Can you recommend some of the best urban fiction books?

Sure. 'The Potter's House' by T.D. Jakes is excellent. It portrays the lives of people in an urban community and how their faith in God helps them overcome various challenges. It's very relatable for those living in urban areas.

Well, 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner is a good urban - ish young adult fiction. The boys are trapped in a maze in a sort of post - disaster urban - like area. It's full of mystery and adventure. 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs has an interesting urban - meets - time - loop concept. The main character travels to a different time and place that has an urban - style island with strange children. 'Thirteen Reasons Why' by Jay Asher is also popular. It deals with the problems of a high school in an urban - influenced setting like bullying and depression.

I would recommend 'Push'. It's a very accessible book that shows the struggles in a black urban setting in a very real and relatable way. Also, 'Waiting to Exhale' is good for beginners as it has a story that many can identify with, especially those interested in relationships within the black urban community.

There might be 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' which was quite popular in 2010 in the urban fiction genre. It tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African - American woman whose cells were used without her knowledge for medical research, and it shows a lot about urban life, race, and medical ethics at that time. It's a really thought - provoking read.

Sure. 'The Hate U Give' by Angie Thomas is a great 2018 urban fiction book. It deals with important issues like racism and police brutality in an urban setting through the eyes of a young girl. Another one is 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi, which has elements of urban fantasy set in a richly created world that can be considered in the realm of urban - inspired fiction.

One popular 2014 urban fiction book is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It's set in a modern urban environment and tells a heart - wrenching love story. Another is 'All Your Perfects' which also delves into relationships in an urban setting.

One of the top picks would be 'Ghost Boys' by Jewell Parker Rhodes. It's a story about a young boy who is killed by a police officer and how he becomes a 'ghost boy' observing the aftermath. It's a very relevant and impactful urban fiction for young adults. Also, 'Patron Saints of Nothing' by Randy Ribay is a good choice. It's about a Filipino - American teen who travels to the Philippines to learn about his cousin's death and in the process, discovers a lot about urban life there and the political situation.

The 'Monster' by Walter Dean Myers is another best - selling urban fiction for young adults. It's about a young man on trial for a crime, and it gives a great insight into the justice system and the life of a young person in an urban setting. The story is told through the form of a screenplay, which makes it unique and interesting for young readers.

Sure. 'Flyy Girl' by Omar Tyree is a well - known urban fiction. It follows the life of Tracy Ellison, a young, ambitious girl growing up in the city. It shows her dreams, relationships, and the cultural elements of the urban landscape she inhabits.

Sure. 'The Getaway' by Jim Thompson is a great example of urban pulp fiction. It's set in a city and has all the elements of a gritty, fast - moving story. 'The Friends of Eddie Coyle' is another one. It delves deep into the criminal underworld of an urban area. Also, 'Hard Case Crime' series often features stories that fall into the urban pulp fiction category, with their focus on crime, mystery, and urban settings.