contemporary fiction books

In today's fast-paced world, many readers seek solace and entertainment in the pages of contemporary fiction books. These novels transport us to different worlds, explore complex human emotions, and challenge our perspectives. If you are exploring the vast realm of contemporary fiction, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will discuss some highly recommended contemporary fiction books, their talented authors, and reliable websites to enhance your reading experience.

One highly regarded contemporary fiction book is "The Goldfinch" written by Donna Tartt. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of Theodore Decker, a young boy who survives a terrorist attack at an art museum, which sets off a chain of events that leads him into the dark underbelly of the art world. Tartt's evocative prose and skillful characterization have captivated readers worldwide, making "The Goldfinch" a must-read for any contemporary fiction enthusiast.

Another novel that has gained immense popularity is "A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara. This emotionally charged masterpiece delves into the lives of four college friends as they navigate the challenges of adulthood in New York City. Yanagihara's raw and vivid storytelling explores themes of friendship, trauma, and the enduring power of human connection. "A Little Life" has garnered critical acclaim and has touched the hearts of readers around the globe.

For those seeking a lighter read, "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman is a delightful choice. This novel follows the socially awkward but endearing protagonist, Eleanor, on her journey of self-discovery and healing. Honeyman beautifully weaves together humor, heartache, and hope in this story of human resilience and the power of friendship.

To further explore contemporary fiction books and discover new authors, websites like Goodreads and BookBub are invaluable resources. Goodreads provides a platform for readers to discuss, rate, and review their favorite books, while also offering personalized book recommendations based on individual preferences. BookBub, on the other hand, sends regular emails featuring discounted or free ebooks, helping readers discover new authors and titles that align with their interests.

In conclusion, contemporary fiction books offer something for every reader, whether you seek thought-provoking narratives or heartwarming tales. From Donna Tartt's "The Goldfinch" to Hanya Yanagihara's "A Little Life" and Gail Honeyman's "Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine," these novels showcase the immense talent and storytelling prowess of their respective authors. Remember to explore platforms like Goodreads and BookBub to uncover hidden literary gems and engage with fellow book lovers. So grab a cup of coffee, curl up with a contemporary fiction book, and immerse yourself in a world of captivating storytelling.
The Cry of the Cranes at Hua Pavilion Fiction
The Cry of the Cranes at Hua Pavilion

Wu Ling, with her exquisite beauty and grace, stands above all others. A life filled with loss and betrayal, where brothers fight and fathers mistrust their own sons. Under the oppressive weight of power, there is no branch to depend on. Amidst the pain of separation and longing, there is no solace to be found. Encountering you was not my choice. But now that we have crossed paths, I ask you to light a lantern for me and illuminate this maze of splendid hell. Perhaps then, we can journey together in the late spring to climb the southern mountains. To admire the blossoming trees and the vibrant swarm of singing birds. To listen to the cries of cranes, watch them dance upon the shattering jade-like water, and spread their wings to soar into the azure sky.

39.44 Million words | 2022-09-21 09:43Update

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Mist Shrouded City Fiction
Mist Shrouded City

Encounter the hero and beauty, amidst the chaos of war, a picturesque land stretches for thousands of miles; heroes rise, loyalty and enmity between families and nations, looking back, the night is calm. A female student trapped in the identity of the Third Young Lady; brothers of the Yi family fighting for the throne; Chinese students in the Japanese military officer academy; a renowned courtesan; a warlord reigning over a region... A seemingly ordinary pursuit and rescue mission brings these individuals together. With different aims, they navigate around each other, concealed beneath their "masks," hiding desires and true identities that must not be revealed. Espionage, assassination, coercion - behind all the tactics lies a power struggle between various forces and conflicting beliefs, as well as a scramble for wealth and interests. And amidst this grand conspiracy, like a web silently woven around them, the question remains: in this age of desolation, in the face of power and national righteousness, is there still room for love?

23.64 Million words | 2022-09-07 08:14Update

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I Will Love to Tell the Wind Fiction
I Will Love to Tell the Wind

From the moment they first met as young children, perhaps everything had already been destined - "Do you really think I can learn ice skating?" "Absolutely!" "But I'm already this old." "Olympic champion Yang Meng started at the age of ten. She used to play table tennis before!" "..." Whenever Nie Chi thinks back to that extraordinary afternoon, he can't help but smile. Lin Ge, a young girl who originally wanted to escape her constricting family, had her life changed when she met him. He gave her a key, and she opened up a whole new world. From then on, she became his pride for a lifetime.

