Any Books That Are Especially Useful for Studying and Everyday Life? Please! 有没有对学习和生活特别有用的书？求求了

1. 1 高 High-Level Thinking: The Truth Behind Social Mobility 高层思维：阶级跃升背后的真相 Soul Refiner炼魂的人508k WordsCompleted [Not a wish-fulfillment novel, but a practical guide to changing your mindset] If you’re looking for wish fulfillment, please go elsewhere. This book isn’t meant to entertain the masses. It’s for people who genuinely want to change their destiny and rise to a higher social class. I dropped out of high school in my first year and only have a middle school education. I went from working on a factory assembly line, to delivering food, to waiting tables, then got into business and sales. I caught t 647Reads8.4Score10214d adds

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   😄😄😄These two books, especially the first one, the author really teaches you how to make money and avoid pitfalls.

2. 2 一 One Sentence Is Worth Ten Thousand, If It's a Blurb 一句顶一万句，如果这句是文案 Mo Lili墨璃璃271k WordsCompleted In our lives, there are joys and hardships. Words sometimes give us strength and sometimes encourage us to keep going. Here you'll find plenty of beautifully written lines worth collecting, in all kinds of styles. (Note: The content comes from the internet.) 3.9kReads6.6Score1k14d adds

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   These three books are excellent. The first two are about learning how to write. The third book is all-encompassing, and I benefited greatly from reading it. 😄😄😄👍👍👍

3. 3 玄 A Little Metaphysics: Feng Shui for Wealth Comes to Your Home Today 玄学点滴，财富风水今天到你家 Warring Lords战诸侯1.7M WordsCompleted This book is a real page-turner! Everyone can read it, no matter how old you are or whether you're a man or a woman. Learn some of the knowledge in these pages, and you can turn your fate around. Discover where your wealth and good fortune lie. Do you need more wealth? Open the book now! Miss it, and you'll regret it for the rest of your life! 245Reads7.5Score1.1k14d adds
4. 4 黄 The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, Explained with Laughs 黄帝内经爆笑讲解版 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里3.8M WordsOngoing Still missing out on China’s millennia-old treasures of health and wellness because classical texts are so hard to understand? This book breaks free from the dry style of traditional texts and uses laugh-out-loud language to unpack the foundational classics of Chinese medicine! It is divided into three volumes. The first offers clear, accessible explanations of the chapters of the Suwen, breaking down the underlying medical principles of yin and yang, the five elements, the organs, and qi and bl 12.8kReads8.7Score1.6k14d adds

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   A wonderful collision of millennia-old medical wisdom and modern humor! This groundbreaking work simplifies the ancient and profound classic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the *Huangdi Neijing*, with a lighthearted and humorous style, making learning fun. From Yin and Yang and the Five Elements to the internal organs and meridians, from health preservation to disease prevention, every obscure medical principle is cleverly integrated into vivid and interesting stories and jokes, allowing readers to grasp the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine while laughing heartily. Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast of Traditional Chinese Medicine, you can find enjoyment and wisdom in this hilariously explained version, allowing ancient medical wisdom to be reborn in laughter and becoming a helpful guide to healthy living for modern people.

5. 5 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 230.7kReads9.6Score66.9k14d adds

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   The first two books are about foraging for wild vegetables—useful for anyone who loves life. The third is fantasy! Let's learn some character divination too—a cool knowledge novel. The mysterious people have their own unique talents! The third book is supposedly a time-travel novel, but the female lead's knowledge will leave you in awe; it's a novel where you can learn real knowledge. The fourth book is about divination, which you can also learn. The fifth is a classic about shameless and ruthless struggle in society. The sixth is a book on feng shui; those who like it can take a look. The seventh is something you can read but can't practice.

