Books Every Student Should Read: Essential for Surviving the Rat Race 学生应该看的书 内卷必备

1. 351 穿 Reborn as a Wicked Foster Mother: I Raised the Villainous Tyrant All Wrong 穿成恶毒养母：把反派暴君养歪了 Blue Sky over Mountains and Rivers山水蔚蓝天Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [No romance + teaching + adorable kids + farming + building wealth + infrastructure] A warm, slice-of-life story Zhang Ziruo transmigrates into the role of the evil adoptive mother of a tyrannical villain, destined for a tragic end. She plans to win the villain’s favor while he is still young, only to discover that he has been reborn... Taking stock of her new circumstances, she decides to open a school and become a teacher! She’ll raise the villain to be a virtuous, capable, open-minded, and po 15.2kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves

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   The first book is really well-written; history enthusiasts might enjoy it. The second book features a female teacher who holds lectures in the village every so often. You can genuinely learn something from this book, although the concepts are relatively simple. Those interested can take a look.

2. 352 我 I Write Novels with Their Ashes 我用他们的骨灰写小说 Whale from the City Zoo城市动物园的鲸Mystery418k WordsOngoing A genius novelist renowned for writing tragic romances has seen all seven of her husbands die one after another, earning her the notorious label of a husband-killer. But no one knows that each husband's “gift” became material for her writing and a stepping stone to success. When the lid of her seventh husband's coffin closes, her new book, The Seventh Funeral, is complete. Yet the story has only just begun... 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Students should watch suspenseful films and stories about romance in the celestial realm.

3. 353 难 No Wonder the Fairy Wants to Run Away 难怪仙子要私奔 Whale from the City Zoo城市动物园的鲸Ancient Romance169k WordsOngoing When she wakes up, this once-goddess, now an immortal official, receives a notice that she's “on the verge of bankruptcy.” To save her immortal life, she decisively abandons secluded cultivation and plunges into the lowest level of the Immortal Realm, the “border zone between immortals and mortals.” Immortal-energy loans, magical treasure rentals, merit futures... Using one modern business strategy after another, she turns the Immortal Realm upside down. The stern-faced Immortal Lord sent to inv 1Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 354 甜 The Sweethouse’s Top Star 甜字号头牌 Ji Zhi霁之Modern Romance381k WordsCompleted (The print edition of Sweetness Unspoken goes on sale June 20) [Campus + goofy comedy + childhood sweethearts + overprotective brother + sweet romance] [Sweet, feisty girl × suave, sly bad boy] A pretty, sweet-looking girl transfers into the class. She's wild-tempered and fearless, and on her very first day she gets into an argument with Shen Sili, the top guy in the grade who sits in the back row. While their classmates marvel that the newcomer has no fear, the next day they see the two walking 17.9kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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   This is the first time I've seen such diligent study from the male and female leads in a campus romance novel. The female lead is watching her brother and, afraid of seeing her and the male lead, tells him to hide in the bathroom. But while he's in the bathroom, he uses his phone to memorize vocabulary!

5. 355 黑 The Black Heiress 黑千金 Song Xiangbai宋象白Modern Romance682k WordsCompleted Zhou Zhizhi was born a wealthy heiress, but she was abandoned in a remote county and taken in by a man who had just been released from prison after serving time for a serious crime. At just five years old, she was already able to save her father. Later, she also brought home an old scholar and former examination candidate, and the three of them began building a life together. The hardened criminal turned into a coal magnate, while the abandoned girl became a true heiress of the underworld. How w 32.8kReads9.3Score4.4kShelves

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   It's excellent, but another book by the same author, "Being a Useful Member of Society," is even better.