29.96 Million words | 2022-08-25 01:44Update

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Ultimate Douluo in Douluo Continent 4 Fiction
Ultimate Douluo in Douluo Continent 4

Ten thousand years later, the ice melted. During a scientific expedition in the Arctic by the Douluo Federation's exploration team, they discovered an egg with dual-toned gold and silver patterns. After using instruments to investigate, they were amazed to find signs of life inside. They quickly brought the egg back to the research facility for incubation. The egg eventually hatched, revealing a baby, an infant that looked exactly like a human being, born from an egg.

543.83 Million words | 2022-08-11 11:08Update

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The Unyielding Little Flower Fiction
The Unyielding Little Flower

A pair of marriage swindlers, fleeing for their lives, fall off a cliff and travel through time. She becomes a beggar girl in this world, while he becomes a handsome and wealthy heir in a powerful family. Fate brings them together once again thirteen years later. They meet, yet do not recognize each other. She keeps her secrets hidden as they spend time together. He struggles with regret and a growing attraction, feeling a strange sense of familiarity. When Flower Unyielding's true identity is revealed, what kind of storms will it stir up? Who among her past and present companions - the sworn brother, the young master of Feiyun Castle, or the enigmatic Lotus-Clad Traveler - will be the one to stand by her side no matter what?

82.88 Million words | 2022-07-29 07:16Update

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Ambush Fiction
Ambush

"The Plot" continues to tell the story of the mysterious place known as "‴". It still features the appearance of talented individuals with hidden talents, engaged in intense battles. It is still filled with suspenseful plots intertwined with secrets and mysteries, as well as the capricious fate associated with chance and the unknown. Similar to Borges, Ma Jian leans towards writing "legends", but his intention is not to simply tell a legendary story. Instead, he delves deep, causing heart-wrenching pain, like peeling off the skin and sprinkling salt on the wounds. Some critics refer to Ma Jian's novels as "novels of the new intellect."

19.54 Million words | 2022-07-26 02:07Update

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The Female Psychologist Fiction
The Female Psychologist

The novel depicts the growth and transformation of the protagonist, Hedun. Having lived in the lower strata of society, she has endured numerous tortures due to her poor upbringing. The torment of her soul and the pressures of survival are her unspoken nightmares. Through a fortuitous opportunity, she becomes a psychological counselor. In the clinic, she encounters visitors on the verge of mental collapse and strange and mysterious events that leave her perplexed. Meanwhile, her own emotions are on the brink of crisis, pushing her to the verge of psychological breakdown. With the help of her lover, she gradually unravels various difficulties and crises with tenacious pursuit of her career. Eventually, she breaks free from her cocoon, embarking on a new chapter in her life. The novel is filled with peculiar stories and suspense, and delving into it reveals the hidden logic and unexpected answers behind all the peculiar incidents. It is a tale of a woman's struggle, a healing prescription offered by a psychologist, and a representative work by Bi Shumin.

42.16 Million words | 2022-07-09 22:11Update

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A single sentence is worth ten thousand sentences. Fiction
A single sentence is worth ten thousand sentences.

The story of "One Line Equals Ten Thousand Lines" is very simple. The first half of the novel depicts the past: Wu Moses, who is lonely and helpless, loses his adopted daughter who was the only one he could truly communicate with. In order to find her, he leaves Yanjin. The latter half of the novel focuses on the present: Wu Moses' grandson, Niu Aiguo, also seeks to break free

29.46 Million words | 2022-07-07 04:47Update

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You're still here Fiction
You're still here

Do you have someone like this in your heart? After he left, life goes on and the traces he left behind slowly fade away in the ordinary days. You seldom think of him and can still live well without him. However, in those unexpected dreams, he appears by your side, expressing regret for the first time after the parting. You turn around with a victorious smile, but wake up wanting to cry. We met when we were too young, with nothing but love and ignorance. That's why we lost each other.

21.31 Million words | 2022-06-13 06:53Update

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Ordinary World Fiction
Ordinary World

"The Ordinary World" is a million-word masterpiece created by the renowned Chinese writer Lu Yao. It is a panoramic novel that vividly portrays the social life of contemporary China, both in urban and rural areas. The novel consists of three parts. Set against the backdrop of the mid-20th century to the mid-21st century, the author intricately depicts the lives of numerous ordinary people from different social classes, with the two brothers, Sun Shaoyan and Sun Shaoqing, at the center. Labor and love, setbacks and pursuits, pain and joy, daily life and massive social conflicts are intricately interwoven, showcasing the arduous and tortuous paths that ordinary people have treaded through in the historical process of a great era. This book is deeply moving and it is hard to put it down. It is hailed as the "pearl on the crown of the Mao Dun Literature Award, an immortal classic that inspires millions of young people."