6. 6 穿 I Became a Fussy Old Lady: While Everyone Else Fled the Famine, I Reclaimed the Land 穿成作精老太，别人逃荒我开荒 Fragrant Tangerine橘香袭人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (No space, no System, no romance. A short drama with the same name has already been released. A warm, rustic story. Everyone says they wouldn’t survive three episodes after transmigrating into a chaotic era. Read this book, and you’ll survive ten more!) She transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainous aunt who abused the protagonist in a male-oriented novel, and was destined to be killed off. Jiang Zhi didn’t cling to the protagonist. She left him behind and relied on her extensive knowled 85.9kReads9.5Score8.1k14d adds
7. 7 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 1.5kReads9.2Score47514d adds

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   Extremely useful! This book uses philosophical reasoning to decipher the code of human lifespan. Tomato's original philosophical masterpiece—"The Principle of Tripartite Consciousness and Memory Mapping"—covers ideology, human nature, the secrets of human lifespan, the truth of ancient history, the origin of the moon, the secret of the Great Flood, reasoning about past life memories, analysis of homosexuality, depression, the multidimensional world, the differences between male and female attraction in romantic relationships, the essential differences between Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine, the essential differences between Taoist and Confucian thought, and reasoning about various supernatural phenomena...

8. 8 余 I'll Spend the Rest of My Life Being Someone You Don't Mess With 余生做个不好惹的人 Autumn Rain秋之雨100k WordsCompleted Every chapter in this book offers a clear and accessible discussion of the causes of people-pleasing, its behavioral patterns, and ways to change. All of the content is based on my own real-life experiences, personal observations, and thoughtful reflections, without borrowing from any related books. The book presents genuine examples from everyday life that are highly useful for readers to learn from and refer to. 1.4kReads8.4Score10914d adds

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   Change your people-pleasing personality

9. 9 长 The Battle of Lake Changjin: The Turning Point of the Korean War 长津湖战役：朝鲜战争的拐点 Li Ran李然Historical52k WordsCompleted Discover the true story of the Battle of Lake Changjin, a desperate clash of wills and faith. We salute the great soldiers. Those faces hidden beneath the ice, those who died under the bombs: they deserve to be remembered! More than seventy years ago, the Langlin Mountains were rugged and buried beneath heavy snow. The wind howled into people's ears, as loud as an exploding shell. Many lay in the snow. The charge sounded, but they could no longer move. Snowflakes settled on their eyelashes, and 658Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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   True history, though less legendary, is far more vivid and real. [Heavy punch][Heavy punch]

