Contemporary Fiction: Exploring the Vibrant World of Modern Storytelling If you are a fan of engaging storytelling set in the present time, contemporary fiction is the genre that caters to your literary cravings. In this article, we will dive into the realm of contemporary fiction, offering insights into notable authors, popular novels, and recommended websites to explore this captivating genre. Notable Authors: 1. Haruki Murakami: Known for his mesmerizing blend of magical realism and complex characters, Murakami's novels like "1Q84" and "Norwegian Wood" have earned him a global following. 2. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Adichie's works, such as "Americanah" and "Half of a Yellow Sun," delve into sociopolitical issues and offer powerful narratives that resonate with readers. 3. Celeste Ng: The author of "Little Fires Everywhere" and "Everything I Never Told You," Ng crafts emotionally gripping stories that explore themes of family, identity, and secrets. Popular Novels: 1. "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald: This classic novel examines the opulence, decadence, and disillusionment of the Jazz Age through the eyes of the enigmatic Jay Gatsby. 2. "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini: Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous history, this moving tale explores friendship, betrayal, and redemption. 3. "Normal People" by Sally Rooney: Rooney's critically acclaimed novel delves into the complex relationship between two young people, navigating love, class, and personal growth. Recommended Websites: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): A popular platform for book lovers, Goodreads provides book recommendations, reviews, and author information in the contemporary fiction genre. 2. Literary Hub (www.lithub.com): This website offers a wealth of resources, including articles, interviews, and book lists, to keep you updated on the latest in contemporary fiction. 3. Electric Literature (www.electricliterature.com): With a focus on innovative and diverse storytelling, Electric Literature showcases thought-provoking contemporary fiction, essays, and author profiles. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of contemporary fiction, where the stories are relevant, thought-provoking, and reflective of our modern lives. Whether you are seeking poignant coming-of-age tales, gripping family sagas, or narratives that challenge societal norms, contemporary fiction has something for every reader's taste. So grab a cup of coffee, curl up with a good book, and let these modern stories transport you to new and exciting literary landscapes.
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147.65 Million words | 2022-04-03 00:36Update
She was the beloved concubine of the palace, wise and enchanting. People said that with her presence, the palace lost its purity. He was the powerful prime minister, cunning and ambitious. The commoners called him a treacherous minister, causing chaos in the nation. They were once childhood friends, innocent and carefree. But now, they had become strangers, full of deceit and pretense. She approached him with a smile, hiding her schemes. He faced her calmly, unsure of which sparrow lurked behind. She said, "I know you love me, so I rely on your hesitation to protect his kingdom!"
436.53 Million words | 2023-02-17 07:53Update
In the previous life, Xie Rong wanted to take over the world as a betrothal gift, promising her a prosperous and glorious era, but ended up forcing her to commit suicide at the Bronze Sparrow Platform. Upon rebirth, Xie Rong realized that instead of competing with wits and strategies to win her heart, it would be better to seize the moment and claim the beauty first. However, unexpectedly, the proud and arrogant lady always met him with hostility, vowing to fight him to the end. Thus, Xie Rong, who considered himself the most beautiful and talented man in the world and unrivaled in charm, began his arduous journey of pursuing his wife. (In short, this is a story of a man trying to win a woman's heart across a mountain, and also a story of a phoenix seeking its mate. The novel is set in a fictionalized Western Jin Dynasty, with some historical figures' names used. Please don't take it too seriously if you are a stickler for historical accuracy.)
38.74 Million words | 2022-05-25 12:51Update
Reborn into ancient times, not only did she become a mute with no ability to speak, but also suffered from an unloving grandmother, neglectful father, malicious stepmother, and the curse of causing misfortune to her entire family. Despite facing numerous hardships and challenges, she faced them head-on and resolved them one by one. Poisoning, assassinations, and framing came one after
587.72 Million words | 2023-03-15 23:12Update
Yin Yuan is reborn. However, fate treats her poorly as she is reborn right after her mother's death. But fate also favors her, as she feels that her father, brothers, and cousins dote on her more than before, making her a bit complacent. She thought she could smoothly sail through, but how can strife be avoided? There are unfavourable family members inside and jealous noblewomen outside. Although she is cherished, she is also envied. Ultimately, when that man can stand in front of her and say, 'So what if I pampered her?' she feels content.