6. 356 中 A Complete Guide to the Essentials of Chinese Studies Everyone Should Know 中国人应知的国学常识大全集 Editorial Committee of A Complete Collection of Essential Chinese Classics Everyone Should Know《中国人应知的国学常识大全集》编委会Historical838k WordsCompleted Presented in a question-and-answer format, this book introduces essential knowledge of Chinese culture that every Chinese person should know, covering more than twenty fields, including the politics of famous figures, official institutions, education, and science. It is an ideal guide to learning and mastering the basics of Chinese culture. 9.1kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves

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   For improving your Chinese language skills, my personal advice is to prioritize reading the "Complete Collection of Chinese Classical Knowledge," followed by in-depth reading of "Human Words and Phrases" and "A Cultural Journey" to hone your writing abilities. These two books offer many valuable writing techniques. Other books can be used as examples or supplementary references.

7. 357 时 The Unending Cycle: Twenty-Four Solar Term Dungeons 时序未央：二十四节气副本 He Zao禾灶Ancient Romance220k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Mystery] [Chinese-Inspired Fantasy] [Nontraditional Infinite Flow] A college student majoring in Chinese had just been revising a PowerPoint presentation at school when, in the blink of an eye, she was pulled into the Chosen of the Solar Terms’ deadly tea game. The buffs and debuffs from the five cups of tea vary from person to person. Some people glow, others burn, and one lucky soul even coughs up blood. Do the Five Elements really have to make their interactions so obvious? To ea 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is amazing! The female lead is a Chinese language major, and the knowledgeable team leader makes steady decisions! A wealth of traditional culture is naturally incorporated, making it easy to remember as you read. It's packed with essential Chinese language elements!

8. 358 重 The Rebirth System: Learning Makes Me Happy 重生系统之学习使我快乐 Lie Xu列叙Modern Romance732k WordsCompleted [Reborn + System + sweet and satisfying + both leads have no past relationships] [Romance to career: 8:2. A cheerful, sugary love story from start to finish. Please take note before reading, thanks.] Overwhelmingly possessive but clingy CEO × beautiful, cool-headed first love who loves to act cute After a car accident, Su Qingqing is reborn in the summer before her second year of high school, with a learning System. Completing the System's study tasks earns her points, and every 100 points lets 4.2kReads8.9Score446Shelves

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   "I want to give it my all. I want to go to a good university, and ideally, I want to get a master's and a doctorate. I want my books to be well-known, and I want my name to be recognized by everyone."

9. 359 中 1,000 Questions on Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代常识1000问 Ya Se雅瑟Historical368k WordsCompleted Drawing from the vast ocean of Chinese culture, 1,000 Questions About Ancient Chinese Customs carefully selects a thousand fascinating gems to explain basic knowledge of ancient China in a question-and-answer format. Its wealth of information and beautiful illustrations will make learning a delight as readers enter a world of knowledge. 1.3kReads9.0Score441Shelves

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   📚Super Practical Book Recommendations📚 Check out these recommendations to see if there's one you desperately need! 📖 🌟First Recommendation🌟 Attention all high school seniors! 📚 "All High School Seniors, Come Here!" Is packed with useful information, especially a treasure trove for those struggling with English! 📚 🌟Second Recommendation🌟 "Even with the Highest Education, You'll Still Fail Here!" The first chapter alone will make you question your existence—super challenging! I've already completed it, are you up for it? 💪 🌟Third Recommendation🌟 Ladies, look here! The secret to enhancing your temperament is hidden in "The Temperament Cultivation Guide," making you the most eye-catching person in the crowd! ✨ 🌟Fourth Recommendation🌟 Indifferent to history? Try "Those Things About History," and you'll fall in love with history, discovering that the stories of the past are even more fascinating than novels! 📜 Let's read together and grow together! ❤️(っ^‿^)っ📚

10. 360 给 Showing Our Ancestors the Sky Screen to Right History’s Ancient Wrongs 给祖宗播放天幕，挽千古意难平 Frostlight of the Strange Moon异月霜华Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical livestream story with no romance] (Have you ever imagined the legendary age of seafaring in the Qin Dynasty, when the whole world competed to learn Qin? Have you ever imagined the Han Dynasty's age of conquest? It would have not only the legendary Huo Qubing and Wei Qing, but also the Han Imperial Women's Medical Academy and legendary female soldiers...) Qin Jiu was a history blogger just starting out. She had originally tried making history videos after losing her job, never expecti 24.2kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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    ① It has a storyline and you can learn a lot of historical stories. ② After listening to it, I feel like I've gained a brain.