10. 10 中 A History of Chinese Warfare: Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 中国战争史之春秋战国 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical63k WordsCompleted [History + Military + Warfare + Strategy] On the battlefield, split-second decisions to kill or spare can determine a nation's fate. From Duke Huan of Qi's hegemony under the banner of “revering the king and repelling the barbarians,” to the rise of Qin's fierce army after Shang Yang's reforms; from the gleam of blades in the Wu-Yue conflict to the strategists' cunning schemes and verbal battles with scholars, every detail is steeped in the turmoil and bloodshed unique to the Spring and Autumn a 148Reads9.2Score4114d adds
11. 11 四 The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史 Master Su Jiu素阄主人Historical103k WordsCompleted The Secret History of the Four Great Beauties is a vivid, legendary novel about four famous beauties of ancient China: Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Guifei. Skillfully blending history and legend, fact and fiction, this work uses delicate prose and rich storytelling to reveal the important roles these four beauties played in their respective eras and the influence they had. During the Spring and Autumn period, Xi Shi used her beauty to beguile King Fuchai of Wu under a plan devised b 127Reads9.2Score3814d adds
12. 12 中 One Book Is All You Need to Read Chinese History 中国历史读这本就够了 Lü Simei吕思勉Historical357k WordsCompleted Discover the truth of history through clear, accessible writing. A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese History is the magnum opus of the renowned historian Lü Simian. Organized chronologically, it covers politics, economics, culture, society, and much more. In this sweeping historical work, Lü Simian brings a series of vivid scenes to life with engaging prose and a rigorous historical perspective: from ancient legends of the world's creation to the gradual formation of ritual and musical civilization 46Reads8.4Score—14d adds
13. 13 战 King of the Battlefield: The Decisive Edge in the Age of Cold Weapons 战场之王 冷兵器时代的决胜关键 Bai Ze白泽16k WordsCompleted Although guns and cannons rule the modern battlefield, cold weapons are once again catching people's attention thanks to their irreplaceable advantages. They are the true veterans, embodying humanity's deep-seated yearning for iron and blood! The appeal of weapons goes beyond killing. It lies in the stories of blood and tears hidden behind the killing, and in every warrior who stands on the battlefield with a sword or knife in hand! History is no fairy tale. Where will the stories of cold weapon 17Reads8.1Score—14d adds
14. 14 被 The Truth the Japanese Army Tried to Hide: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru 被日军掩盖的真相：里斯本丸沉没事件 Xing Jian行简Historical10k WordsCompleted [Lisbon Maru, Japan, World War II, prisoners of war, shipwreck, war] The Truth Hidden by the Japanese Military: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru centers on a humanitarian disaster during World War II, bringing to light a chapter of history long buried. In October 1942, the Japanese cargo ship Lisbon Maru was carrying around 1,800 British prisoners of war from Hong Kong to Japan when it was torpedoed by an American submarine near the Zhoushan Islands. As the ship slowly sank, the Japanese military 75Reads9.2Score—14d adds
15. 15 八 A Complete Guide to Bazi 八字通晓 Dinghai Hong Pinpin丁亥红品品131k WordsCompleted Eight Characters Made Clear is really just two names put together. Whose names are they? Tan Bazi, a man, and Jiang Tongxiao, a woman. At Tangfeng Cave, Guan Jixu and Fang Zhinan received the true teachings of Immortal Masters Xu and Guan, among others. They founded the Taihua East Peak School of Destiny Studies, enthroning as its patriarch and as deputy patriarch. From then on, Tangfeng Cave and Taihua East Peak became two important forums for destiny studies. The st 999Reads8.1Score22014d adds

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    You can check out this book; it's quite good.

16. 16 仙 Fairy, Wake Up! Your General Knowledge TA Is Here! 仙女请起床，公共基础TA来喽！ A Fairy Who Absolutely Loves Durian超爱吃榴莲的仙女呀29k WordsOngoing Little bits of general knowledge covering law, politics, economics, party history, management, historical figures, academic subjects, literary facts, science and technology... These are all small nuggets of knowledge to pick up as part of your daily learning. Make good use of your spare moments and spend a little time reading! Inner thoughts: “Either I’m on my way to being crushed by the competition, or I’m on my way to crushing everyone else... It’s so hard, so hard.” 204Reads—Score—14d adds

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    La la la, it contains politics, history, economics, law, philosophy, literature, general knowledge, biology, geography... Due to censorship, some content will be continuously updated in [Book Circle]~~

17. 17 天EN The Heavenly Eye Feng Shui Master 天眼风水师 Light of the Dao道之光Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [A feng shui novel] [Featuring feng shui, Daoist medicine, psychology, and economics; read faces and phone numbers] [Practical insights] [Explaining the esoteric with science] My master hastily taught me the art of divination and passed down a few books. Before I even had the chance to formally begin my training in the mountains, he sent me down into the world to help people... Where can I even go to complain about that? Amid the mortal world, I help others and cultivate myself. 672.6kReads9.6Score138.4k14d adds

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18. 18 心 A Complete Guide to Psychological Effects 心理学效应大全 Xi Jiacheng奚加成302k WordsCompleted Psychology is a broad and profound discipline, encompassing every aspect of human thought, emotion, and behavior. By reading books on psychology, we can better understand the motivations behind human behavior, the development of psychological processes, and how to apply psychological principles to improve our quality of life and promote social progress. This book brings together the various psychological effects and their applications in everyday life. Everyone is welcome to read my work. 799Reads—Score24214d adds

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    I've learned it! I've learned it! I've learned it!

