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1. 151 弈 The Mysteries of Chess: A Six-Dimensional Guide to Chess Strategy 弈道玄天：象棋心法六维通解 A Little Warm Light暖光一小字389k WordsCompleted [The cosmos as the board, six dimensions as the game] The chessboard is a miniature cosmos, and the boundary between Chu and Han echoes the divisions of the celestial equator. This book innovatively combines six dimensions: military strategy, psychological manipulation, astronomical laws, philosophical inquiry, Qimen Dunjia, and feng shui energy, elevating Chinese chess into a model of cosmic contest. By analyzing the arrangement of the Twenty-Eight Mansions in Hu Ronghua’s endgame Seven Stars G 100Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 152 魔 Demon Realm: Kehen 魔域科痕 Class-Skipping Freeloader A Ning蹭课饭桶阿宁Eastern Fantasy391k WordsOngoing Gods are nothing more than ordinary people who know how to apply knowledge skillfully! Who would have thought that the culmination of magic would be science? After mastering math, physics, and chemistry, did I really become a god in another world? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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3. 153 新 Rookie 新秀 Luo Jia珞珈Modern Romance603k WordsCompleted A look at post-90s female workplace professionals: uncovering the consulting industry, exploring the world of corporate executives, and watching a workplace newcomer become a truly outstanding professional! A new novel from fiction writer Luo Jia, adapted from her own experience in the industry! By the Huangpu River stands Luoshen, a world-leading consulting firm. Its magnificent, gold-bright eightieth-floor banquet hall has welcomed another group of newcomers from China’s most prestigious unive 442Reads9.4Score110Shelves

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   The consulting firm talked a lot about workplace and interviewing.

4. 154 算 The Book of Fortune-Telling 算命簿 The Monkeys Are All Over The Mountain, But My Butt Is Red满山猴子俺腚红Urban2.2M WordsOngoing I am a fortune-teller in real life. I was 83 years old when I wrote this book. No one knows what sort of writing an 83-year-old man might produce, and neither do I. I just want to write a book while I still have time, and finally put one matter to rest... Synopsis: A wandering fortune-teller speaks of hidden mysteries, yet has a past unknown to all. This forbidden volume records a century's worth of secrets about practitioners of the occult. In the instant when dark arts clash with fate, the mys 3.3kReads7.0Score492Shelves

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5. 155 中 A General History of China 中国通史 Ren Zhongyuan任中原Historical491k WordsCompleted The world-famous writer Cervantes said, “History gives birth to truth; it can withstand time and preserve old tales and past events. It is a record of ancient times, a warning for the present, and a lesson for future generations.” History is a mirror that records the successes and failures, prosperity and decline, triumphs and tragedies, transitions and renewal of human society. It also foreshadows humanity's future. 26.1kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves

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6. 156 思 The Archaeology of Thought: A Handbook of Conceptual Dissection 思维的考古学：概念解剖工具书 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘12.6M WordsOngoing This is an unconventional “dictionary,” as well as a precision tool for the mind. It offers no standard answers, only a scalpel called the “Three-Layer Archaeological Method,” used to dissect core concepts that shape our understanding and emotions, even though we use them every day without thinking about them, such as “I,” “love,” “perspective,” and “value.” Starting with outrage over the plot of an anime, readers will follow the author’s deeply thought-provoking and practical guidance to treat 162Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Single-mindedly pursuing the Dao, a cyberpunk immortal cultivator (an extremely high-quality book)