11. 361 超 Super Scholar: Starting with Quietly Controlling My Scores! 超级学霸：从低调控分开始！ Hidden in the Firmament苍穹隐Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Academic ace + System + Deliberately controlling test scores + Cutting-edge technology, lighthearted with no angst] After a surprise math test, the class monitor, an academic ace, scores just 50 points. The campus beauty gets 30, and the class representative and study committee member score even lower. But Jiang Nan, the king of dozing in class and the champion of the school cafeteria, racks up 90 points and takes first place??? Math teacher: “Kid, you can't hide it anymore, can you?” Beautiful 4.6kReads8.8Score822Shelves

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    Hardcore knowledge [sends heart]

12. 362 我 I Turned the Horror World Into a Raising Game! 我把惊悚世界玩成养成游戏！ Yu Zuo予作Mystery2.3M WordsCompleted A mysterious force descended upon Earth, giving rise to another world of terror. Everyone was forcibly sent into the world of horror games on their eighteenth birthday. While everyone else was immersed in fear, struggling to survive in the cracks between life and death, Qin Nuo discovered that he could earn System rewards by influencing the ghosts’ emotions. And every time he completed a dungeon, he could establish his own business in the world of horror. So he became a food runner at the Yin Sp 112.4kReads9.5Score12.2kShelves

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    🍒These books are so addictive, you'll want to stay up all night to finish them! The first one involves everyone being forcibly sent to a horror game world at the age of eighteen. While everyone is immersed in fear and struggling to survive, Qin Nuo discovers that he can influence the emotions of ghosts to obtain system rewards, and with each completed dungeon, he can build his own business in the horror world. The second one involves Xing Bang transmigrating into a fake eunuch in the imperial palace. He starts in the cold palace, where he encounters not only deposed concubines but also many relatives of convicted officials and women convicted of crimes. Even the crown prince's beautiful mother is imprisoned there, and Xing Bang's eyes light up when he activates the "Mirror of Beauty" which includes illustrations of beautiful women.

13. 363 长 Longevity: Days of Splendor in the Ye You Court 长生：我在掖幽庭风华日月 The Breeze Comes Quietly清风静来Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Synopsis: Xing Bang transmigrates into the palace as a fake eunuch. From the start, he is sent to the Cold Palace, where he finds not only deposed consorts but also the families of disgraced officials. Even the stunningly beautiful birth mother of the Crown Prince has been imprisoned there. Xing Bang’s eyes light up, and he activates the System... (The synopsis doesn’t do it justice. Please read the story.) 37.7kReads8.8Score4kShelves
14. 364 专 English for the Associate-to-Bachelor's Degree Exam 专升本英语 Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah Chen啊啊啊啊啊辰141k WordsOngoing The college entrance examination for vocational college graduates is a selective exam that allows students in China's mainland vocational colleges to continue their studies at the undergraduate level. English, meanwhile, is one of the world's main international languages and is widely used. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Books every student should read