19. 19 归 My Wife Returned, and She Turned Out to Be a Princess of Beijing's Elite Circle 归来妻子，身份竟是京圈公主 Valley of the Kings帝王谷11k WordsCompleted My Wife Returns, and She Turns Out to Be a Princess of the Capital’s Elite Circle 5.4kReads—Score8714d adds

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    Highly recommend this book

20. 20 总 My CEO Wife Took Care of Her White Moonlight, and Our Home Was Stolen 总裁老婆照顾白月光，家被偷了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted His CEO Wife Is Taking Care of Her White Moonlight, and Someone Has Stolen His Home 1.6kReads—Score1914d adds
21. 21 校 I Caught the Campus Beauty's Fox Tail 校花的狐狸尾巴，被我摸到了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷Modern Romance12k WordsCompleted I Got My Hands on the School Beauty’s Fox Tail 799Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 这 In This Life, I Kept My Distance From the Second Princess, and She Went Mad 这一世，我远离二公主，她疯了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷8k WordsCompleted In This Life, I Stay Away from the Second Princess. She Goes Mad 1.2kReads—Score—14d adds
23. 23 妻 My Wife Chases True Love but Still Refuses to Let Me Go 妻子追真爱，却还要霸占我 Valley of the Kings帝王谷11k WordsCompleted My Wife Pursues Her True Love, Yet Still Wants to Keep Me to Herself 5.4kReads—Score10014d adds
24. 24 天 The Chosen Saintess Broke Off Our Engagement. I Was Fine with It, but She Changed Her Mind 天骄圣女退婚，我ok，她却不退了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷13k WordsCompleted The Proud Saintess Broke Off Our Engagement. I Was Fine With It, but She Changed Her Mind 1.4kReads—Score2514d adds
25. 25 官 An Unbounded Official Career 官途无疆 Lone Reflection孤照Urban2.4M WordsCompleted Jiang Han, a billionaire who resigned from public office to go into business, is framed and reborn as a third-year college student. He makes a fortune in the stock market, becoming a hidden billionaire. To repay his hometown for supporting him for more than a decade, he returns as a village official while still a college student and leads the villagers to prosperity, embarking on a career in government. In the treacherous world of politics, his exceptional wisdom and insight, along with his sinc 16.9kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds

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    I admire the author's broad knowledge and profound understanding; the application of theories in politics, economics, and culture to practical situations is particularly brilliant. (Comment by reader "User99355308")