7. 157 成 Idiom Cognition Dictionary: Unlocking the Algorithms That Shape Your Life 成语认知词典：解锁人生底层算法 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Modern Romance9.7M WordsOngoing A contemporary urban romance about a woman's growth and rebirth. The story begins on the night of her former lover Lu Chenzhou's lavish engagement party. Su Wan, a jewelry designer, chooses to stay alone in her studio, setting fifty-seven chips of diamond into a platinum base as she begins creating a pair of earrings called “Breaking Free.” Eight years of waiting and the collapse of her family's business have not crushed her. Instead, they have forged a quiet, resilient brilliance within her. W 1Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 158 职 Career Leap: A Guide to Going from Rookie to Expert 职场跃迁：菜鸟到大神的认知法 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Urban842k WordsOngoing Three months into the job, Ling Che has become the company's most miserable “office tool”: he takes the blame, works overtime, and gets dumped on by other departments. Colleagues steal credit for his hard work, connections get the promotion he deserves, and he earns an entry-level salary while doing core work. He's nearly laid off! At his lowest point, he unexpectedly awakens a Workplace Insight System and unlocks eight smart tools: The Entropy Reduction Engine sorts messy materials in three mi 1Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 159 异 Day of the Beastly Disguise: A Plan to Reset Humanity’s Knowledge 异兽伪装日：全人类认知清零计划 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Urban274k WordsOngoing The Day of the Disguised Beasts: A Plan to Erase Humanity's Understanding follows Lu Ming in an inverted world where “humans disguise themselves as beasts, while beasts infiltrate humanity.” He goes from an “ordinary student kept in the dark” to someone who “awakens supernatural powers, sees through disguises, and uncovers the truth about the world.” At the beginning of the novel, Lu Ming lives in “seemingly ordinary Qingteng City”: he goes to school every day, jokes around with his classmates, 5Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 160 底 The Bottom-of-the-Barrel Dictionary 底渣词典 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘455k WordsOngoing The CEO’s Contract Wife: His White Moonlight Turns Out to Be Me To save her gravely ill younger brother, Pei Yuwei signs a contract and becomes a stand-in for the late wife of business tycoon Jiang Hanzhou. Thirty million yuan, three years: she must live as the shadow of another woman, copying her smile and preferences, even wearing the earrings she left behind. Jiang Hanzhou is cool and cruel. He sleeps beside her every night, yet gazes through her at his lost white moonlight. Day after day, 7Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 161 择 Fighter of the Destiny Part 2: Dawn of the Star River 择天记第2部之星河破晓 Lili Brings Harmony to All Under Heaven礼礼和成天下Male-Channel Fanfiction93k WordsCompleted After the first story of Ze Tian Ji came to an end, the world did not return to peace. A new crisis surged like an undercurrent. Chen Changsheng brought back a fragment of bronze from the depths of the sea of stars. It seemed ordinary, but concealed a tremendous secret. When he entered the Orthodox Academy, he encountered a woman in white wearing a veil in the autumn rain. The silver bell at her waist rang strangely, and her face bore a striking resemblance to Nan Ke, the fallen Southern Saintes 201Reads—Score—Shelves

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12. 162 仙 Chinese Paladin 4: The Official Novel of the Hit Drama Starring Ju Jingyi and Chen Zheyuan 仙剑奇侠传四（鞠婧祎 陈哲远主演热剧原著官方小说） Softstar Technology软星科技Anime Fanfiction261k WordsCompleted The girl Han Ling Sha, who dreamed of seeking out the legendary Sword Immortal, happened upon the country boy Yun Tian He atop Qingluan Peak. Together, they went down the mountain to uncover Yun Tian He's past. By a twist of fate, they later met Liu Mengli and Murong Ziying, and the four of them gradually uncovered the tangled history of grudges between the Kunlun Qionghua Sect and the Illusory Nether Realm. As conflict raged between humans and demons, the four were swept into the currents of f 328Reads9.2Score115Shelves
13. 163 雨 Wild Rain and Wind, Volume Two 雨橫風狂第二冊 Xiaofeng曉風Martial Arts108k WordsCompleted The Flying Dragon Gang uses the Mind-Transposition Technique to cloud the minds of martial arts masters and bring them under its control. The Two Saints Palace gathers talented people from every quarter. And the rising Black Phoenix Gang possesses the Nine Dragon Order, which can command the martial world, and summons heroes from all factions to a grand martial arts competition... They stop at nothing, using every means at their disposal to dominate the entire martial world and seize its leaders 1Reads7.8Score—Shelves
14. 164 高 The Art of the Perfect Reply: Win People Over with Every Word 高情商回话术开口就让人喜欢 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人180k WordsCompleted High-EQ responses are an art of communication centered on wisdom and empathy. They are not simply a pile of clever lines, but a way of reading someone’s emotions and needs, then conveying sincerity with tactful words to ease awkwardness and foster understanding. Respond to praise with humility to bring people closer; face criticism with self-reflection to show perspective; handle disagreements with empathetic words to find common ground. High-EQ responses respect others’ feelings while expressin 60Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Every book is a good book, and every single one can be learned from. Enough said, just read them and you'll see.

