Recommend Books with Brains, Philosophy, and Cultural Depth 来点有智商，有哲学文化深度的书

1. 1 罕 The Rare Streamer Won't Join a Girl Band 罕见主播不会加入少女乐队 Nobi Yongjie野比永结Anime Fanfiction363k WordsOngoing What exactly is a girls' band supposed to be? BanG Dream! has been at it for years and still hasn't quite figured it out. Maybe Saki's approach was better: she started Crychic, but the band later broke up. Aside from watching from the sidelines, Dongfang Xuelian never thought she'd have anything to do with the trendy girls' bands. Rather than put on a live show that might cost her money, she'd rather pose as a hammerhead shark from the Seto Inland Sea in her livestream and cover popular hit song 5.9kReads8.9Score720Shelves

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   Japanese literature + German classical philosophy + existentialism + structural Marxism + psychoanalysis

2. 2 关 Tales of the Northern Song Dynasty 关于北宋的那些事 Can't Cry哭不得Historical2.0M WordsOngoing A new work is here! I hope you'll head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 9.4kReads8.4Score1.1kShelves

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   A book you'll want to read in one go even ten years from now!

3. 3 从 From a Few Strokes to a Human Being 从一撇一捺到人 Can't Think of a Name想不出囗牙Xianxia327k WordsOngoing Is there a central thread, a reasonable explanation, connecting human activity across the past, present, and future? How should we think about it? Perhaps we should quietly explore and persevere, just as we ponder whether there might be a physical formula capable of explaining the truth of everything. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Nobody's watching, so I'm giving it a push.

4. 4 引 Detonate: Explosives, Nitrates, and the Making of the Modern World (Cape of Good Hope Series) 引爆：炸药、硝酸盐和现代世界的形成（好望角丛书） Stephen R. Bowen史蒂芬·R.鲍恩Historical150k WordsCompleted A history of explosives, and, more than that, a history of humanity's contradictions and struggles. A featured selection of the Scientific American Book Club and the History Book Club. From the dawn of civilization, people longed to harness the destructive power of fire, but it was not until the 1860s that humanity truly entered the age of explosives. With extraordinary intuition, Alfred Nobel transformed the world through his development of explosives. They made possible enormous projects that 211Reads9.3Score104Shelves

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5. 5 界 Realm Capital 界都 Xiao Fei Loves Potatoes小飞爱吃土豆Urban1.0M WordsOngoing I contain all things. It all began on the first day I entered Jiangcheng Elite Academy... This is a world where Blue Star is divided in two, five hundred years after the spiritual qi revival. You'll find that everyone around me, whether ordinary or exceptional, is remarkable in their own way. The universe has ten domains, the ten domains have the Milky Way, the Milky Way has Blue Star, Blue Star has the Spirit Realm, the Spirit Realm has Huaxia, and Huaxia has Jiedu... Are you ready to embark on 355Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The dialogue between Wu Changzhi in the black and white book is full of philosophical flavor!

6. 6 这 This World Is Such a Mess! 这个世界好混乱啊！ Xiao Fei Loves Potatoes小飞爱吃土豆Sci-Fi & Apocalypse329k WordsOngoing Who am I? Where am I? Am I dreaming? Everyone in the world seems strange. What was that I heard… My heart hurts so much. At last, I picked up my knife… I died… I came back to life, but I no longer had a heart… This is a world with just one continent and a few islands, and it is on the brink of an eerie apocalypse. Can someone without a heart feel the warmth and coldness of human life? How can I hold on to my heart in a world gone mad? Why can I calmly watch the living die right before my eyes? 188Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 7 修 A Guide to Cultivation Civilization 修真文明指南 Crispy Pork Belly香脆五花肉Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing The laws of physics in the world of cultivation, the periodic table of chemical elements along the path of cultivation, the theory of biological evolution among fantasy races... See how the protagonist uses his golden finger, a kaleidoscope of lives, to keep acquiring other people's cultivation realms and venture ever farther into an unknown world of cultivation. The book features a huge cast of supporting characters, including Lord Niu (Newton), Xiao Ai (Einstein), Lord La (Lavoisier), and Lord 7.6kReads—Score717Shelves

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   I recommend this book. There are several reasons why it's worth reading: first, the premise is excellent (it breaks away from traditional cultivation novels and has an extremely vast world-building); second, the character details are superb (it doesn't follow the usual path); and third, the supporting characters are very memorable (even their names are brilliantly chosen).