79.31 Million words | 2022-04-13 13:21Update
In the country of Jing, talent rules the nation, and scholars are revered. In Linqi County, the declining Lin family is known as the gate to talent. Mei Xueyan is sold to Lin Sanlang as a child bride, with a humble status akin to drifting water and floating duckweed. Her sister-in-law is malicious, her mother-in-law indifferent. She is abused and dies of illness. But divine intervention grants her a second chance with the gift of 'past life memories', saving her from a wretched existence. No longer destined to be insignificant, she enters the imperial examination as a woman, breaking new ground and astonishing the world with her talent. Who says women are inferior to men? Will she overcome her wicked sister-in-law and cold-hearted mother-in-law? Will she withstand the slander and mockery of petty scholars? Will her despicable natal family extort and take advantage of her? With her wit, she composes poems and essays, laughing in the face of the little ghost king. As for her husband, Lin Sanlang... "Physically attractive and not completely devoid of kindness, but just a tasteless side of meat, an overbearing chauvinistic man. To be with him or to leave him?"
43.60 Million words | 2022-01-16 11:15Update
She was an ordinary woman, but unexpectedly transmigrated to meet Emperor Kangxi, entering the grand palace of the Qing Dynasty, and getting involved in this world of hidden struggles. In order to save her own life, and for the sake of the person she loved, she relied on her knowledge to carefully plan every step. Faced with bloodshed and danger, where should she go from here? Should she be reborn through violence, or escape far away? Volume One: Our beginning was filled with too much suspicion and doubt. Is this the reason why we ended up in such a situation later on? Volume Two: How deep must one's love be to cherish so much? How cautious must one be when in love to test the waters so carefully? Volume Three: When I am no longer myself, when
296.43 Million words | 2023-04-15 07:24Update
The birth mother was repudiated by the father, and the stepmother framed her. Is this how life should end? But for Yao Wanning, this is just the beginning. From now on, she will no longer be cautious and restrained. She vows to utterly torment the villains. A modern psychologist arrives in ancient times, where there is no shortage of family conflicts, business disputes, and palace intrigue. After all, she is the mistress of the household. PS: And there's him, who thinks he can plan and scheme, but fails in the end, simply because he doesn't know me. Well, I know him. *Sob* Just when I finally fall in love with a lady, I have to act cute, roll around, and be stubborn to marry her and become the master of the household. *** Yun Ni's completed books "Difficult to Follow Fate," "Regaining Prosperity," and "Fortuitous Time for Healing." The master of cliffhangers, rest assured and enjoy the thrill. Please collect, click, comment, and vote. Love you all.
106.91 Million words | 2021-12-04 18:35Update
New pit, live a colorful immortal life~~ Welcome to jump~~ Afu feels that in this life, she is destined to always be replaced. When something good happens, she is always replaced by others. When something bad happens, she always replaces others. Continuously being replaced, she ends up in the imperial palace. Her wish is to see less, hear less, and speak less, and peacefully survive until leaving the palace, find a honest and obedient man to marry, and live a good life in her later years. Simple wishes are repeatedly challenged, seeing things she shouldn't see, hearing things she shouldn't hear - and even saying things she shouldn't say. The person she is going to marry is not the way she first envisioned! However, perhaps the beauty of life lies in the fact that we do not know the future...
59.72 Million words | 2022-05-20 10:25Update
The villain specialized in the dark transformation. After traveling through time and space, they can only choose to alter history. Come on! Killing doesn't require a reason!!!
7.97 Million words | 2020-08-11 07:18Update
After being sealed for five hundred years, Bai Fan discovered that he had become the last Ghost Cultivator in this world. Where is my vast fortune now? Why is everything made of paper? Where is my prestigious status? As the last Ghost Cultivator, burdened with countless evil spirits, watch me overturn it all!
114.32 Million words | 2020-08-26 09:16Update
Reborn Godzilla, slapping skyscrapers, crushing enemy tanks with its feet, ripping helicopters apart with its tail, ramming an aircraft carrier, ushering in the era of the behemoth, the disaster begins! *** [Please bookmark! Please vote!]
408.86 Million words | 2023-06-10 21:23Update
I was trapped in the same day for a thousand years. In the eyes of others, I was a useless son-in-law. But when I finally escaped from that day...
201.15 Million words | 2021-07-10 16:46Update
Civilization collapses, population plummets, but life goes on. Farming, exploring, photographing every railing, observing the surging waves and disappearing clouds.