15. 365 超 So Sweet! She's Sweet and Flirty, and the Big Shot Would Give His Life for Her 超甜！她乖又撩！大佬命都给她了 Su Qianqian苏钱钱Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Complete Short Story] [Mutual healing, secret love comes true + Both inexperienced in love + Happy ending] [Possessive, puppy-like bad boy at first, clingy sweetheart later] [Sweet romance + Rebirth + Devoted husband] Reborn on the first day of freshman year, Lin Suisui ran frantically up to the rooftop. When she saw the man sitting there smoking, exactly as he had on the rooftop in her previous life, her eyes turned red. “Chen Suifeng, is that cigarette really so good?” “Want to try something 83.9kReads9.2Score11.3kShelves
16. 366 英 Have You Passed the CET-4 Yet? Hurry Up and Study! 英语四级过了嘛？还不快来学！ Invincible War God Smashes Little Ultraman无敌战神击碎小迪迦162k WordsOngoing [Over 5,000 common words, more than enough to ace basic English exams at every level, suitable for middle school, high school, and college] Others think you’re reading a novel, but actually you’re memorizing vocabulary! Be a study machine!! Start with yourself!!! Ten minutes a day to ease the guilt of not studying for ages! Ten minutes a day to bring back the joy and confidence of feeling accomplished! Ten minutes a day, so what are you waiting for? Come learn! Memorize 50 words a day with the a —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 367 七 The Only Daughter of the 1970s 七零年代独生女 Orange Orange Orange Orange橘橘橘橘子Modern Romance685k WordsCompleted [No transmigration into a book, no System, no pocket dimension.] [Period setting + farming + serving the motherland + technical expertise] A researcher who loves and hates fiercely versus a reborn diplomat Yu Yue fell asleep in the bath and woke up in the 1970s, as the only child in her family. First, there was her timid mother, who was willing to work herself to the bone for her family. Then there was her father, spoiled by his family and utterly self-centered. Timid Mom: “Let’s see anyone try 17.5kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
18. 368 番 A Tomato Fiction Moderator: Standing Up for Readers 番茄审核员之我为读者鸣不平 Evergreen Leaf长青树叶Urban630k WordsOngoing He’d been reading Tomato Novels since he was in the womb. After thirty years as a devoted reader, Xiao Zhihao finally moved the System just before graduating from university and was chosen by fate to become a Tomato Novels editor. From then on, Xiao Zhihao set out to speak up for readers and give side characters a voice! “Rest easy... Forever and ever, forever we’ll be together!” “I’m no great person. I was born among the lowliest of the low, with a rank too humble to mention. With this sword, I 92Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 369 和 Dinner with Da Vinci: An Appreciation of Chinese and Western Masterpieces (3-Book Set) 和达芬奇共进晚餐：中西名画艺术赏析(套装共3册) Fu Lei傅雷472k WordsCompleted Dinner with Da Vinci: A Look at Masterpieces from China and the West (Boxed Set of 3 Books) includes Twenty Lectures on Masterpieces of World Art, A History of Chinese Painting, and The Philosophy of Art. Through interpretations of classic masterpieces from China and abroad, Dinner with Da Vinci: A Look at Masterpieces from China and the West (Boxed Set of 3 Books) unfolds the stories of the artists and the historical context of their times, bringing vivid scenes from the world of art to life fo 2Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    How to understand Western painting? 🖼️🖼️🖼️

20. 370 英 British Painting 英国绘画 Newton牛顿24k WordsCompleted British Painting focuses on two highly accomplished fields: eighteenth-century portraiture and nineteenth-century landscape painting. The traditions of these two fields grew ever more firmly established, giving artists the opportunity to develop their own distinctive styles. 6Reads8.1Score—Shelves
21. 371 天 Heaven's Favor: The Story of One Man and a Group of Women 天眷：一个男人和一群女人的故事 Drunk on the Moon, Lost in Dreams醉月醉梦Eastern Fantasy333k WordsOngoing The road ahead is long, the way arduous, and one beauty after another comes along: a sweet girl with clear, sparkling eyes, pure as a brook; a cute, charming young girl with a soft, sweet voice; a stunning, flirtatious older woman with a graceful figure; and a gentle, refined woman who is considerate to the core. Surrounded by such beauties, could they all be waiting to meet Luo Yang? If so, he'll take the time to appreciate each one and savor all the pleasures this world has to offer. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come on, my darlings, wish me godhood!