8. 8 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 241Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   Let me recommend a new book whose title almost overshadows its actual quality. Don't let the somewhat cheesy title fool you into thinking it's a typical domestic power struggle novel; it's anything but. The author's writing is excellent, with original poems cleverly woven into the plot, making for a very enjoyable read. The political intrigue is well-developed, the details are meticulously crafted, and the plot twists are beautifully executed. The female lead and a group of female characters are particularly well-developed, displaying a strong sense of awakening and culminating in a stunning later reversal that highlights Buddhist philosophical themes. The story requires some critical thinking, with many scenes worth reflecting on. While not particularly long overall, it has a powerful, quiet strength. If you enjoy depth and a less superficial approach, don't miss this one.

9. 9 都 I'm Reborn, So Why Would I Still Play Esports? 都重生了谁还搞电子竞技啊 Tiny as Dust微未为尘Urban344k WordsOngoing To escape the suffocating pressure of facing his mother, Zhang Rui resolutely left home to pursue a career in esports. But fate dealt him a rough hand, and, consumed by obsession and thrown off balance, he eventually lost himself. Luckily, fortune smiled on him, and he unexpectedly came back reborn! Having finally come to his senses, he begins to enjoy life. With a carefree school life, a smooth-sailing entrepreneurial journey, and a beautiful woman by his side, life couldn’t be sweeter. Until t 842Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You definitely won't be disappointed! [Laughs]

10. 10 二 World History After World War II: 1945–2014 二战后的世界史：1945—2014年的世界历史 Wayne Mark Williams维恩·马克威廉姆斯Historical472k WordsCompleted This book has long been adopted as a textbook for social science courses at Ivy League universities. This sixth revised edition places special emphasis on the diplomatic measures adopted by the world's major powers amid globalization. The end of World War II in 1945 marked a watershed in history and ushered in the modern era. The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, the dawn of the nuclear age, financial crises, and independence movements across Asia and Africa... The postwar 1.6kReads9.3Score375Shelves

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    I gave you everything I collected

11. 11 记 The Memory God-Messenger 记忆神使 Autumn Flowers in Evening Rain晚雨秋花Mystery231k WordsOngoing [Light romance, fantasy superpowers, leaning toward the infinite-flow genre, realistic setting, a mix of slow and fast pacing. The male and female leads are clever and capable, with mild horror, a realistic setting, and suspense.] Lin Muchun is an ordinary high school girl. One day, she glances at an abandoned building on her way home and sees something she should never have seen. When she opens her eyes again, the sky is blood-red, the wind is silent, and a vengeful ghost stands right in front 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This isn't your typical supernatural power fantasy novel. Nor is it a female-oriented story that simply glorifies women while denigrating men. It features many vividly portrayed and realistic male and female characters. While delivering thrills, it also incorporates philosophical questions. Those interested can check out Chapter 31 of Volume 2, where the female protagonist touches old objects and enters the memories of the deceased, dealing with issues like school bullying, dysfunctional families, and forgotten ordinary people. It's quite suspenseful, featuring realistic cases, and the female protagonist's cognitive abilities are superior to the average person. Reading it might reshape your understanding of the world. It's realistic, suspenseful, and features an ensemble cast. Suitable for readers who want a "brain-teasing" story and don't mind a slightly slow-paced narrative. Because a slow-paced story is a perfect fit.

12. 12 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 4.9kReads8.8Score356Shelves

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    No novel is more intellectually stimulating, logical, or philosophical than mine! My novel boasts a realistic historical background, vivid plot, lifelike character portrayals, and a logically consistent storyline! You won't regret reading it!

13. 13 乌 Black Gauze and Rouge 乌纱与胭脂 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted Human nature is like the sun: impossible to look at directly. Many people appear charming and refined on the surface, but strip away the facade and you’ll see human nature laid bare. By portraying the real chaos of society, this work exposes the evil and filth within human nature and calls on people to choose kindness and uphold social decency. 7.8kReads—Score508Shelves

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    A high-quality novel recommendation featuring sound logic, a thrilling and exciting plot, no system or time travel, and exquisite writing!

