Literary Works Honored with the Nobel Prize in Literature, Mao Dun Literature Prize, Lu Xun Literary Prize, and More 诺贝尔文学奖、茅盾文学奖、鲁迅文学奖等文学作品

1. 151 沂 A Family by the Yishui River 沂水河畔一家人 Li Xinxin李馨欣Modern Romance540k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of a large family over nearly a century, from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the twentieth century, through turbulent changes, banditry and warfare, twists and turns, and eventual reversals of fortune. Led and subtly influenced by the protagonist, several generations endure decades of hardship yet remain upright, united, and determined to improve. In different eras and historical circumstances, they do everything they can, persevering in their efforts to contribute 6.1kReads8.8Score56414d adds

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   Published period novels. Featuring grand historical scenes and touching themes of family, love, and friendship.

2. 152 沉 Years of Quiet Reflection 沉淀的岁月 Li Xinxin李馨欣Modern Romance560k WordsCompleted The story follows the lives of three high school girls from rural backgrounds. In the fall of 1964, the confident, ambitious “top student” Yu Hongying, the warmhearted and forthright “knight-errant” Li Chunfen, and the reserved, introspective lady Yue Shuqian unexpectedly meet in their first-year dormitory, along with the “campus belle” Yang Yuhuan and the “fake Marxist-Leninist” Wu Lihong. This sets off a series of stories, some serious, some amusing, some bizarre, and some full of joy and sorr 568Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 153 从 From a Rural School Dropout to a Dream-Chasing Writer 从农村辍学青年到写作逐梦人 Setting Out at Dawn朝光启程Urban111k WordsCompleted An autobiographical story of humble beginnings, dropping out of school in the countryside, working one’s way up, and the ordinary lives of people at the bottom of society. A story of everyday people and the coming of age of those born in the 1980s and 1990s. This is the true account of a young man born in the 1990s who left school after junior high and fought to make something of himself. From the wounds inflicted by his family in childhood to the rough, thorny road he traveled, his life from th 33Reads—Score814d adds

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   A true story of ordinary people

4. 154 在 Meet Me in the Sun and Wind 在阳光和风里见 Forever Out of Reach永不可期Modern Romance40k WordsCompleted Pigeons can fly. It’s a beautiful fairy tale, a dream that Xia Da never woke from during those barren years. One day, we’ll understand that some people won’t stay, and were never within our reach to begin with... 12Reads—Score—14d adds

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   No award received.

5. 155 撷 The Journey to Win Your Heart 撷君行 Stay Together Forever常相守Eastern Fantasy201k WordsOngoing Time’s wheels roll ever onward into the mid-Tang era. On this land shrouded by evil spirits, the people suffer while no one comes to their aid. Only Sun A Shi, the Medicine King, leads his disciples in searching for the secret to driving the evil spirits away. Three couples among the Medicine King’s disciples, Jiang Ze and Jiegeng, Gancao and Guizhi, and Doukou and Didi, hold fast to their faith in battle and never give up in the face of hardship. Like dancers, they weave love and hate into a ma 126Reads—Score—14d adds

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   "I wish you would gather more of these, for they are the most cherished symbol of longing": "Xie Jie Jun Xing" is another masterpiece of fictional epic following "Chang'an's Lychees" and "Venus is a Bit Annoying." The story begins in the absurdity of the late Tang Dynasty. Although it lacks the experience of author Ma Boyong, it presents the characters of the three realms—immortals, humans, and demons—from the perspective of "working class," revealing the inner monologues of each character rather than rigid good and evil! It truly interprets the boundary between right and wrong as a difference in perspective, and each character is a significant figure in the long river of history.

6. 156 九 Nine-Tenths Foolish 九分傻 Wei Pingshuo魏平硕Urban204k WordsCompleted “Marital relations” used to be a taboo subject, but these days, people no longer find it hard to talk about. Studies show that the quality of a couple’s intimate life in a typical family has a major impact on its overall happiness. Behind a divorce rate as high as 70% there is often a direct connection to whether a couple’s intimate life is harmonious. This reality is sobering, and it has prompted us to think deeply about the reasons behind disharmony in married life. One major cause is mental i 606Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   Rare historical document