15. 165 老 Classic Sayings of the Ancestors 老祖宗的经典语录 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人514k WordsCompleted The classic sayings of our ancestors are like dazzling pearls, their wisdom shining brightly after being polished by the passage of time. Take "Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire," from the Analects. It advocates treating others with empathy: don't force on others what you wouldn't want for yourself. This is a fundamental principle of human relationships, with a lasting influence. "Born in adversity, die in comfort" reminds us to stay alert to danger and strive amid hardship 52Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 166 格 Recognizing Your Own Perspective 格局的自我认清 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人218k WordsCompleted Prologue to The Bigger Picture Life is a boundless voyage, and we are all searching for the way forward. The Bigger Picture is like a lighthouse, illuminating the path to a broader perspective. This book focuses on five key dimensions for broadening your perspective: position, direction, method, pace, and rhythm. No matter where you start, you can accurately understand your position, like locating your coordinates on a vast star map; find the right direction, like setting the correct sails on a 1Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 167 读 Reading and Conduct: The Twofold Discipline of Life 读书与做人，人生的双重修炼 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人168k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 18Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 168 泡 The Thirty-Six Stratagems of Seduction 泡妞撩妹之三十六计 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人211k WordsCompleted My new work is here! Everyone is welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 127Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 169 智 Words of Wisdom 智慧名言 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人193k WordsCompleted Words of wisdom are the distilled essence of human thought, the crystallized experience of ages. In concise, carefully chosen language, they contain profound insights into human nature, life, and the world. From principles for dealing with others to the wisdom of self-cultivation, from strategies for overcoming hardship to insights for seizing opportunities, every saying is a beacon that guides us through life’s fog and helps us find our way. They sum up the laws of history while also anticipati 1Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 170 孙 The Thirty-Six Stratagems in The Art of War 孙子兵法中的三十六计 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人180k WordsCompleted The Art of War and The Thirty-Six Stratagems are outstanding examples of ancient Chinese military strategy and wisdom, and have had a profound influence on later generations. The Art of War, written by Sun Wu, is one of the world's earliest military works. It covers every aspect of warfare, including strategy, tactics, military management, and intelligence gathering. Sun Tzu stresses that "know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated," emphasizing the importance of accuratel 18Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 171 针 The Acupuncturist's Strange Tales 针灸师的异闻录 Wen Wusu文无素问Urban195k WordsCompleted The Clinical Adventures of an Acupuncturist and His Friends in the Mystical Arts: When acupuncture meets the mystical arts, and medical principles shed light on strange phenomena. A book that will make you see Chinese medicine anew, from the transmission of pathogenic qi to spirit-light divination and fire offerings, unveiling the invisible battlefield of life behind Chinese medicine. Perhaps one day, in the hands of a Chinese medicine practitioner, it can become a reference book for finding the 3.8kReads8.9Score755Shelves

