Update
★★Originally titled "The Born Writing Maniac"★★ Tomato: My debut novel started earning me a living in the first month, no more relying on my parents for expenses. After three months, I could afford my own tuition fees. In six months, I could even buy a house. Potato: Once I forgot to check my bank account for two months, and when I finally did, I had six million extra. I casually gave it to my mom. Three Shao: On the online writer's rich list, my income alone equals the sum of the next nine. Tongyan Wujie: Sorry, could the pretentious ones move aside? I want to cut in line. I make a few hundred bucks per minute, very busy... This is probably a story about how writing web novels transforms ordinary people into tycoons, changing their lives and destinies - titled "The Literary Tycoon". ★★Not a rebirth! No plagiarism!★★ Dedicated to the geniuses and masterpieces we once pursued!
178.70 Million words | 2023-02-14 16:24Update
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
Law changes! Technology, martial arts, everything is abandoned! Starting from scratch... ps: New book uploaded, seeking support!
89.63 Million words | 2020-12-27 07:22Update
Life always has its share of regrets. If everything can start over, would you choose to follow the same path step by step until you meet that person, or would you choose a completely different path and only think about it occasionally when you stop by?
45.17 Million words | 2021-02-19 00:46Update
I'm not the protagonist, please don't treat me like the male lead...
473.25 Million words | 2022-06-29 11:10Update
Returning to the age of seven, she decides to change her life for the better. With a weak and somewhat spoiled father, and a mother bullied by a whole family of terrible people, she escapes from the suffocating home. Her parents have lost faith in life? No problem, she can help them regain their confidence. Her parents know nothing about doing business? That's okay, she can use her past experience in business and her ability to foresee opportunities to guide them and get ahead. In this life, the goal of Yoyo is to stay away from scumbags, cherish life, be a low-key second-generation rich, and find a man who will love, cherish, and spoil her, leading a happy and fulfilling life.
151.95 Million words | 2022-03-13 01:21Update
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
This beautiful lady, please respect yourself. Being a scumbag is never the right way to update the Buddha style, han entertainment. Enter at your own risk: no liking, please stay away.
32.33 Million words | 2022-09-07 17:20Update
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
The human heart has a temperature. What is the temperature of your heart? Have you forgotten your previous convictions because of the hustle and bustle of life? Even the once boiling blood is gradually cooling down... This is the story of a seemingly successful young man finding himself again, letting his frozen heart and blood boil once more... Dedicated to those who once had dreams. Never give up on life, even when there seems to be a dead end. Hope is around the corner...
21.33 Million words | 2022-01-02 16:26Update
"I want Hollywood to be the Hollywood I want." - Lance Lot Strelo. His life is full of ups and downs, rebellious and magnificent, with overflowing talents. No one can deny his brilliance, holding billions at one hand, and numerous awards on the other. Even the pickiest film critics have to bow their heads in front of him, let alone countless fans worldwide who admire him. With a captivating aura that ensnares both men and women, he audaciously lived a life of extravagance, leaving an indelible mark on this era. But he is a bastard. He is an absolute bastard. He relies on Hollywood for fame, yet he rebels against it. His detestable personality makes him the most unwelcome enemy of all of Hollywood. He shamelessly pushes the boundaries of everyone, boldly stirs the nerves of everyone, casually challenges the authority of everyone. His arrogance is like a never-ending nightmare, a tooth-grinding hatred. Yet, no one can resist him. "You have to despise him completely to avoid falling in love with him." -The New York Times."
343.76 Million words | 2022-09-30 01:15Update