22. 372 天 The Continent Under Heaven’s Favor 天眷大陆 Drunk on the Moon, Lost in Dreams醉月醉梦Eastern Fantasy531k WordsCompleted The black sun breaks at dawn, forever suspended in the sky. I made my sister's death the final chapter and forged a peerless Pure Yang body. From then on, my life took off, and a blood-soaked road of revenge unfurled before me. The journey is long, and blood debts must be repaid. Desire burns just as fiercely. My sister's gentle warmth still lingers, while a witch's bewitching allure ensnares and consumes me. But when my blade points at the brothers who once stood by my side, is the taste of thi —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 373 跟 Discovering Famous Paintings with the Masters (Complete in Three Volumes) 跟着大师看名画（全三册） Fu Lei傅雷283k WordsCompleted Following the Masters Through Great Paintings (3-Book Set) includes Twenty Lectures on Great Masterpieces of World Art, A History of Chinese Painting, and A Brief History of European Art. Twenty Lectures on Great Masterpieces of World Art is one of Fu Lei’s best-known works. An introductory and essential book for learning to appreciate art and study Western art history, it has been called the “Chinese Art Story.” The book explores 20 great Western artists and their masterpieces from the Renaissa 19Reads8.4Score—Shelves
24. 374 地 The Eighteenth Level of Hell: No Lying Allowed 地狱十八层：这里禁止说谎 Two Liang of Plain Water二两白开Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [No System, no power fantasy, no harem, no saintly protagonist. Mind games + wits and strategy + locked-room mysteries + deduction.] Chen Ran is a good person. He went to hell. This is the Tongue-Ripping Hell, where lying is forbidden, so everyone lies about their lies. Differences in how people believe lies should be handled gave rise to two major alliances. The Lie-Slayer Alliance: Lie, and you're killed instantly. The Strange-Tongue Alliance: Turn lies into the truth. A beginner's tutorial wi 74.6kReads9.1Score11.6kShelves

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    Exercise your brain with mind-bending reasoning.

25. 375 必 The Game That Must Be Broken (Complete Edition) 必须犯规的游戏（全集） Ning Hangyi宁航一Mystery876k WordsCompleted The murder-mystery game based on the novel of the same name is now available for preorder! In a locked-room battle for survival, endless twists turn every detail into a contest for victory. This time, you get to decide your own fate! Fourteen novelists, fourteen days, fourteen terrifying stories: a deadly game has begun. Fourteen mystery writers are "invited" to a mysterious location. Each must improvise a mystery story to tell the others. When the story ends, everyone votes, and the highest-sco 12.5kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves
26. 376 文 Artifacts Are Full of Surprises 文物超有料 The Ancients Were Trendy古人很潮Historical118k WordsCompleted An incredible guide to China's national treasures. They're not only adorable, they're full of history, too! Bronze Sacred Tree: We're not aliens, we're from the Sanxingdui culture. Sword of Goujian, King of Yue: Sorry, we refuse to be marketed as a set with the spear of Fuchai, King of Wu. Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow: Has anyone ever thought about how the swallow feels? Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains: Out of the way! This artist is ready for a comeback. A collection of 20 tren 102Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    If you can actually finish reading these books, you'll be able to fly away on the spot.

27. 377 百 The Hundred Demons Manual (2) 百妖谱（2） Shaluo Shuangshu裟椤双树Ancient Romance191k WordsCompleted A man, a monk, and a fox, laughing and bickering as they roam the land. White demons, myriad affairs, and a hundred emotions: a strange and wondrous world, full of life’s warmth and hardship. 2.2kReads9.5Score589Shelves

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    Gaga, charge!

28. 378 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 2.5kReads8.8Score803Shelves

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    Chinese Language and Literature, Physics, Psychology, Medicine, English, Poetry, and Law