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22. 172 桥 Chronicles of the Bridge Spirit 桥灵记 Spending New Year's Crouched on the Ground蹲在地上过年Xianxia151k WordsCompleted At midnight, people kept falling to their deaths from Huazhou Bridge. Chen Qiao, an ordinary high school student, awakened an ancient Boundary Guardian Token. From then on, he could see what ordinary people could not: spirits being devoured, vengeful shadows clinging to their victims, and the power of the Dark Abyss seeping into the human world. The bridge spirit Xiaochuan, who had haunted Huazhou Bridge for a thousand years, appeared. The cool, distant young man stood with his sword in hand: “ 2Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 173 印 A Collection in Everlasting Memory of Master Yinguang 印光大师永思集 The True Seed of the Great Dao大道真种Eastern Fantasy111k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 29Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 174 隆 Longshengzhuang 隆盛庄 Qiao Yifei乔奕斐Historical796k WordsCompleted Wherever there are sparrows, there are Shanxi merchants. May business flourish across the four seas, and wealth flow in from the three rivers. Integrity, diligence, perseverance, unity, and a sense of mission. How Shanxi merchants made their mark across the land. If you've watched The Grand Mansion Gate, Qiao's Grand Courtyard, White Deer Plain, or Going West, don't miss Longshengzhuang. Set against the history of the prosperous century-old town of Longshengzhuang, this novel tells the story of 315Reads9.5Score105Shelves
25. 175 我 My Sect Has Eleven Graves 我的门派有十一座坟 Ten Lifetimes, This Life十世今生Mystery997k WordsCompleted Fantasy and the supernatural, with a lighthearted, humorous tone and a touch of horror. My name is Zhang Shiyi. I have ten senior brothers, so my name is Zhang Shiyi. But all ten of my senior brothers are dead. They’re lying in the graves outside. What? My master? He’s dead too. The biggest, roundest grave is his. Haha~ Well, congratulations, then~ Get ready to sing: Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations to you, hey! Congratulations, congratulations to you~ 24.6kReads9.1Score2kShelves
26. 176 社 A Humorous Showdown in the Daily Grind 社畜日常的幽默对决 Ink-Colored Qibi墨色琪笔Urban308k WordsOngoing In the bustling city, a group of office workers known as corporate slaves spend their days with computers and dance among stacks of paperwork, searching for life's little pleasures amid endless overtime and meetings. This novel, The Humorous Showdown of Corporate Slaves, takes you into their world to experience the everyday absurdities that are both exasperating and hilarious. —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 177 不 The Art of Not Competing 不争之争 Qiao Donghui樵东辉Urban306k WordsCompleted This book says that, in the end, it doesn’t matter whether you fight for something or not. Just be yourself! The ancients said, “Because he contends with no one, no one in the world can contend with him.” Chinese people place greater value on not contending... Not contending brings peace of mind, the source of all strength, like the sea... In modern society, even not contending can be seen as a kind of struggle, born of helplessness... 19Reads7.3Score—Shelves
28. 178 我 My Village, My River 我的村庄，我的河 Chu Feng Literature楚风文学Urban514k WordsCompleted [Contemporary Fiction + Rural Literature + Rural Revitalization + Great for Middle-Aged and Older Readers] Zhang Banshao, a poor student, is always unlucky in love. After saving Wang Xiaohui by chance, he falls head over heels for her. Armed with kindness and integrity, he makes an incredible comeback. Seeing his hometown full of elderly people left behind, he feels a stir in his heart. He returns to the village to become its chief and lead the rural revitalization effort. Together, they transfo 51Reads8.3Score—Shelves