215.49 Million words | 2022-05-03 02:10Update

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Who Else but Me Fiction
Who Else but Me

★ Lonely genius of the world chess scene vs. rookie entertainment reporter Caught up in a bus theft case, she becomes his 'rumored girlfriend' The most touching promise in the world: with everything I have, as you wish. ★ In the black-and-white chessboard, between a few inches, I met you and saw a sky full of stars. If you're obsessed with Answer Me's Ze, infatuated with The Brain China's Wang Yuheng, or Go champion Ke Jie, then you must read this book! Keywords: modern romance, sweet love, youth competition, Go, reporter A sweet and charming story about the lonely genius of the world chess scene Cheng Jing and rookie entertainment reporter Sheng Jing.

21.05 Million words | 2022-04-16 23:02Update

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The Ravens' Slaughter Fiction
The Ravens' Slaughter

On the balcony, Princess Emperor Ji captivates the world with her enchanting song 'Peach Blossoms in the East Wind'. But a glass fire brings an end to the Great Yan Kingdom, turning past memories into fleeting dreams. Hidden under an assumed name, Princess Emperor Ji takes on the role of a lowly servant, Tan Chuan, in the immortal cultivation site Xiangqu Mountain. Unexpectedly, old acquaintances reappear one after another. Her former lover, Zuo Zichen, has lost his memory and relies on Xuanzhu for companionship. Meanwhile, the charismatic and elegant Fu Jiuyun emerges from the shadows, provoking and challenging her in countless ways. Amidst the chaos caused by the White River Dragon King at Xiangqu Mountain, Tan Chuan steals the mountain lord's treasure and escapes. Furious upon discovering the deception, Fu Jiuyun pursues her relentlessly across great distances. Learning about her mission, he can only sacrifice his own life to fulfill it. Little does she know that he has been waiting alone for a thousand years, just to meet her.

20.99 Million words | 2022-03-27 00:39Update

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Flower Face Fiction
Flower Face

From ancient times to the modern city, in all the touching stories, a book closest to the enigma of love. From the elegant ancient background to the playful modern style, there are office romances of urban white-collar workers, as well as the unique life of the legendary woman Liú Rúshì. Those who are deeply in love with the dark and bitter underworld boss also start an awkward love affair. And the unfinished longing in the novels 'Eastern Palace' and 'Thousands of Mountains in the Sunset' also reach its destination in 'Flower Face'.

12.31 Million words | 2022-03-24 23:48Update

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Cold Moon Like Frost Fiction
Cold Moon Like Frost

The heavy rain stirred up fine white mist, as if a hundred rivers were flowing straight down from the sky. Through the dense curtain of rain, the golden glass of the Ninefold Palace gradually blurred, like a shimmering reflection. His fingers were slightly cold, and the dragon-embroidered golden robe emitted a bittersweet scent of auspicious incense, as if carrying a hint of coolness brought by the rain, gently touching her face. Finally, he sighed deeply, 'I just want to know, after all this time, do you have any sincerity at all?' She remained silent. A desolate and faint smile appeared on his face, and after a long time, he finally said, 'You look so much like her, but even if I were to exchange the entire world, I still wouldn't be able to bring her back.'

15.68 Million words | 2022-03-21 19:42Update

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Original Sin Fiction
Original Sin

A group of peasant rebels, to escape from the pursuit of the government, took refuge in a coal mine and started digging coal for a living. The brutal and tear-filled process of primitive accumulation began. The era of not hoarding private silver came to an end, and the common spirit collapsed. A new order based on money emerged through battles and killings. With employment and being employed, exploitation and being exploited, sudden wealth and extreme poverty, the prosperity of this land called "Porstitution". The cruelty of primitive accumulation in the flower kiln is no less than that in the coal mine, and the smell of money fills the decadent air. Dreams of young women thrive on the flower boat, while the passion of young men boils beneath the coal mine. However, there are still people stubbornly surviving in the name of humanity, struggling and calling for justice and righteousness, hoping for revolution. "Original Prison" is a heavy interpretation of the overall situation during the period of the 1911 Revolution.