29. 379 百 The Hundred Demon Manual 百妖谱 Shaluo Shuangshu裟椤双树Ancient Romance165k WordsCompleted A man, a monk, and a fox wander the world, laughing and arguing along the way. White demons, countless affairs, and every kind of human emotion: a world of strange wonders and the warmth and hardships of human life. 10.4kReads9.5Score2.2kShelves
30. 380 百 A Hundred Demons, Volume 3 百妖谱（3） Shaluo Shuangshu裟椤双树Ancient Romance218k WordsCompleted A man, a monk, and a fox roam the land, laughing and joking, cursing and teasing. White demons, a hundred happenings, a hundred emotions: a strange and wondrous world of human warmth and hardship. 2kReads9.5Score542Shelves
31. 381 春 When the Spring Breeze Stirs 春风乍起 A Hui Sa阿回卅Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted Seven years after they parted, Jing Zhe unexpectedly ran into the guy she had secretly loved in high school at the psychiatric clinic: the intern doctor Yi Yuheng. Separated by the long desk in the consultation room, they stared at each other in surprise. The two who had once been fiercely competitive in school still seemed evenly matched: She was weighed down by depression caused by attention deficit disorder (ADD), while his face clearly showed how thoroughly he had given up on himself. Fortun 8.9kReads9.6Score1.4kShelves
32. 382 只 I Only Make Money, Never Romance: I'm the Best Professional Simp! 只赚钱不谈情，职业舔狗我最行！ A Long Sigh长叹一声Urban3.9M WordsOngoing (Succubus + winning back the husband + lighthearted comedy + everyday campus life + no System + not reborn + sweet and angsty) A gambling-addicted dad, an alcoholic mom, a sick little sister, and a broken-hearted him. To make money, Lu Xing chose to provide emotional support instead of doing either brainwork or manual labor. Everyone knows Lu Xing is the humble pursuer of the aloof campus beauty Wei Qingyu. He loves her to his very core and takes care of her in every possible way! Wei Q 262.2kReads9.5Score19.2kShelves

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    💥💥💥Holy crap! Let the data speak for itself, this book is super hilarious, laugh-out-loud funny, guaranteed to make you laugh! 🍁🍁🍁The male lead is a money-grubbing, career-driven simp who only cares about making money and never about romance. He planned to quit once he'd made enough. ☁️☁️☁️But then, the arrogant school beauty, the pink-haired senior, the popular opera star, the cold and eccentric professor… they all had other ideas, leading to all sorts of chaotic love triangles and frantic pursuit scenarios…😏😏😏

33. 383 我 One Sentence from Me, and a Death Row Inmate Walks Free 我一句话，死刑犯在法庭无罪释放 Phoenix Soaring to the Ninth Heaven凤凌九霄Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [System + lawyer + livestreaming + Madman Zhang San + no heroine + no romance + satisfying wish fulfillment + face-slapping + no logic. Short dramas have been released in multiple versions in China and overseas.] Xue Shen, an intern lawyer earning 2,000 yuan a month, unlocks the Ultimate Lawyer System from the start and takes the legal world by storm, shocking the globe! With his cheat ability Suspect A: “I killed someone.” Xue Shen: “You’re innocent.” Later, the truth comes out: the suspect rea 6.2kReads9.2Score757Shelves

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    I won't allow any of you to have missed these, especially the second book. Junior high students with weak elementary school foundations, hurry up and start learning! It'll be too late in the second year!

34. 384 猛 After I Got a Buff, Girlish Voice, My Roommate Went Crazy 猛男萝莉音后，我室友疯了 Xue Is Not薛不是Urban168k WordsCompleted Wei Liang never imagined he could produce all kinds of feminine voices, much less unlock a breathy voice... What he least expected was that his new roommate would go crazy just five days after moving in. When his roommate went mad, he made a shocking statement in an interview: “Just from hearing his voice, how could I have guessed he was a man?” Reporter: “And how did you feel after finding out he was a man?” His roommate’s eyes lit up: “Even more excited!” Reporter: “!!!!!!!!!!!!” 352Reads9.2Score103Shelves
35. 385 美 A Beauty in Splendid Robes 美人华裳 Ji Xiaonuan季小暖Modern Romance296k WordsCompleted Nanjing-based intangible cultural heritage inheritor Ning Huashang travels from the city to the countryside and fields, then returns to the city. With her own hands, she reveals the many changes that clothing and dress have undergone throughout the long river of history, and displays the grandeur of a great nation at an international fashion show. 10Reads7.0Score—Shelves
36. 386 苏 An Outline History of the Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union 苏联兴亡史纲 Chen Zhihua陈之骅Historical714k WordsCompleted Guided by the basic principles of Marxism and historical materialism, and taking Deng Xiaoping Theory as its point of departure, this book applies research methods from history, economics, political science, ethnology, and other disciplines to present the historical course of the Soviet Union's rise and fall from multiple perspectives and in comprehensive detail. It is one of the more authoritative works in this field in China, and holds important theoretical and practical significance for bette 404Reads9.4Score120Shelves

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    Is this enough? 1. Chinese (16.17.18.19) Can improve reading volume and writing skills; 6. History (6.7.8.20); 9. Inspirational; 10.13. Learning methods; 11. Geography; 12. Politics; 14.15. Science.

