Fiction recommendations

[sydmalicious]

I used to read a lot more fiction when I was trying to be a full time writer, but have since fell out of doing so.

What I'm looking for are a few of things:

First, I want a light read, urban fantasy in the style of Neil Gaiman's books, some in the style of Kevin Hearne, etc.

Second, I'd like some literary fiction, new folks that have popped up that you feel are worth the read.

Third, new writers in general so I don't keep returning to the old standbys.

Thanks

[WillAdams]

My favourite urban fantasies would be some old (possibly obscure?) classics:

Charles de Lint writes quite a few things in this vein, and I'm esp. fond of his _Jack the Giant Killer_ and its sequel, _Drink Down the Moon_:

https://www.goodreads.com/series/131...ck-of-kinrowan

Blending that with literary fiction, Susan Cooper's _The Dark is Rising_ pentalogy is one of the best books I've ever read, and I cannot recommend it highly enough --- if new to you, I'd recommend it strongly.

It's been a long while since I've had time to read new fiction, so will defer to folks who are more current.

[hildea]

Urban fantasy like Neil Gaiman (so I'm thinking good both at characters and plot, often some dark/serious themes): I second Charles de Lint. Other suggestions:
Sarah Rees Brennan (Demon's Lexicon and Lynburn Legacy, both are triologies. Her other books (not urban fantasy) are also very good.)
Seanan McGuire (Wayward Children series, The Girl in the Green Silk Gown)
Juliet McKenna (The Green Man's Heir)

I haven't read any Kevin Hearne, but I see one of his series is compared to Terry Pratchett. If you haven't read Pratchett, drop everything else you're doing and go find one of his books! (See here for suggestions on where to start.)
Looking at his books, I think some of T Kingifsher's books might fit, like the The Saint of Steel series, starting with Paladin's Grace. (But be aware that some of her books are horror, which might not be what you are looking for.)
You can also try Jim C. Hines.