Can you recommend some books that list contemporary fiction?

Sure. 'The Overstory' by Richard Powers is one. It's a novel that gives a voice to trees and nature, exploring our relationship with the environment. 'Lincoln in the Bardo' by George Saunders is also great. It has a unique narrative structure and delves into themes of death and mourning. And 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi is among the best, which traces the stories of two half - sisters across generations and continents.

Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' is a great one from contemporary novels. It explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream.

Well, from the list of contemporary romance novels, I'd suggest 'The Kiss Quotient'. It's about a woman on the autism spectrum who hires an escort to teach her about love and relationships. Then there's 'One Day in December' which tells a beautiful story of love at first sight that takes a while to actually develop into a relationship. Also, 'It Happened One Summer' is a lovely read with its small - town romance setting.

Well, 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is often considered a classic of contemporary literature. It deals with themes of racial inequality and moral growth. Also, '1984' by George Orwell is a significant work. It presents a dystopian society where the government has extreme control over people's lives, making readers think about freedom and privacy.

Sure. One popular one is 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It's a classic that shows the Jazz Age in America, with themes of love, wealth, and the American Dream.

One great book from the list could be 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne. It's a really fun and flirty read. The two main characters start off as office enemies but gradually fall for each other in the most adorable way.

Sure. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is a great one. It tells the story of two teenagers with cancer falling in love. Another is 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han, which focuses on a girl whose secret love letters get sent out. And 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell is also popular, depicting the relationship between two misfit teens.

Another good choice is 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini. It tells a powerful story of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's history. It's a deeply moving and thought - provoking read.

Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a great one. It shows the Jazz Age, with themes of love, wealth and the American Dream. Another is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, which tackles racism and moral growth in a small southern town. Also, '1984' by George Orwell is a classic contemporary (for its time) fiction that warns about totalitarianism.

One source is book review websites. They often have sections dedicated to contemporary fiction and list books in that genre. For instance, Kirkus Reviews.