21st century contemporary authors

Representing a diversity of backgrounds and nationalities, here are our picks for the best writers of contemporary fiction to emerge over the last 50 years. Browse our list to listen to outstanding audiobooks from these remarkable novelists.

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This list is a compilation of 10 of the best authors currently writing contemporary fiction. If you like well-written novels that prioritize compelling timely storylines along with artful prose and structure, then this is the genre for you. While contemporary fiction can be character driven, those characters are affected and shaped by events that happen over the course of the novel.

With that in mind, here are 10 authors who write amazing contemporary fiction. Haruki Murakami is a Japanese author with global appeal.

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Looking for something a bit shorter? It is truly unforgettable. Colson Whitehead is an American novelist whose fiction often explores themes of race and oppression in America. Set in the s and the near present, the novel is based on the real story of the Dozier School, a Florida reform school that became notorious when investigators uncovered evidence of the horrific abuse inflicted on students by the staff.

When Elwood Curtis, a black boy growing up in s Tallahassee, is unfairly sentenced to a juvenile reformatory called the Nickel Academy, he finds himself trapped in a grotesque chamber of horrors. Donna Tartt is an American author who has published three novels. Her works are praised for their use of language, compelling plots, and fully fleshed-out characters.

And those who love her work really love her work. Listen to The Goldfinch in audio, as narrated by David Pittu, to hear what all the fuss is about.