26. 26 挣 The Complete Guide to Making Money 挣钱一本通 Bouncing Little Carp蹦蹦跳的小鲤鱼1.0M WordsCompleted A Complete Guide to Making Money focuses on building wealth and becoming stronger. It continually shares practical money-making mindsets and actionable methods, along with hard-won insights on personal growth, helping you avoid detours on your path to wealth and steadily improve your abilities. 72Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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27. 27 每 The Daily Guide to Defying Fate and Changing Your Destiny 每日必知逆天改命宝典 Bouncing Little Carp蹦蹦跳的小鲤鱼Marriage & Romance1.1M WordsCompleted While most people passively accept the fate laid out for them, this book has already prepared a “fate editor” for you. It’s not empty motivational fluff, but practical tools for changing your life; not obscure theories, but proven formulas for turning your fortunes around, tested by successful people throughout history. Learn one life-changing principle a day, reshape your thinking in three months, rise into a higher social class in six months, and completely rewrite your destiny in a year. Fate 38Reads6.7Score—14d adds
28. 28 人 The Many Sides of Human Nature 人性的那些事儿 Bouncing Little Carp蹦蹦跳的小鲤鱼1.6M WordsOngoing There is no black-and-white good or evil here, only ordinary people wavering between desire and conscience. Peeling back the light and shadows within human nature, this book reveals the extraordinary glimmers of humanity within every ordinary person. 11.8kReads7.2Score31714d adds
29. 29 每 Daily Psychology for Awakening 每日觉醒心理学 Bouncing Little Carp蹦蹦跳的小鲤鱼458k WordsCompleted When psychology becomes a many-faceted mirror that reflects the soul, every day is a moment to awaken and reshape yourself. Do you find yourself repeating the same cycle? Do you long to change, yet remain stuck because of the voice insisting, “This is how you’re supposed to live”? When emotions overwhelm you, do you know you “shouldn’t lose control” but still can’t make sense of the currents beneath the surface? Do you care about the people around you, yet keep repeating the same scripts of hurt 2Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 30 千 A Thousand Autumns 千秋 Lazy Moon懒月Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted Princess Minghe had studied the Admonitions for Women since childhood. Proper and courteous, she was deeply cherished by the emperor. Then, three years ago, on the day of the temple sacrifice, she was seen in a disheveled state, her clothes in disarray. From that moment on, her good reputation was destroyed overnight, and her fate took a sharp turn. Her father no longer loved her, her mother came to hate her, and the man who had grown up with her turned against her. Everyone mocked her and aband 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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31. 31 千 A Thousand Autumns 千秋 Riverside江边Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted As I lay dying, Li Jinyang was busy marrying my younger sister. He smashed the jade pendant I’d sent to beg for help. “I’ve seen plenty of women stage a drama to win favor.” “If you’re going to die, do it soon. Don’t ruin the auspicious hour for my wedding.” Later, he came to the Shen residence to summon me, but everyone who had once seen me kept their mouths shut. Only the tea seller who had once helped deliver my jade pendant prostrated herself before him. “Miss Shen is dead.” Just as he wishe 1Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 32 分 Let’s Break Up. Don’t Get in the Way of My Getting into Peking or Tsinghua 分手吧，别耽误我上清北 Ye Qing晔青Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “Memorize ‘The Book of Songs: The Unruly’ and get a reward: lose five kilograms!” “Do a math test and get a reward: snow-white skin!” “Do a physics test and get a reward: grow three centimeters taller!” “Write an English essay and receive a master-level skill!” Guan Zhi was reborn and bound to the Peak System. As long as she studied, rewards would keep pouring in. From then on, she became so addicted to studying she couldn't stop! Get prettier, slimmer, and invincible; trade up her car, her hous 4.3kReads9.3Score52714d adds

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    Learn how to learn, learn efficiently

33. 33 开 Suspended from the Start? I Join the Discipline Inspection Team Instead 开局停职？我转投纪委调查组 Second Master Jiangmen江门二爷Urban7.6M WordsOngoing His superior was under investigation, his girlfriend was cheating on him, and after being targeted by office rivals, he was forced onto leave. Yang Dong hit rock bottom from the start, never imagining that a phone call would change the course of his life. He was seconded to the Discipline Inspection Commission's investigation team to save his superior, only to inadvertently trigger a massive storm. Yang Dong had this to say: "No need to panic. I'll have a cigarette and calm down first!" (No hare 531kReads9.3Score28.7k14d adds
34. 34 坐 Riding the Bus Across China 坐公交车游遍全中国 A Bookshelf一个书架Urban733k WordsOngoing With a humorous, witty touch, this story travels through city after city, offering not only mouthwatering food and breathtaking scenery, but also all kinds of laugh-out-loud mishaps. On the bus, there are enthusiastic drivers and entertaining passengers, and every experience is full of fun. What's your most memorable travel experience? Was it a little incident along the way, or a special memory of a particular place? Let's enjoy the wonders and beauty of life on this journey and share our storie 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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    To understand China, why not embark on a bus journey with the author? This travelogue utilizes AI knowledge to explore the rich connotations of Chinese culture. Along the way, local delicacies become highlights of the trip, interspersed with cultural allusions and historical legends, creating captivating stories that will enrich your reading experience and allow you to fully appreciate the unique charm of China.