106.76 Million words | 2022-01-01 00:16Update
He is the pride of this era, the trendsetter who takes the hero era to its peak! The world's first-class hero, Captain America Steve Rogers, once said, "I have become a thing of the past, and all the glory will be inherited by a child of the era. Without a doubt, that person is him - the Black Knight!" "Heroes value justice more than honor," he said. ps: This is a novel with extremely positive values, full of vitality! ps: Many first-class heroes will gradually make appearances, and some movie plots will be recreated, with elements from disaster movies and science fiction movies interspersed. ps: The title is Marvel, but actual characters from DC comics will also be included. The timeline has also been modified. Please do not get fixated on it!
452.63 Million words | 2020-10-29 17:03Update
In her previous life, Situ Yingxiu was gentle and virtuous, waiting patiently for her fiance for ten years. However, in the end, she was framed and sent to prison. In order to maintain her innocence, she jumped from the hundred-foot tall white tower of Dongyuan Country and tragically died in front of everyone. Unexpectedly, she was reborn and regained her life. Situ Yingxiu, who had been given a second chance, declared, "Forget about being virtuous and gentle! I'm going to be a domineering queen! I am proud to be a strong woman!" But the reborn domineering queen was always blocked on her path to success by a quiet, mysterious, cold, and reserved male god. How could she break through his barriers?! Situ Yingxiu said, "I urgently need to enjoy life! Please move aside!" The male god glanced at her sideways and said, "Enjoy life? Does your master know about that?..." Situ Yingxiu: "..." In conclusion, every quiet, mysterious, cold, and reserved male god exists because he has yet to encounter a goddess who can make him lose control...
288.47 Million words | 2022-09-21 23:04Update
Behind every meticulous makeup, perhaps lies a treacherous heart. Chu Weilin, who crossed over to ancient times, was oppressed by her in-laws and had a difficult time. On the verge of despair, Chu Weilin had to scheme against her in-laws, causing them to disperse and lose their wealth, while she herself became an abandoned daughter, destined for a tragic fate. Upon waking up and returning to her childhood, all she wished for was a peaceful life. However, why won't those who harmed her just let her go? In her previous life's struggle, who did she become a weapon for? This time, she will personally tear apart those elegant disguises and reveal their true hypocritical nature. ------------ New book seeking care and nourishment ~~ Please come and collect tickets ~~ Along the way of nourishing the new book, you can first kill the old book ~~
127.25 Million words | 2022-04-23 00:19Update
Reborn as a princess, great! Reborn as a beautiful princess, even better! But why is this princess being neglected by her mother-in-law, unloved by her husband, and even bullied by her concubines? What did she do to deserve this? In just three years, she went from being a legendary princess of a dynasty to this! No, I won't accept the fate that comes with this body! Lu Xiaofei, a gossip reporter, is determined to completely change this situation and take control of her own destiny! Wait... why does this idiotic and bizarre princess actually seem like she's not 'someone else'? This novel is now complete. Check out my new book, 'The Great Tang Moon', a fantasy story blending historical facts and time travel in ancient China, for those interested in a seven-day tour of the Tang Dynasty.
65.45 Million words | 2020-09-18 01:26Update
In her first life, she was killed by her relatives. In her second life, she had a perfect family with loving parents, funny brothers, and a beautiful face! Do you have many spiritual beasts? Sorry, she treats divine beasts as pets! Do you have many elixirs? Sorry, she treats elixirs as candies! Are you talented? Sorry, she is a Space Supreme Spirit! She can defeat you easily thousands of times! Are you of high status? Well, sorry to say, she is the princess of the supreme divine realm! However, that man who kissed her at the age of six is just so stubborn! But considering his looks, let's just accept him! You're welcome!
249.80 Million words | 2021-04-22 01:42Update
Father imprisoned, huge debts at home, with no other choice, Liujing, who was once a prodigy but suppressed and tamed for six years by her parents, starts disguising herself as a man and doing everything possible to support this family. Little did she know, the man she once hurt, attacked, and provoked is also making a dramatic appearance. And that man has completely turned to the dark side now...
110.99 Million words | 2023-01-29 16:50Update
The 30-year-old award-winning actor, Ji Shenqian, died and woke up in a world filled with mechas and AI after crossing over. From being a popular actor to becoming an unknown and relegated to playing supporting roles, he found himself engulfed in scandals. It is said that the deepest tenderness goes unnoticed, and the most beautiful moments pass in the blink of an eye. On stage, Ji Shenqian fell in love at first sight with the aloof and restrained national heartthrob, Xi Cen. Ji Shenqian said, "Hey handsome, want to sleep together sometime?" Xi Cen replied, "..." The road to the throne is filled with thorns, luckily I have you by my side. Externally, Ji Shenqian
525.50 Million words | 2022-11-07 11:52Update