14. 14 胭 The Rouge Spinster 胭脂剩女 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛Modern Romance117k WordsCompleted Through the emotional journey of Yang Jingjing, a single woman past the age traditionally considered ideal for marriage, the story offers glimpses of every facet of society and the warmth and coldness of human life, exposing the ugliness and greed of human nature. Full of twists and turns, it paints a penetrating portrait of the realities faced by women like her. 2kReads—Score150Shelves
15. 15 浮 The Strange Tales of Mortal Life: Li Longbiao 浮生乱象之李龙彪 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛Urban253k WordsCompleted I'm the scum at the bottom of society, the trash you all talk about. I don't have much education, money, status, a house, a car, or a wife. I'm a single man, just some hoodlum. It's not my fault I ended up this way. When I was a kid, I had big dreams and ambitions, too. I wanted to study hard, get into a good university, then find work in the city and become a respectable office worker. But the cruel realities of life shattered every one of those beautiful dreams. Through its portrayal of Li Lon 1.8kReads—Score144Shelves
16. 16 弈 The Eternal Wisdom of Weiqi 弈旨千秋 Luo Dingxun洛丁巡Sports175k WordsCompleted Core theme: Using the four realms of Go as its framework, the story explores Go's philosophical depth as a microcosm of Chinese culture through a journey of Go practice across time and space. It echoes Ban Gu's Treatise on Go: “Go above contains images of heaven and earth; next, the rule of emperors; in the middle, the power of the Five Hegemons; and below, the affairs of the Warring States.” In the first 17 chapters, the protagonist transmigrates through time and space to grasp the philosophica 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Essence of Go Through the Ages" is a complete philosophical book on Go, establishing a four-level system of Go realms: seeing the game, seeing the technique, seeing the mind, and seeing the way. It is combined with Go analysis and philosophical reflections on life. The four realms of Go are a thinking tool for Chinese civilization to understand the world.

17. 17 富 The Rich Kid Who Turned His Life Around by Writing Web Novels After Going into Debt 富二代的我负债后竟用写网文翻身 Gu Chen Writes to Support the Family顾晨写文养家Urban422k WordsOngoing An A9-level rich kid and civil servant, buried in debt, somehow turns his life around by writing web novels and rises to the top… Writing and paying off his debts are the main threads of the story, interwoven with family secrets, analysis of current affairs, reflections on life, clever part-time job tips, writing advice, and more... The novel is packed with knowledge from economics, philosophy, history, sociology, management, and other fields. It’s not a power fantasy, but it will absolutely sho 96Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    Don't be fooled by the name.

18. 18 克 Cthulhu Investigation Leaked Files: The Frigid Depths of Guixu 克苏鲁调查泄密档案：归墟深寒 Sui Xin Luo Chen随昕落尘43k WordsCompleted Cthulhu Investigation Leaked Files: The Frozen Depths —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here are two new books. I humbly request all the experts to review them and give them a five-star rating.

19. 19 三 Three Kingdoms: Ten Thousand Realms 三国：万境 Sui Xin Luo Chen随昕落尘Historical1.3M WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms story is full of regrets, lamentations, and injustices. This time, the protagonist, Chen Li, becomes the answer to all those “what ifs.” This Three Kingdoms story has no Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage, no Burning of Bowang, and no Seven In and Seven Out. It may be rather different from the Three Kingdoms you know. Take a guess: what will you find in this book? 58Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 画 Where the Brush Goes, Heaven and Earth Are Born and Die 画笔所至，天地生灭 I'm Not Wenxin我不是文心Eastern Fantasy205k WordsOngoing [One Heroine]+ [Intricate Schemes]+ [A New System] The art of painting is not about killing, but about protecting the Dao and all living beings. A young man transmigrates into another world and enters the Dao through painting. Wherever his brush reaches, it does not extinguish life, but brings it into being. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Intelligent and cultured

21. 21 黎 Daybreak and Starlight 黎日星夜 Loves Sticky Corn Balls爱吃丸糯玉米Sci-Fi & Apocalypse58k WordsOngoing There comes a moment when we all look up at the stars, hoping for change, doesn’t there? Even if we’re overlooked like a faint glimmer, even if we walk alone, we’re not truly alone. We all hope for a better future, don’t we? I’ll use my own thoughts to write the dream of my future, to tell this epic spanning a thousand years and record the lives of ordinary people, including the ethical challenges humanity faces after every technological revolution. Sometimes I envy people who seem like walking 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I just wrote this casually for fun, but it has a certain depth.

