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Kin: Oprah's Book Club by Jones, Tayari
Kin: Oprah's Book Club
A magnificent new novel from the bestselling, award-winning author of An American Marriage--Tayari Jones has written an unforgettable novel that sparkles with wit and intelligence and deep feeling about two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart in the face of a...
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Ironwood: A Catalina Novel by Connelly, Michael
Ironwood: A Catalina Novel
Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully...
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Judge Stone by Patterson, James
Judge Stone
Academy Award winning actress Viola Davis and the world's #1 bestselling author James Patterson's Judge Stone "delivers first-class courtroom drama, small-town excitement, and strong characters all wrapped in a moral dilemma. Tense, readable, and relevant." (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) "Talk about a power combo!...
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Transcendence for Beginners: Life Writing and Philosophy by Carlisle, Clare
Transcendence for Beginners: Life Writing and Philosophy
A lyrical work of philosophy that draws from the work of Spinoza, George Eliot, biographers, memoirists, and more to examine how wisdom and goodness are transmitted by individual human lives. Transcendence for Beginners is an innovative book about philosophy and life writing, exploring how...
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Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick by Burke, Caro Claire
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick
A traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens cold, filthy, and terrified in the brutal reality of 1855--where she must unravel whether this...
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Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick by Burke, Caro Claire
Yesteryear: A GMA Book Club Pick
A traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens cold, filthy, and terrified in the brutal reality of 1805--where she must unravel whether this...
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  • Less Than Zero by Ellis, Bret Easton
    Less Than Zero
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The timeless classic from the acclaimed author of American Psycho about the lost generation of 1980s Los Angeles who experienced sex, drugs, and disaffection at too early an age. - The basis for the cult-classic film "Possesses an unnerving...
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  • The Coldest Hoe Ever by Smith, Cornelia
    The Coldest Hoe Ever
    Jay-z said, "You can't turn a bad girl good, but once a good girls' gone bad, she's gone forever," and he was absolutely right! Jordan Williams was a living example. For most of her life, Jordan lived by the book. If it wasn't the...
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  • Gangsters Bleed Blue 2 by Williams, Naim Gutta
    Gangsters Bleed Blue 2
    Now that friends and foes have shown their true colors, star decides to paint the street's red. Those that pretended to have love and loyalty, but have turned out to be fake must pay with their lives. As for the opps, they'll meet their...
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  • Blaque Juliette by Marie, Tarris
    Blaque Juliette
    In a world where loyalty can kill you and love can trap you, survival is the only way out in this engrossing, high-octane crime saga perfect for fans of Jahquel J. Juliette "Jules" Remington was born in America's murder capital and raised by the...
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  • Thug Rapture 2 by Prince
    Thug Rapture 2
    Mega has AP exactly where he wants her: caught up in a dangerous fling and tangled in root work. Is she his greatest blessing or biggest mistake? Detectives are closing in on AP, demanding answers about Quan and another body found dead with him....
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  • The Awakening Of A Goon: Let Sleepin' Dogs Lie by B, Ira
    The Awakening Of A Goon: Let Sleepin' Dogs Lie
    After the tragic death of his daughter's mother, Carlos walks away from the only life he's ever known-a life built on violence, loyalty, and survival. Determined to give his little girl a future free from the streets, he leaves his gangster past behind. But...
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  • She's On Fire by Hornezes, Christopher
    She's On Fire
    She's On Fire is the story of Captain Kimberly Ross, a Black woman as fearless as one could be in one of the world's most dangerous professions. Captain Ross and her crew, Rescue Squad 6, are the Navy Seals of Pittsburgh's Fire House 10....
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  • Hand Over My Enemies by Baker, Assa Raymond
    Hand Over My Enemies
    For most, home is a haven, a sanctuary. But for Fame, it's a battleground fueled by a burning bloodlust for the one who murdered his brother while Fame was incarcerated in federal prison. Released from his cage, the young hustler wastes no time reacquainting...
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  • Guns Down, Bottoms Up by Lo-Life
    Guns Down, Bottoms Up
    Brandon "Bankroll" Banks and his girlfriend Chrissy are the neighborhood's power couple. Until something suspicious occurs and leaves them separated. Time heals but it can also destroy. While Banks is fighting for his life will his love Chrissy stay by his side?...Or will she...
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  • Broken Loyalty by Saynomore
    Broken Loyalty
    Two brothers, forged in the crucible of hardship, emerge vastly different. ColdHart, a name whispered in shadows, embodies the streets, his heart cold as concrete. Jamie, in contrast, meticulously crafts a respectable life: clean, a devoted husband to his wife Jenny. Yet, beneath the...
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  • Trail Ride With An Unhinged Cowboy by Kelsi
    Trail Ride With An Unhinged Cowboy
    Trail Ride With An Unhinged Cowboy by KelsiI met him by chance.Unaware of his name.Didn't care to learn it.But fate had other plans.Onyx Chromaty is arrogant. Rich. Toxic. And heartbreakingly irresistible.He embodies everything I vowed to avoid until I couldn't.His magnetic presence drew me...
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  • Trail Ride With An Unhinged Cowboy 2: A Romance Finale by Kelsi
    Trail Ride With An Unhinged Cowboy 2: A Romance Finale
    Onyx got one rule: anybody touch what's his, they bleed.When Raina disappears from their bed in Saddlewood, no note, no trace, just gone, he's ready to kick in every door in the city. Every local dope boy, drug dealer, and connect better pray they...
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  • The Girlrilla and Her N*gga 2 by Hornezes, Christopher Diesel
    The Girlrilla and Her N*gga 2
    When someone pisses off a Pittsburgh girlrilla, their time on earth is limited, and KAYLA is beyond pissed. TUCK remains alive after he had her big cousin killed and shot her, despite so many attempts made to turn his lights out. Adding fuel to...
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  • Gettin' Money By The Truckload 3 by Hornezes, Christopher
    Gettin' Money By The Truckload 3
    Macho is still wildin'. He doesn't give a f*ck. He's got the heart of a gangster-fearless beyond reason. His beautiful Newyorican goddess is his ride or die, his equal, his corazón-and the Gangsta Boo is right there with them, every step of the way....
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  • Confessions Of A Hustla's Daughter by Jahquel J
    Confessions Of A Hustla's Daughter
    Author: Jahquel JPublisher: Urban Chapters PublicationsPublished: 03/09/2026Pages: 260Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.59dISBN: 9798993809762
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  • Butterfly 6: Phase One (Caterpillar): Phase One by Antoinette, Ashley
    Butterfly 6: Phase One (Caterpillar): Phase One
    Author: Ashley AntoinettePublisher: Ashley Antoinette IncorporatedPublished: 09/01/2026Pages: 428Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.09lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.95dISBN: 9781963400045This title is not returnable
    $47.98 USD
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  • Bitch The Beginning Of The End by King, Joy Deja
    Bitch The Beginning Of The End
    In Bitch The Beginning Of The End, the walls are closing in on Aaliyah, Precious and everyone they love. As enemies make their move, no one knows who to trust or who is trying to set them up. When the line is drawn, who...
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  • Madam Of Murder by Aryanna
    Madam Of Murder
    Vengeance Raheem isn't some ordinary, run of the mill-type ho' handler. She's cut from a different cloth, and her rules make her more principled than most people she comes across in that lifestyle. The world she loves is the one where the ladies always...
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    $23.92 USD
  • Guns Down, Bottoms Up 3 by Lo-Life
    Guns Down, Bottoms Up 3
    Years after Chrissy was arrested, tried and convicted for the murder of Brandon "Bankroll" Banks, she fights for her freedom, while at the same time navigating through the new relationships in her life. Having been dealt one of the most treacherous hands, Chrissy has...
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  • Dirty Red by Stringer, Vickie M.
    Dirty Red
    From the "queen of urban fiction" (Publishers Weekly), Vicki Stringer, comes a scorching crime drama of love, lies, loss, and the indomitable spirit of a woman scorned.Mischievous and manipulative, eighteen-year-old Red is an expert at deception with a provocative femininity. She employs her dirty...
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Contemporary Urban Fantasy, Urban Lit, Street Fiction Books

