So, what's a "good" book or story? You have to be a tad bit more definite than that. For example, if you like детективы, then try Alexandra Marinina.
http://www.kniga.com/books/find.asp?fin ... eField.y=0
Lots of contemporary writing as well as dialog.

(Извините за длинный линк, краткий не хотел работать)