Can you recommend some popular modern xian xia novels?

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is very popular. It's a dystopian novel that follows Katniss Everdeen in a fight - for - survival competition. Another one is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green, which tells a heart - wrenching love story between two teenagers with cancer.

Sure. 'Pompeii' by Robert Harris is a great modern Roman novel. It combines historical facts about the ancient city of Pompeii with a fictional and thrilling story. It gives a vivid picture of what life was like in Roman times right before the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius. Also, 'The Secrets of Vesuvius' by Terry Deary is an interesting read for those who like modern takes on Roman history, with its engaging plot and well - researched details.

One of the most well - known modern fantasy novels is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. Although it has a more modern - day feel with a dystopian setting, it still has elements of fantasy. 'His Dark Materials' by Philip Pullman is also a great choice. It has a richly detailed world with daemons and parallel universes. And 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' by Scott Lynch is a popular one. It's set in a fictional city with thieves and con - artists as the main characters.

One popular modern melodrama novel is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells a heart - wrenching love story between two teenagers with cancer.

One popular modern French novel is 'The Elegance of the Hedgehog' by Muriel Barbery. It tells the story of a concierge in a Parisian apartment building and a young girl who live there. Their lives seem worlds apart on the surface, but as the story unfolds, their shared love for knowledge and beauty becomes evident.

One popular modern mythological novel is 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman. It explores the idea of old gods brought to America and their struggle against new gods of modern concepts like technology. Another is 'Circe' by Madeline Miller, which retells the story of the sorceress Circe from Greek mythology in a very engaging way.

Sure. 'The Legendary Mechanic' is quite popular. In this novel, the protagonist has a cheat - like system that helps him become a powerful mechanic in a science - fiction - inspired world. Also, 'Reincarnation of the Strongest Sword God' is well - liked. The main character uses his prior knowledge as a cheat to gain an advantage in the virtual game world he's reborn into. These novels are popular because they offer readers an exciting adventure with characters who have an upper hand in their respective worlds.

Sure. 'A Record of Mortal's Cultivation to Immortality' is quite popular. It follows the journey of a common man on his path to immortality.

One popular modern Italian novel is 'My Brilliant Friend' by Elena Ferrante. It tells the story of a complex and enduring friendship between two women set in Naples. Another is 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco. It's a historical mystery set in a medieval monastery, filled with intellectual puzzles and rich in historical detail. And 'If This Is a Man' by Primo Levi is also well - known, which is a deeply moving account of Levi's experiences in a concentration camp during World War II.

One popular modern caper novel is 'Ocean's Eleven' by Jack Goldsmith. It tells the story of a group of thieves planning to rob multiple casinos in Las Vegas at the same time. Another is 'The Heist' by Daniel Silva. It involves a complex art theft.