Urban books explore the dynamic intersections of modern life, fantasy, and reality, offering readers a vivid glimpse into urban landscapes where magic and the everyday often collide. Whether you’re drawn to urban fantasy books, contemporary fantasy fiction, or street fiction, there’s a wealth of engaging options to explore.

Among the top urban fantasy novels is City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. This bestselling book introduces readers to a world where the mundane cityscape of New York hides a hidden realm of shadowhunters and supernatural creatures. Clare’s The Mortal Instruments series has captivated fans with its blend of urban adventure and magical intrigue.

Another notable urban fantasy book is Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman. This classic novel takes readers on a journey through a fantastical underground London, filled with strange creatures and dark mysteries. Gaiman’s imaginative storytelling and richly crafted world make it a must-read for fans of urban fantasy.

For those interested in contemporary urban lit, The Street by Ann Petry provides a powerful narrative set in Harlem. This novel offers a poignant exploration of racial and socioeconomic issues within an urban setting, delivering both a compelling story and social commentary.

Urban tantra books, such as Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century by Barbara Carrellas, delve into the intersection of spirituality and sexuality in the modern city, blending ancient practices with contemporary urban life.

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Q What are some popular urban fantasy books?

A Popular urban fantasy books include:

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare: A thrilling novel set in a hidden supernatural world within modern New York City.

Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman: An imaginative story set in a fantastical underground version of London.

The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher: Follows a wizard detective in modern-day Chicago dealing with magical and supernatural cases.

American Gods by Neil Gaiman: A unique blend of urban fantasy and mythology exploring the battle between old gods and new.

Q Can you recommend some contemporary fantasy fiction books?

A Certainly! Recommended contemporary fantasy fiction books include:

The Magicians by Lev Grossman: A modern twist on the classic magical school trope, exploring the darker side of fantasy.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman: A poignant and fantastical story about memory and childhood.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern: A beautifully written tale of a magical competition between two young illusionists.

Q What are some notable urban lit books?

A Notable urban lit books include:

The Street by Ann Petry: A powerful narrative set in Harlem, exploring issues of race and class.

Push by Sapphire: A raw and compelling story about a young woman's struggles in a harsh urban environment.

Teri Woods' True to the Game series: A gripping urban saga about crime and romance.

Q Are there any recommended urban tantra books?

A Yes, recommended urban tantra books include:

Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-First Century by Barbara Carrellas: A modern approach to tantra integrating spirituality and sexuality in urban life.

The Urban Tantra Workbook by Barbara Carrellas: A practical guide to applying tantra practices in contemporary settings.

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