29. 179 老 He Quit Being a Boss, and Mu Sheng Made Beitang Rich and Beautiful 老板不当，木生把北塘变富美 Chu Feng Literature楚风文学Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Literary fiction + realistic themes + suitable for middle-aged and older readers] From humble beginnings as a carpenter, Zhao Musheng worked his way up to construction worker, business owner, village director, and then a town official, turning his life around. Thanks to him, backward Beitang Village was transformed into a prosperous new village with thriving industries. Our fate is in our own hands, not Heaven's. The fortunes of the Zhao family and Beitang Village are closely intertwined. These 73Reads8.8Score—Shelves
30. 180 憨 Simple-Minded Ni 憨妮 Zhang Dalei张大磊Modern Romance226k WordsCompleted Hanni is a woman who seems a little dim-witted to outsiders. She marries three men: the first is an ordinary man, the second a tycoon, and the third a young hoodlum. This is the story of her and the people around her, and how Hanni changes her fate... 77Reads7.0Score—Shelves
31. 181 人 Life, with Nowhere to Land 人生，无处安放 A Still Pool一池静水Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted By middle age, Li Shu's life had become a complete mess. Her marriage had turned cold and distant, her grown son was going down a rebellious path, and her body and mind were steadily wearing down. How could she go on living such a miserable life? 730Reads8.9Score101Shelves
32. 182 抑 A Depressed Person's Soliloquy 抑郁者的独白 Wanderer of the Wilds山野浪人Modern Romance80k WordsCompleted An inner monologue from someone living with depression. Just as her life was about to wither away, the will to live drove her to break free with all her strength from the invisible chains holding her back. Suddenly, she understood that there are many ways to live. This book can also be seen as the author's own journey of redemption and healing through a life on the road. It also introduces the scenery and local culture of the places she visited. 51Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 183 龙 The Dragon Soars Across the Four Seas 龙腾四海 Li the Millstone磨子李Modern Romance174k WordsCompleted Love, reality, and morality intertwine across a variety of themes, with each story portraying a different facet of life. 16Reads9.0Score—Shelves
34. 184 交 The Traffic Bureau Chief 交通局长 Li the Millstone磨子李Urban195k WordsCompleted Lin Zhongquan was an ordinary employee in a road maintenance section. Following his father’s wishes, he was determined to climb the ranks. On his father’s repeated advice, he married the former mayor’s daughter and managed to get in good with Huang Dingli, the head of the Pingchang Municipal Transportation Bureau. During a construction tender, Huang Dingli and Lin Zhongquan got to know contractor He Rubin and the stunningly beautiful public relations agent Miaomiao. They helped He Rubin win the 95Reads9.4Score—Shelves
35. 185 婆 Eight Hundred Rounds of Mother-in-Law Vs. Daughter-in-Law 婆媳大战800回合 Flowers Bloom in the Warm Breeze0119花开风暖0119Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted “I don’t have a daughter. If you marry into our family, you’ll be my own daughter.” Out of ten thousand people who say this, you’d be lucky if even ten mean it. If even one actually follows through, you’ve hit the jackpot. 2.4kReads8.9Score263Shelves
36. 186 我 Learning to Read People in the Mortal World 我在红尘学心眼 Qian Xiaqi钱夏七171k WordsOngoing [This book is not a novel, but its value far surpasses that of feel-good fiction!] The highest wisdom is hidden within these pages, and every page is like seeing with an enlightened eye! We recommend saving it and reading it again and again. Don't miss your chance to upgrade your understanding. This book covers love, marriage, the body, psychology, politics, economics, human nature, the workplace, social relationships, and much more. The younger you are, the more you should read this book! The s 28Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    "Enlightenment" and "Learning the Mind" are well-written and worth reading.