17.32 Million words | 2022-03-12 07:33Update

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The martial arts world is full of tenderness. Fiction
The martial arts world is full of tenderness.

Ye Xi, a woman with a mature appearance and a lively mind, entered the world wanting to be loved by everyone. However, she was met with scorn and ridicule. Bai Yue, a sickly and arrogant young master with a sharp tongue and exceptional medical skills, witnessed Ye Xi being taken advantage of time and time again. Initially, he brushed off her troubles, but he couldn't deny the growing interest he felt towards her. From secretly observing her, he eventually started openly bickering with her, and they embarked on a daily routine of despising and teasing each other. Unexpectedly, their feelings gradually turned sweet, but they faced pursuers and a possessive and passionate prince who sought to claim Ye Xi for himself. The man declared, "My heart

21.82 Million words | 2022-03-07 15:42Update

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Heart Residence Fiction
Heart Residence

"Heart Residence" is a long novel by renowned Shanghai-style writer Teng Xiaolan, which has been adapted into a TV series of the same name starring Hai Qing, Tong Yao, and Zhang Songwen. Delving into everyday life, it depicts the fierce struggle amidst the complexities of daily life. Set in present-day Shanghai, the story revolves around the residents of this city: those who were born and raised here, the older generation of Shanghainese who have spent their lives in pursuit of stability, and the new generation of ambitious Shanghai residents who strive to stand out. In this rapidly changing metropolis and era, the people of Shanghai, represented by the Gu family siblings, experience the ups and downs of life, all revolving around the concept of home. After weathering the storms of life, they yearn for a more abundant material existence while also earnestly seeking a fitting dwelling for their souls. The author's unhurried and delicate writing style serves as an authentic testament to the distinct flavors of Shanghai, a city and its people that possess warmth, shrewdness, harmless ambitions, and a sense of belonging to the world of mortals.

25.15 Million words | 2022-03-06 08:26Update

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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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Things of the Ming Dynasty Fiction
Things of the Ming Dynasty

"The Chronicles of the Ming Dynasty" mainly narrates various events related to the Ming Dynasty that took place between Year A and Year B over the span of three centuries. Based on historical records, the story revolves around specific time periods and individuals, incorporating the narrative techniques of a novel. It presents a panoramic display of the fates of the seventeen emperors of the Ming Dynasty, as well as other royal and influential figures, along with ordinary people. The narrative focuses particularly on the political arena, warfare, and the ambitions of emperors, while also encompassing the political, economic, and ethical systems of the time.

110.26 Million words | 2022-02-18 04:14Update

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When Will Scenery Know Fiction
When Will Scenery Know

Throughout my life, I have longed to be cherished, carefully placed, and properly preserved. To avoid being startled, to avoid hardship, to avoid wandering aimlessly, to avoid having no one to rely on. But that person, I know, I have always known, will never come. The one who took so much effort to be together, the former lover of my late sister, how could the stubborn Ye Jing bear the repeated disappointments from that sarcastic brother-in-law? After finally succeeding in divorce, she is targeted once again by another gentle brother-in-law who has always loved her sister. In order to protect the little bean in her belly, Ye Jing has to engage in a long-term battle with both invincible brother-in-laws. Love is full of twists and turns, misunderstandings multiply exponentially, and fate suddenly throws a devastating blow at Ye Jing. Can she, who firmly believes that love can create miracles, finally achieve a happily ever after with her true love? Please also believe in the power of love to create miracles.

8.72 Million words | 2022-01-26 09:19Update

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Forensic Doctor Qin Ming Fiction
Forensic Doctor Qin Ming

"The Coroner Qin Ming" is a series of suspense novels written by the forensic specialist Qin Ming. It has been published by Li Jiang Publishing House and Hunan Literature and Art Publishing House. Currently, it has published six volumes: "The Corpse Speaker," "Silent Testimony," "The Eleventh Finger," "Gravedigger," "Survivor," and "Peeping Tom." Additionally, there are three volumes in the cycle of sentient beings: "The Heaven's Judgment," "The Forgotten," and "The Doll." This series has been adapted into several web dramas, including "The Coroner Qin Ming," "The Coroner Qin Ming: Gravedigger," "The Coroner Qin Ming: Survivor," "The Corpse Speaker," "The Coroner Qin Ming: Silent Testimony," and "The Coroner Qin Ming: Mind Reader."

140.79 Million words | 2022-01-13 14:03Update

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