35. 35 韭 The Road to Becoming a Master Investor 韭菜进阶之路 Old Chive 75老韭菜75Urban637k WordsOngoing The author is writing from personal experience. I entered the market and opened an account in 1997, and over the years I've weathered countless ups and downs. I've endured all manner of struggles and hard lessons, and seen every sort of character the stock market has to offer. I'm now a professional investor, and occasionally write a little for fun. 152Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 36 如 How to Make Money with AI 如何使用AI赚钱 Xin Ruyu Chen鑫茹雨尘1.2M WordsOngoing When AI Becomes a “Money Printer”: Unlocking the Business Secrets of Artificial Intelligence From voice interaction to scientific simulations, artificial intelligence has become a key force in business. It’s more than a tool for improving efficiency: it is reshaping how money is made. Some people profit from AI models, others earn passive income through plugins, and companies use AI to break through in fiercely competitive markets. The key to making money with AI is combining technology with r —Reads—Score1.1k14d adds

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    There are many things commonly used in daily life

37. 37 女 The Female Bank President's Last Resort 女行长的穷途末路 Xu Ci珝慈Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted A teller's act of withholding checks toppled the first domino in the bank run at Yunhai City Commercial Bank. Though bank president Ma Yuquan fought desperately to contain the crisis, she ultimately could not counter the enormous fallout from the sudden disappearance of the bank's major shareholder and the head of its controlling rural bank. Ma Yuquan sensed the situation was full of hidden twists and turns, yet never revealed the secret of who she had been with during her brief disappearance, w 947Reads9.3Score12214d adds

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    I recommend the novel "The Bank Manager's Dead End," a workplace romance with sophisticated political intrigue. It tells the story of Ma Yuquan, a bank manager who, initially ambitious and determined to serve her country through finance, is gradually swayed and loses herself in the face of power and unscrupulous capital, ultimately leading to her downfall. The novel is fast-paced, well-written, and richly plotted, featuring elements such as best friend stealing her boyfriend, the protagonist secretly giving birth at an advanced age while single, and scheming a legal adoption.

38. 38 青 Youthful Days, Fighting Through Ninth Grade 《青春人生，奋战初三》 Private Counselor Li Yuanrong私人心理顾问李元榕9k WordsCompleted Youthful Days, Fighting Through Ninth Grade —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These two books are useful for learning; I hope you like them too.

39. 39 我 I Understand Your Adolescence: A Girl's Journey to Adulthood 我懂你的青春期~女生的成长之路 Private Counselor Li Yuanrong私人心理顾问李元榕19k WordsCompleted I Understand Your Teenage Years: A Girl's Journey to Growing Up 2Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 40 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. 168Reads9.3Score3014d adds