37. 387 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
38. 388 魂 Reborn in 1937: I Lead a Routed Army in the Defense of Nanjing 魂穿1937：我带着溃兵守南京 Ailibaba from Jiangnan Water Country江南水乡的艾丽爸Urban184k WordsOngoing As the Japanese invaders' iron hooves trampled China's magnificent lands, as a million Nationalist troops at Songhu retreated from the front lines like a receding tide, the Chinese nation faced its most perilous hour. Nanjing, the capital, faced its most perilous hour, too. When the Nationalist high command and its elite troops chose to abandon the city, one Nationalist regiment commander, Song Shaojie, became the sole man to go against the tide of this rout, leading a band of scattered soldiers 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Patriotic education is essential for students, and the spirit of resisting Japanese aggression is indispensable.

39. 389 我 I'm the Chosen One, So Beating Reborn People Is No Big Deal 我是欧皇，吊打重生者不过分吧 It's Adam是亚当呀Sports1.7M WordsCompleted The world's biggest virtual online game, "Lord Era", has launched! Su Chen, hailed as the luckiest player alive, is just about to dive in when he suddenly realizes something is wrong! “Holy crap, my roommate is reborn?” “He's come back as a king from ten years in the future and re-entered this game?” “Ten years from now, I'm his enemy? He wants to steal my girl? He came back to crush me?” “Who would've thought that once the story got going, I'd be the villain getting crushed by the reborn guy?” 35kReads9.0Score2.8kShelves

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    Tons of historical knowledge points

40. 390 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 615Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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    This book can be considered a contemporary *Records of the Grand Historian*. It not only continues Sima Qian's historical vision of "investigating the relationship between Heaven and humanity, and understanding the changes of ancient and modern times," but also compresses five thousand years of history into tangible human stories with a brisk narrative pace and vivid language. Reading it is like conversing with the Grand Historian across generations, only this time, he adopts a more accessible tone, shedding the barriers of classical Chinese, without diminishing the depth of his insight. What you hear is the same ancient soul retelling those unforgettable dawns and dusks with the voice of a modern person.

41. 391 2 2021 Gaokao Essay Hot Topics and Predicted Themes, Analyzed 2021年高考作文热点素材与话题预测解析 Jun Gu1君顾111k WordsCompleted Hot topics and predicted themes for the 2021 college entrance exam essay, with analysis —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all materials that students can access during intense competition; they cover English vocabulary, writing, politics, and history.

42. 392 神EN Divine Ability Wielder 神通者 Tiancan Tudou天蚕土豆Eastern Fantasy559k WordsOngoing Among the living things of this world, some are born with strange bones. These bones can be inscribed with wondrous arts, granting their bearers immense power: conjuring fire and wind, summoning thunder and lightning, swallowing the sun and plucking stars, suppressing demons and imprisoning gods. These are Divine Ability Bones. Those born with such bones are called... Divine Ability Users. 2.6MReads9.5Score376.7kShelves
43. 393 B Backrooms Exploration Notes Backrooms后室探索笔记 Words Among the Clouds l云中语lMystery2.0M WordsCompleted [Exploration across levels] + [Rigorous and realistic] + [Plausible plot] + [Easy to get into] + [No brainless characters] A meticulously researched Backrooms survival and exploration story, based on the Wikidot version of the Backrooms, featuring images from the original documents as well as original artwork. “If you noclip out of reality in the wrong place by accident, you’ll end up in the Backrooms. There’s nothing but the stench of damp carpet, the maddening monotony of yellow, the endless 39.5kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves

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    Oh, and there's more—not enough to flip through the bookshelf.