37. 187 躺 You Can Cultivate Immortality While You Lie Flat 躺平也可以修仙 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Urban1.5M WordsOngoing These are my personal insights and experiences in cultivating the Dao and refining qi, woven into a novel that creates a strange and eerie supernatural world through both dreams and reality. If you enjoy supernatural mysteries and immortal cultivation, give it a read. It’s unlike anything else, and the opportunity is rare. When this old man achieves a perfected Golden Core, you’ll all be disciples of my Qingfeng Sect. 719Reads6.6Score100Shelves

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    Metaphysical Qi Refining and Immortal Cultivation

38. 188 神 The Charlatan 神棍 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted A fortune-teller, one of the oldest professions. An ancient name for a fortune-teller or feng shui master. Knowing the stars above and the earth below; the five elements of yin and yang, the eight trigrams and nine palaces. Physiognomy and feng shui, defying fate and changing one’s destiny: nothing is beyond their power! Huang Zheng, a modern-day fortune-teller. Born under the influence of yin and yang, with the canopy star at his back. With extraordinary skills in reading fortunes and feng shui 1.1kReads8.7Score136Shelves
39. 189 鬼 The Divine Schemes of Guiguzi 鬼谷神谋 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Historical Fiction Writing Contest] Other people are reborn into wealth and privilege, but I came back as a stalk of rice. No, a stalk of rice growing on a grave! A lovesick woman ate me, and became my mother. I became Guigu Wang Chan, whom later generations called Guiguzi, the founding patriarch of the Vertical and Horizontal School. In this turbulent age, watch me stir up the world once more and make my mark on the battlefields of the Warring States! 554Reads6.6Score102Shelves
40. 190 黑 The Black Blade Ghost Slayer 黑刀斩鬼人 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted No System, no clichés, not a naive protagonist, and no livestreaming. Mysticism, the Hetu and Luoshu, yin-yang, the five elements, the eight trigrams, and the nine palaces. Fantasy and supernatural events include a ghostly flood dragon in Changbai Mountain’s Heavenly Lake, a water spirit in the Peach Blossom Spring, a black dragon in Heilongjiang, a serpent transformed in the bamboo forests of southern Sichuan, an ancient tomb in the Qinling Mountains, a wormhole in Ailao Mountain, an underwater 169Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 191 妖 Monster Codes: Journey to the West 妖怪密码：西游记 Bai Ze白泽Eastern Fantasy333k WordsCompleted How many demons are there in Journey to the West? The White Bone Spirit, Tiger Vanguard, the Red-Rumped Macaque, Red Boy... Only after enduring the Eighty-One Tribulations can one look upon the world's fortunes with a smile. What are their true forms? What becomes of them? Is there a connection between demons and natural phenomena? Here, I'll reveal the answers to all these questions, one by one. 157Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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42. 192 一 The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史 SpikeHistorical191k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to 1.2kReads9.5Score100Shelves
43. 193 中 The Complete Collection of Popular Historical Romances from Every Chinese Dynasty (144 Volumes) 中国历代通俗演义大全集（全一百四十四册） Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical6.2M WordsCompleted A classic collection for history lovers, written by Cai Dongfan. It brings together his historical romances, including The Former Han Romance, The Later Han Romance, The Jin Dynasties Romance, The Northern and Southern Dynasties Romance, The Tang Dynasty Romance, The Song Dynasty Romance, The Five Dynasties Romance, The Yuan Dynasty Romance, The Ming Dynasty Romance, The Qing Dynasty Romance, and The Republic of China Romance, among others, for a total of 144 volumes. Though called romances, the 1.2kReads9.5Score218Shelves
44. 194 一 A History of the Song Dynasty You Won't Be Able to Put Down 一读就上瘾的宋朝史 Chen Wangbei陈望北Historical141k WordsCompleted A History of the Song Dynasty You'll Get Hooked on from the First Page is a popular history book about the Song Dynasty. It covers the period from Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin's accession to the throne after the Chenqiao Mutiny to the failure of Emperor Renzong's Qingli Reforms. The book selects famous figures and events from this period, drawing on a wealth of historical sources, with official histories as its foundation and unofficial accounts as a supplement. It vividly and engagingly recreate 1kReads9.3Score198Shelves
45. 195 历 Why History? Chong Xiaolv's Comic History of China 历史为什么：虫小绿漫画中国史 Flower花儿Historical9k WordsCompleted Why Is History Like This? Chinese History in Comics with Chong Xiaolv is a comic-book history of China starring the cartoon character Chong Xiaolv. In our minds, history is always a grand narrative. Whether it is natural disasters, human calamities, wars, or dynastic upheavals, it tends to focus on major eras, great figures, and momentous events. But history in all its richness is made up of countless different perspectives. In this book, the author uses comics to explore in detail many often-ov 83Reads9.2Score110Shelves
46. 196 中 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History (Complete in Four Volumes, Illustrated Edition) 中华上下五千年(全四册)(彩色插图版) Xie Guimei谢桂梅Historical213k WordsCompleted This book selects one brilliant jewel after another from the five-thousand-year history of the Chinese nation. In clear, lively language, it invites young readers to explore unforgettable moments from the past: the beautiful and mysterious legends of ancient times, the rivalries among states during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the dazzling glories of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the stirring tales of heroes, great leaders, and people of noble spirit. As readers listen to 10.6kReads9.6Score1.2kShelves
47. 197 典 China Through the Classics (4-Book Set) 典籍里的中国（共4册） Has Books有书Historical404k WordsCompleted Our people have endured and flourished among the nations of the world because generation after generation of our sages distilled their culture, spirit, and character into bamboo slips, onto paper, and between the lines. Generation after generation of Chinese descendants have turned to classic texts for strength to move forward, passing the torch from one generation to the next. Classics should not be left to gather dust on high shelves. That is why China Through the Classics selects works from t 322Reads9.2Score101Shelves
48. 198 全 A Global History 全球通史 Weiersi韦尔斯Historical693k WordsCompleted Writing a world history that is interesting, easy to read and understand, and not hundreds of thousands of words long is no easy task. Yet in A Short History of the World, H. G. Wells brilliantly accomplished what seemed impossible. This book traces human civilization from its beginnings through the Second World War, clearly presenting the rise and fall of great powers such as ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Britain, the United States, and France. The wealth of knowledge and breadth 2.5kReads8.8Score785Shelves
49. 199 唐 Tang Girl’s Guide: Understanding Tang Culture Through One Book 唐妞驾到：一本书读懂唐文化 Mr. Erqiao二乔先生Historical9k WordsCompleted Er Qiao, a comic artist, drew a portrait of a cute Tang dynasty pottery figurine of a woman. To his surprise, she came to life and even called him Dad, giving him quite a scare. It turned out the girl was from the Tang dynasty, though she remembered only fragments of its history. Er Qiao named her Tang Niu, and the two began calling each other father and daughter. Tang Niu brought a lot of joy to Er Qiao's life, but also plenty of trouble. In the end, Er Qiao decided to send her back to the Tang 104Reads9.4Score—Shelves
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    A period horror thriller that opens with the protagonist emptying his enemy's warehouse.

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