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41. 41 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 1.1kReads9.5Score10014d adds
42. 42 资 Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance: Zhou Chronicle, Modern Chinese Edition 资治通鉴·周纪（白话版） Sima Guang司马光Historical66k WordsCompleted Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government is a monumental chronological history of ancient China, compiled by Sima Guang during the Northern Song dynasty. It covers 1,362 years of history, from the Warring States period to the Five Dynasties. This book presents the “Zhou Annals” as a standalone work, translated in full into clear, modern language for contemporary readers. This edition covers all five volumes of the “Zhou Annals,” from the twenty-third year of King Weilie of Zhou (403 BCE) to the 15Reads8.6Score814d adds
43. 43 趣 The Song Dynasty, Told with a Twist 趣说大宋王朝 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical696k WordsCompleted The emperor's art of statecraft in a single cup of wine, the fateful legend of the “fragrant boy's birth,” a prophetic monk who foretold that “the inspector would become emperor,” and the schemes and ambitions behind a yellow imperial robe... The founding of the Song dynasty was far more fascinating than the history books suggest! Discover Zhao Kuangyin's rise from street urchin to founding emperor: his “forced” ascension at Chenqiao Station, the mysterious prophecy at Xiangyang Temple, the lig 4.9kReads9.5Score22314d adds
44. 44 奸 Tales of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Fiends and Six Bandits of the Northern Song 奸臣传之北宋五鬼六贼 Trajectory轨迹Historical49k WordsCompleted [A roll call of treacherous ministers, with a touch of spicy humor and theatrical satire!] The Biography of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Ghosts and Six Bandits of the Northern Song is like a blacklist of history's ultimate “villain club”! No need to transmigrate to the Song dynasty. You can “watch remotely” as these self-serving, scheming power brokers stir up trouble. Wang Qinruo, Ding Wei, Chen Pengnian, Liu Chenggui, and Lin Te, along with Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Wang Fu, Liang Shicheng, Zhu 7Reads8.4Score—14d adds
45. 45 这 This Tang Dynasty Is a Little Chilly 这个唐朝有点冷 Chen Taiyao陈太瑶Historical107k WordsCompleted [Lesser-known Figures + History for Fun] Don't imagine the Tang dynasty as just officials and scholars leaning on railings along Chang'an's avenues to compose poetry, a noble consort gently waving a fan, and Emperor Taizong solemnly surveying the realm. This book opens the “refrigerator door” of history to show how the celebrated figures presented so seriously in official records may actually have been jokesters, master wisecrackers, and purveyors of astonishing twists. Come along, and you'll di 18Reads9.2Score714d adds
46. 46 柠 The Lemon Rule 柠檬守则 Qiao Luochuan乔洛川Modern Romance227k WordsOngoing [Vibrant, wealthy young lady VS devoted, loyal puppy-like man] School life + older woman/younger man romance + healing + childhood friends + reunion + mutual pining becomes love An Suisui was an ordinary first-year student at Suiwan High School. She thought the high school life ahead of her would be uneventful and ordinary, but then she ran into Sheng Chaojin, her "little childhood friend," whom she hadn't seen in years. To everyone else, he seemed like a gentle, kind, untouchable campus heartth 182Reads—Score—14d adds

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47. 47 钱 The Money’s in the Bank, and I’m in Heaven 钱在银行，人在天堂 The Third Feather第三个羽毛15k WordsCompleted The money’s in the bank, and I’m in heaven —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    With gratitude in his heart, Chen Yang was determined to save his cousin from a vegetative state, bringing good karma to those who do evil.

48. 48 人 A Brief History of Humankind 人类简史 Hendrik Willem Van Loon亨德里克·威廉·房龙Historical241k WordsCompleted A Brief History of Humankind is a sweeping history of human civilization, told in an accessible style. The book combines a grand, fluid narrative of the “big picture” with subtle, fascinating details about the course of human civilization. Van Loon begins with the origins of humanity, then recounts the rise of the civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia and the glories of the Greek and Roman eras. Tracing the rise of religion, he explores the development and transformation of medieval society, th 2.1kReads9.1Score72114d adds
49. 49 清 The Three-Part Masterclass on Officialdom in the Qing Dynasty (3 Volumes) 清朝官场绝学三部曲（共3册） The Woodcutter砍柴人Historical656k WordsCompleted Three Hundred Years of Qing Dynasty Officialdom: The Political Calculator With Qing Dynasty history as its backdrop, this book follows Huang Taiji after he inherits the khanate, cleverly managing people and carefully calculating every move to seize complete control of power. He cleverly exploits the system to outmaneuver Dai Shan and his son Yue Tuo, weakening the Plain Red Banner and Bordered Red Banner. He devises an open scheme to eliminate rivals Mangultai and his brother Degelai, seizing th 14Reads8.4Score—14d adds
50. 50 这 This Time, We Got Beaten Again: A Comprehensive Look at the Second Opium War Between China and Britain 这一次，我们又挨打了：中英第二次鸦片战争全景解读 Duanmu Cixiang端木赐香Historical227k WordsCompleted This book offers a comprehensive interpretation of the Second Opium War, revealing the balance of power in the mid-19th-century world. It provides a detailed account of the comparative strength of China and Britain, their preparations for war, the course of the conflict, and its outcome and consequences, giving readers a thorough, multifaceted understanding of the Second Opium War. Through this panoramic analysis, the author depicts how Western nations were rapidly advancing toward modern civili 115Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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