22. 22 鼠 The Rat Immortal 鼠真人 Ink Grass Stone墨草石Eastern Fantasy117k WordsOngoing [Dark] [Critical] [Heretical Cultivation] [Satire] [Human Nature] [Reality] On the surface, it's about cultivation. Beneath that, it's about reality. "I opened this cultivation world's history book and found no dates in it. Every crooked page was covered in the words 'benevolence, righteousness, morality.' I tossed and turned, unable to sleep. After studying it closely for half the night, I finally read between the lines: the whole book was written with two words: 'eat people!'" —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Rat cultivates immortality, seeking the meaning of humanity.

23. 23 恒 The Hengjiang Sword's Call 恒江剑引 Mysterious Loneliness神秘的孤独Martial Arts319k WordsOngoing [About This Book]: Main genre: Ancient martial arts. Type: Not a feel-good power fantasy in the traditional sense. There is no “safe haven.” Pacing: Slow. The later volumes are still in the planning stages. This isn’t my full-time job, just a hobby. [About Volume One (Part One), the Prequel]: Now complete and published as a standalone volume (around 300,000 words). This is not a feel-good story. There is no safe haven, no golden finger, and no one waiting for you at the finish line. Lu Wangji c 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Contemporary Existential Dilemmas

24. 24 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Philosophy, psychology, social skills, ways of thinking, ideology, personality formation...

25. 25 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score460Shelves
26. 26 救 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 37.3kReads9.2Score3.6kShelves

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    It's funny and lighthearted, with a touch of edginess, but it reflects real life in every book, making it a very good read.

27. 27 生 A Song of Life's Sorrows 生命悲歌 Fate Be Like This缘来灬如此Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Human nature + family + first person + male and female audiences] (Adapted into an audio drama with real voice actors; a motion comic is in production and coming soon.) Fate is never set in advance, yet it always pushes people toward unknown wilderness when they least expect it. The Ballad of Life uses simple, heartfelt storytelling to unfold a journey through hardship, perseverance, and struggle, revealing the most moving strength found in an ordinary life. There are no earth-shattering legend 10.9kReads9.2Score907Shelves

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    This is pretty good; it's insightful, thoughtful, and quite realistic!

28. 28 悠 The Long Summer 悠长夏季 Thundering Lei Yin雷音轰鸣Urban228k WordsCompleted The quiet, secluded town of Guanhai welcomed two strange young men one after the other. From then on, the monotonous life of an eighteen-year-old high school girl was filled with laughter… But all good things must come to an end, and eventually they had to leave… Many years later, they unexpectedly met again, but everything had changed… 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With life experience and insights, you can gain something from reading this.

29. 29 唯 The Exquisite Brothel 唯美淫墟 Witch's Evil Knight巫衣邪士Urban106k WordsCompleted Warning: This novel is a magical-realist social drama that uses the supernatural to expose how people are dehumanized by today's warped exam-driven education system. It contains biting satire and sharp criticism, which may be controversial or upsetting. Please read with care. “The harm caused by the eight-legged essay was equal to that of burning books, and its destruction of talent was worse than the slaughter outside Xianyang.” Fan Jin, from The Scholars, had his flesh, blood, and soul draine 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    By using superstition and mysticism to expose the alienation and distortion of humanity caused by a flawed education system, this not only criticizes Chinese-style education but also dissects the social Darwinism derived from it, presenting its own theoretical framework. Thank you, stranger, for the sake of tomorrow's children.

30. 30 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.9kReads9.3Score270Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue, featuring two strong individuals, insightful, strategic, and profound characters.

