Can you recommend some books from the list of 2017 urban fiction books?

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.

Another great one might be 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi. This novel weaves together the stories of two half - sisters, one who is sold into slavery and one who remains in Africa. It gives a really broad view of the African - American experience over generations.

Sure. One book from that list could be 'The Coldest Winter Ever' by Sister Souljah. It's a well - known urban fiction that delves into the life of a young girl growing up in the city, facing various challenges.

One book from the list could be 'The Sun Is Also a Star' by Nicola Yoon. It's a great urban fiction that weaves a story of two young people in New York City. Their paths cross and they have a day to decide if their connection is something more.

Another good one from that list might be 'Between the World and Me' by Ta - Nehisi Coates. It's a powerful exploration of race in America, which is very relevant to the urban experience as it delves into the systemic issues that people of color face in cities. It's written in the form of a letter to his son, which gives it a very personal and poignant touch.

Sure. 'The Hate U Give' is a great urban fiction book. It deals with important issues like racism and police brutality in an urban setting.

Well, 'Gone Girl' is also from around that time. It's a psychological thriller set in a modern urban environment. The story is full of twists and turns as a man tries to find his missing wife. And then there's 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' which is set in a dystopian urban - like Capitol and the districts.

One book from that list could be 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It's a great urban fiction that deals with themes of love and mortality among young people in a contemporary urban setting.

Sure. 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' by Tom Wolfe is a great one from that list. It's a satirical take on 1980s New York society, exploring themes like wealth, class, and ambition.

Sure. 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt is a great one from that list. It's a coming - of - age story that weaves together themes of art, loss, and identity.