《边城》(by 沈从文） this one should fit you.

巴金的《家》《春》《秋》

杜拉拉升职记

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I think novels by modern writers is easier for you to start. Ancient masterpieces might be hard for you to understand. I'd like to recommend 'to live'. It is short but it describes a very special period in Chinese history. Here is the wiki link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Live The film is also highly recommended.