7. 157 黑 In the Dark, I Mistook Someone Else for My Husband 黑暗中，我认错夫君 Clear Breeze Sprinkles Orchid Snow清風洒兰雪8k WordsCompleted In the Dark, I Mistook Someone for My Husband 1.9kReads—Score2414d adds
8. 158 百 The Many Flavors of Life, Part One: A Snowy Night of Lost Souls 百味人生第一部：失魂风雪夜 w Nankew南柯Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Family, love, and adultery. This small mountain village seems peaceful, but undercurrents run deep, and human dramas of sorrow and joy unfold every day. On a bitterly cold, snowy night, a young and beautiful mother is assaulted and becomes pregnant. Afterward, she lives every day in fear and pain, desperately trying to keep the secret. When the truth comes to light, the demon who has appeared in her dreams countless times has never really gone away. What will the mother do? This book offers a 14.5kReads9.2Score1.5k14d adds
9. 159 金 An Interpretation of the Diamond Sutra 金刚经解读 Liu Zhihang, Musician and Writer刘智航音乐家文学家153k WordsCompleted Understanding the Diamond Sutra is a profound and detailed interpretation of the Buddhist classic The Diamond Sutra, offered by Liu Zhihang with gentle yet penetrating wisdom. The book not only showcases Liu Zhihang’s deep expertise in Buddhism, but also draws on his distinctive philosophical perspective and humanistic concern to guide readers into a Buddhist sanctuary filled with wisdom and compassion. Liu Zhihang is a versatile talent whose many roles include those of writer, philosopher, thi 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The most classic interpretation of these four sentences from the Diamond Sutra: 1. "If a Bodhisattva has the marks of self, person, sentient being, or life span, he is not a Bodhisattva." Explanation: If a Bodhisattva looks like you, me, or an ordinary person, he is not a Bodhisattva. 2. "Those who worship me with form or seek me with sound are practicing evil paths and cannot see the Tathagata." Explanation: Worshipping the Buddha or making sounds to seek the Buddha is practicing evil paths and will not see the Buddha. If you have the Tathagata in your heart, you can see him at any time. 3. "All forms are illusory; seeing all forms as non-forms, then you see the Tathagata." Explanation: One needs the ability to see through the true nature of things. 4. "All conditioned phenomena are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, shadows, dew, and lightning; thus should you contemplate them." Explanation: The Tao that can be spoken of is not the true Tao. The Tao that can be spoken of is not the true Tao.

10. 160 凤 The Phoenix-Tortoise-Borne City 凤凰龟驮城 Meiniang Qingqing媚娘倾倾Eastern Fantasy415k WordsCompleted The story of a heavenly brat coming down to the mortal world, and my life as a top-tier star among humans: I ruined Jiang Ziya's retirement, stole the Thunder God's hammer, and smashed the Jade Emperor's palace... In short, I stirred up everyone's wrath, so they sent me to the mortal world for a little experience. But I never expected the dazzling world of mortals to be so captivating. I got involved, I ran away, I tried it all, and I endured every kind of hardship! I thought I could make a name 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The future is here!

11. 161 平 The Plains' True Colors 平原底色 Ban Liang搬凉Urban116k WordsOngoing Beginning in the twenty-first century, this novel follows Fang Lizhu, a child of the post-80s generation growing up in the rural Jianghan Plain of central China. Through Fang Lizhu's education, work, and the many people he meets and events he experiences, the novel portrays how life has changed for people across the plains since the start of the new century. It also depicts the many ways ordinary people respond to sweeping changes in a new era and a shifting social landscape: the choices they ma 17Reads—Score11414d adds

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    This is truly a wonderful article, a book that resonates deeply! The novel begins at the start of the 21st century, told from the perspective of Fang Lizhu, a post-80s child from a rural area in the Jianghan Plain in central China. Through depicting the various people and events Fang Lizhu encounters during his studies and work, the novel reflects both the changes in the lives of the people of the plain after the turn of the century and the diverse lives of ordinary people facing the dramatic changes of the times, whether they actively or passively choose to persevere or passively escape.

12. 162 思 Nest of Thoughts 思窝 Wen Huanzhang温焕章Sci-Fi & Apocalypse175k WordsOngoing As fake data on the internet spiraled out of control, a phenomenon in which bad money drove out good spread like cancer across major online platforms, spilling from the virtual world into the real one. When things reach an extreme, they must turn around. As the pendulum of history changed direction, the GeoNet, blending the virtual and the real, came into being and opened a new chapter in the age… This book portrays the vision of the creators of Siwo for the future. 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Thinking" is a science fiction novel that leans towards philosophy and human nature.

13. 163 北 Beijing Drifter Xiuxiu 北漂修修 White-Browed Eagle Who Likes Mucuna Beans喜欢牛蹄豆的白眉鹰Urban589k WordsCompleted I’m Wu Qi, an utterly ordinary poor kid. After graduating from high school, I ended up in Yanbei at a third-rate diploma mill where you could earn a degree through self-study exams. Then, in one night, I unexpectedly inherited a legacy, completed the Foundation Establishment stage, and reached the Golden Core stage in a month... From then on, I cultivated my mind, character, and practice in the mortal world... I started working part-time in Yanbei, selling things at street stalls, looking for jo 118Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Recommending promising books gradually

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