44. 394 炒 Stock Trading Simulator: From 8,000 Yuan to 1 Trillion 炒股模拟盘：从八千块赚到一万亿 Yuan Lixi袁黎汐Urban552k WordsCompleted I woke up reborn in 2018, carrying ten years of future memories back to the stock market. In six years, I’ll turn 200,000 yuan into a fortune. This time, I’m going to win back everything I lost! (Based on a true story, retracing the trading path of the Beijing Trader.) 220Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The earlier you develop an investment mindset, the better. This book tells the true story of a Beijing speculator who became a major player in the market, complete with daily position charts. If you don't learn anything after reading, feel free to criticize me! The opening chapter chronicles the real journey of a Beijing speculator from 200,000 yuan to a small profit! Three daily market reviews—this book will truly teach you technical skills and make you fall in love with investing! Whether you prefer scalping or swing trading, there's a style for you. PS: Shen's writing is so soothing; it feels like a daily mental spa.

45. 395 我 I Strive for My Country’s Prosperity! [System] 我，为祖国富强而奋斗！【系统】 Little Red-Crisp Hands红酥小手Modern Romance3.2M WordsOngoing [Reborn + System + top student + patriotism + positive energy + feel-good story + no awful relatives] Su Xing was always on her own, the aloof goddess in everyone else's eyes. It seemed everyone took it for granted that beautiful women should keep their distance and remain unapproachable. Only Su Xing knew she was pretending to be aloof. In truth, she had severe social anxiety! She hated dealing with people and being noticed. All she wanted was to hide in the shell she thought was safe and coast 43.1kReads9.6Score4kShelves

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    A must-read for students! Feeling competitive but lacking motivation? Then check this out!

46. 396 现 A Theory of Modern Warfare 现代战争论 I Don't Believe a Word You Say我信你个鬼109k WordsCompleted War is a matter of great importance to a nation. When a nation or an individual faces war, they must be fully prepared, with a flawless plan and sufficient military strength. 36Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 397 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

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    Learning history, extracting memorable quotes, is interesting.

48. 398 魏 Handsome Men of the Wei and Jin Dynasties: A Book of Their Strange Tales 魏晋有美男 : 一本书带你看尽魏晋美男奇事 The Ancients Were Trendy古人很潮Historical107k WordsCompleted A life as a beautiful person must be pretty exciting, right? Ancient influencer marketing and a male Victoria’s Secret fashion show A guide to the beauties of the Wei and Jin dynasties, a high-energy version of A New Account of the Tales of the World One book lets you get up close and personal with the dashing figures of the Wei and Jin eras A faithful recreation of historical details Sincerely recommended by the Global Looks Association: If you haven’t read this book, don’t call yourself a beau —Reads8.5Score—Shelves
49. 399 法 France 法国 Editorial Committee of Illustrated China: World History Series《图说天下·世界历史系列》编委会Historical160k WordsCompleted The many distinctive features of France are a reflection of its culture. Over the past two thousand years, successive dynasties and their civilizations have left their mark on this land, eventually giving rise to modern France as we know it today. Its rise and fall, prosperity and revival have left behind countless stories. 114Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Historical fiction (a favorite among readers) [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Kiss][Kiss][Kiss] There are a few that aren't historical fiction, but they're still very good.

50. 400 英 Britain 英国 Editorial Committee of Illustrated China: World History Series《图说天下·世界历史系列》编委会Historical153k WordsCompleted In Europe, Britain was once an insignificant little country. In modern times, however, it rose to become a major world power. With its ever-growing wealth and strength and its powerful navy, it defeated Spain and the Netherlands in the 16th and 17th centuries, becoming the undisputed ruler of the seas. Later, it extended its colonial reach to every corner of the world, gradually building the largest "empire on which the sun never sets" in human history. Wherever the sun shone at any hour of the 332Reads9.4Score101Shelves

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