31. 31 别 Don't Celebrate Too Soon, and Don't Cry Too Loud 别高兴太早，也别哭太大声 Ping Yi平义6k WordsCompleted Don't Celebrate Too Soon, and Don't Cry Too Loudly —Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 天 The Heavenly Dao Returns to the Void: All Methods Become One 天道归墟:万法归一 Ping Yi平义9k WordsCompleted The Heavenly Dao Returns to the Void: All Laws Become One 3Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 爆 Boom Boom Subway: Vengeful Spirits in a Synchronized Reincarnation 爆爆地铁：同步轮回的复仇冤魂 Traveler of Tianfu Spirit Mountain天府灵山行者Mystery103k WordsCompleted [Mystery and thrills + explosive time loop + urban supernatural powers + battle of wits and courage + dual reincarnation of heroes and villains] My name is Mei Guli. I’m an ordinary office worker, and now I’m trapped in an endless nightmare. Every time I wake up, I’m on the same “Boom Boom Subway.” In the first loop, I was blown to pieces before I even understood what was happening. In the second, I narrowly escaped, only to witness the living hell shown on the news. In the third, I decided to f 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A cyclical explosion, a battle of wits and deduction, with both the protagonist and the antagonist possessing memories of reincarnation, and numerous plot twists.

34. 34 看 Seeing Through Half a Lifetime 看破浮生过半 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛Modern Romance170k WordsCompleted Life is a journey of self-cultivation. As we keep moving forward, we correct our mistakes in time and gradually become better versions of ourselves. Life is full of suffering, and we can only save ourselves. If only we could live our lives over again. At the very least, we could avoid a lot of detours. 596Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 麻 The Muggle Esper Squad 麻瓜御能团 Ruixiang芮香Modern Romance405k WordsCompleted Noble heirs with brains and looks, gifted elites locked in a battle of wits. Alongside the thrilling competitions, there are plenty of funny everyday moments. Beneath the twists and turns of the plot lie reflections on life. At times it's gripping, at others laugh-out-loud funny. A knowing smile will leave you with something to ponder. Ensemble cast + youthful passion + coming of age Lighthearted + no angst + a touch of romance Four main characters: two men and two women Wild imagination + no S 129Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A top-level game of wits among highly intelligent elites, with philosophical reflections hidden within its dramatic plot.

36. 36 我 I Run a Mental Health Clinic in a Horror Game 我在惊悚游戏里开心理诊所 Concentrated Blue Whale浓缩蓝鲸Mystery414k WordsOngoing [No romance, comradeship] Wen Yanxin was a top-tier psychologist. She was forcibly dragged into a horror game. She immediately opened a mental health clinic in the beginner’s zone. Her specialty was treating all kinds of dungeon NPCs. Vengeful spirits weep, evil ghosts brood, rules kill people? Sit down, let’s talk through your troubles for five minutes. By healing NPCs, she rose to godhood in the horror game. Later, she gradually realized that this endless horror game had never been designed fo 47Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I stumbled upon this female-oriented novel in the new book post. Could you please urge the author to update? Thanks! It started slowly but improved significantly. The theme is novel, each story has metaphors, and it's quite profound. Both the author and the characters improve with each story. A great author of this "developmental" genre.

37. 37 穿 I Transmigrated into American Horror Story, and Jesus Is My Brother 穿越美恐耶稣是我兄弟 Melancholy Foam沫消沉Eastern Fantasy942k WordsCompleted I, Ethan Miller, an utterly ordinary transmigrator, have achieved one great thing in this life: surviving for sixteen years in the American horror movie universe without getting killed off. The System showed up sixteen years late. As compensation, it sent me on a "safe trip" to ancient times. When I arrived, I discovered it was one month before the Crucifixion. To pick up a few life-saving skills, I decided to get close to this famous historical figure. I never expected him to see right through 11.4kReads7.7Score1.1kShelves
38. 38 亲 The Mouse I Raised with My Own Hands Was Crushed to Death by a Rich Lady 亲手养大的老鼠被贵妇踩死 Ghost of the Deep Sea Gazing at Moonlight深海的幽灵啊注视月光6k WordsCompleted The rat I raised with my own hands was trampled to death by a rich lady. 102Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ending is thought-provoking

39. 39 临 A Final Wish 临终之愿 Lei-jie's Hopeless Simp蕾姐的老舔狗Mystery322k WordsOngoing [Not for everyone: a niche novel with no harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible hero, and no wish fulfillment. The storytelling is detailed, but the pacing is a little slow.] [Why I write: I'm not after money. I don't have much, but I have enough. What I hope for is understanding, and I sincerely look forward to thoughtful readers.] [Keywords: hard science fiction, rigorous logic, wit and humor, critical thinking, and knowledge from seventeen academic disciplines to broaden your perspective] 193Reads—Score102Shelves

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    This is the most unique cross-disciplinary book you'll find. Follow the plot, and you'll discover the most useful knowledge from 17 disciplines, including psychology, economics, logic, game theory, and advanced mathematics, along with cutting-edge mainstream scientific explanations. It will quickly build your thinking framework and enhance your cognitive level. Folk wisdom like feng shui, metaphysics, and fortune-telling will no longer fool you. (If you have any questions, skip to chapter 134 for a thorough explanation that thoroughly exposes these charlatans.) The story is humorous but not absurd. The main characters are a bit eccentric, so if you laugh uncontrollably, it's not the author's fault. As for the plot, if you can guess it, you're lucky. Even disregarding the knowledge, the entire book is a logically sound suspense story with numerous foreshadowing and plot points. It's worth reading multiple times; it's not just a collection of fragmented plot points pieced together for the sake of knowledge. Some chapters are specifically designed to train multi-disciplinary thinking. Reading at a slower pace can improve your understanding. If you find any illogical plot points, the author is ready to let you hit him! Good things are subjective, and the author went bald writing this book! They wouldn't dare advertise like this if they didn't have something substantial to offer. Are the "highly intelligent protagonists" you see in wish-fulfillment novels genuinely smart, or just a literary device? If you don't know how truly logically strong people think, this book will tell you.

40. 40 紫 Zi Jinting 紫瑨婷 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛50k WordsCompleted Zi Jinting 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These books should meet your requirements.

41. 41 在 In This Insane World, I Choose to Give Up 在这个发疯的世界，我选择摆烂 Free-to-Play God of War零充战神Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Invincible protagonist + cyberpunk Lovecraftian horror + ensemble cast + no heroine + dystopia + dark humor + wild imagination] [Anti-cliché + genre-defying] This is a world where people with god-defying abilities are everywhere. After transmigrating into this cyberpunk Lovecraftian world, where “obsession can turn people into monsters,” Quan Yuwu discovered that he was a bug in the world’s underlying logic. The Old Gods descended, corrupting all life with their indescribable presence. He sai 2.5kReads6.8Score154Shelves

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    The fusion of philosophy and online literature

42. 42 大 The Great Derivation, Escape One 大衍遁一 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今29k WordsCompleted The Great Derivation, the One Who Escaped 2Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 玄 The Mystic Star Quells a Chaotic Age 玄星镇乱世 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Eastern Fantasy44k WordsCompleted During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, heaven and earth were in upheaval. Years of unending warfare threw the spiritual veins of the Nine Provinces into disarray and shifted the stars from their courses. A catastrophe was about to descend upon the mortal world. The Star Pivot Order governed celestial divination and the protection of spiritual veins. For generations, its members had taken it upon themselves to determine Heaven's will and safeguard the people, but the demonic Netherdar 2Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 观 The Splendor of the Kingdom: Making a Visit to the King 观国之光：利用宾于王 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical30k WordsCompleted Behold the Splendor of the Land: A Guest at the King's Court 2Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 过 The Expired Convenience Store 过期的便利店 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今16k WordsCompleted Expired Convenience Store 2Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 阴 The Hidden Talisman Records of Yan 阴符照燕录 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical19k WordsCompleted The Record of the Yan Kingdom, Illuminated by the Yin Talisman 2Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 残 The Early Years of the Late Tang 残唐初土 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical29k WordsCompleted The Early Years of the Late Tang 1Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 东 Mystic Arts of Dongshan: The Qin Dynasty’s Downfall 东山玄相：肥水折秦 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今21k WordsCompleted Eastern Mountain's Mystic Physiognomy: The Qin Dynasty's Fertile Lands 5Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 山 The Classic of Mountains and Seas: Kunlun Ruins 山海经·昆仑墟 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今26k WordsCompleted Classic of Mountains and Seas: Kunlun Ruins 6Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 我 I Wove Brocade Using Ancient Techniques and Took the Internet by Storm 我靠古法织锦，爆红全网 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今16k WordsCompleted I Went Viral Online with Ancient Brocade-Weaving Techniques 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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