What Books Will Make You Smarter and Broaden Your Knowledge and Horizons? 有什么看了长脑子，增长知识和见识的书?

1. 51 我 I, Tree, House 我，树，屋 Hate Shuimu恨水木Mystery2.5M WordsOngoing The protagonist dies in an accident in middle age. After death, he arrives in a strange world filled with the eerie and the mysterious. His biggest challenges and concerns are simple: not going hungry, making more money, adapting to his new identity, and gradually learning about this world. A vast treehouse built atop a giant tree is his home. He is the Hermit, Arcana IX. Welcome, everyone, to the eldritch daily life of a bewildered god! , Please read the following carefully to avoid 256Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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2. 52 蛭 The Abyss of Ebisu 蛭子之渊 Raccoon Cat Cooperative狸猫合作社Mystery402k WordsCompleted [Cthulhu]+ [Suspense]+ [Eerie]+ [Unconventional]+ [Not Wish-Fulfillment]+ [No System]+ [No Romance] After finishing the manuscript of The Abyss of the Son of the Leech, horror novelist Martin disappeared without a trace... Without exception, everyone who read it began to teeter on the edge between sanity and madness. At the boundary between reality and dreams, who will make it to the Abyss of the Son of the Leech: Eddie, an Englishman; Hasegawa Kohei, a criminal investigator; or Lin Chen, a Chin 457Reads8.6Score10214d adds
3. 53 大 Claymore 大剑Claymore Lin Zi淋子丶Anime Fanfiction1.1M WordsOngoing In a world overrun by demons, the “Claymores,” half-human, half-yoma warriors, are humanity’s last line of defense. They wield the power of yoma, but must constantly resist the danger of being consumed by it. Clare, the lowest-ranked warrior in the Organization (No. 47), became a Claymore to follow the legendary warrior who once saved her. Carrying a special mission, she meets Raki during her lonely journey. Raki is a boy who lost everything in a yoma attack. Once weak and helpless, he grows s —Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 54 灵 Questions and Answers from the Spirit Realm 灵界问答录 Speaking Wildly口出狂言Urban221k WordsOngoing I have nearly ten thousand years of memories from my past lives, so my understanding of the Spirit Realm is fairly comprehensive. In my spare time, I write about the things I’ve encountered in those past lives: mythology, aliens, reincarnation, the heavenly eye, cultivation, liberation, destiny, changing one’s fate, the laws of the universe, the discriminating mind, karma, the Heavenly Dao, and more. Ask me anything, and I’ll answer whatever I can. 327Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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   These books are all very insightful; I'll start reading the third one from chapter 69.

5. 55 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score12714d adds
6. 56 医 The Road Ahead for a Healer 医者前行路 Sour and Spicy Orange-Gray Tiger酸辣橙灰色老虎Modern Romance418k WordsOngoing The story begins six months before my final year of university ends. I recommend starting at Chapter 69. So far, it has covered several major themes: the truth about time, attitudes toward money, procrastination and dissection, and defining the boundaries of life. The second volume is a record of practical experience, the third combines thought and practice, and the fourth recounts what happened after I was utterly crushed. Almost everything is written in the first person, as a record of real ev 34Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 57 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 615Reads8.3Score13014d adds

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   This book achieves an exceptionally high level of refinement in its language. It rejects both archaism and frivolity. It uses the simplest words to arrange the most precise sentences—not a word more, not a word less. You read it with unparalleled ease, like a clear spring flowing over a stone surface; but you will occasionally be caught off guard by a particular sentence because it is so accurate, like an arrow hitting the bullseye.

8. 58 星 Interstellar Mecha: The Frail Commander Takes on Seven Alone 星际机甲：病弱指挥官单挑一穿七 Taking Gold from the Luan Terrace鸾台取金Modern Romance615k WordsCompleted (Please read the first page of the main text for content warnings.) [Apocalypse, Interstellar, Strong Female Lead, Face-Slapping, Everyone Loves Her] Apocalypse enforcer Xu Lingqu transmigrates and becomes an unpopular, sickly adopted daughter of a general. Despite a constitution that leaves her fainting every three steps and coughing up blood every five, she's sent to the command program at the Imperial Military Academy. Command is great, command is wonderful. Commanders can sit safely behind 53.9kReads9.5Score7.7k14d adds

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   This female commander is so cool and stylish! [Attention][Attention][Attention]

9. 59 我 Opening a Little Restaurant in Shengjing 我在盛京开小馆 Four Bayberries四颗杨梅Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Alternate world, slow burn, not a wish-fulfillment novel, food + court intrigue + transmigration. Read with caution if that’s not your thing.] Miss Li’s Changhuan Eatery, tucked away on Qingxing Alley, serves delicious food at affordable prices. The officials who get up early for roll call tug at their increasingly tight uniforms, but still can’t help ordering another bowl of fresh pork wontons. Pei Hongzhi happened to eat there once and discovered that Miss Li didn’t just make excellent breakf 27.5kReads9.4Score3.7k14d adds

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   Look at this. The female lead uses food as bait to lay out a grand plan; she's a shrewd and capable woman. I can't spoil it any further; you have to watch it yourself to understand. There's an excellent male lead, but he's not the kind of all-powerful, domineering CEO who always helps the female lead out of trouble. The female lead is usually quiet and reserved, but when she does act, the male lead becomes incredibly adorable.

10. 60 打 Office Workers, Stop Dreaming. Listen to Me and Learn How to Turn Your Life Around 打工人别做梦了，听我讲怎么逆袭 A Decent Scoundrel奸的好人Urban286k WordsCompleted [Not empty inspiration, but practical, hard-earned advice] If you're just looking for a quick thrill, click the top-left corner and leave. But if you really want to escape wage-slave life, change your fate, and turn things around, keep reading. I'm a poor kid from a rural village in Guangxi who graduated from middle school. I had no degree, connections, or resources. I've tightened screws on an assembly line, been tricked into becoming a lecturer for a pyramid scheme, and even ended up in jail b 83Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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    After reading, remember to thank me for recommending a good book.

11. 61 世 The Birth of the World's First Reptile Petting Zoo 世界第一爬宠馆诞生记 Riding the Wind, Cleaving the Waves御风斩浪Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Originally titled The Amazing Reptile House. Slice of life + semi-fictional setting + 1v1 snake couple + a little golden finger (The protagonist is based on a real person, with some fictional details. See the end of Chapter 1 for content warnings.) Lin Ai has loved fluffy animals since she was little, but every pet she got would run away. Then, after her family went bankrupt, someone gave her a “little pet” that wouldn’t run off. Her great-aunt’s aunt’s sworn elder sister gave her a long, smooth 13.3kReads9.6Score1.9k14d adds

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    This is a mini-science book containing tidbits of knowledge about snakes and reptiles! It helps you understand the characteristics of various snakes and also teaches you not to climb wild mountains. It also explains that snake antivenom is not always effective and is not easy to obtain. Even with some non-venomous snakes, you may need antivenom if bitten. I think this knowledge is useful.

12. 62 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 93.2kReads9.4Score12.8k14d adds

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    💫The world is like rain; after the scattered and chaotic emotions fall from the sky, they may cause some damage, but they will always converge into a river and nourish the people.

13. 63 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—14d adds

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    Stories from the I Ching and Tao Te Ching

14. 64 地 Earth over Wind: Ascension 地风升.升 Ping Yi平义17k WordsCompleted Earth over Wind: Rising —Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 65 观 Notes on Observing Water: A Story About the I Ching and the Tao Te Ching 观水记——一个关于《易经》与《道德经》的故事 Ping Yi平义6k WordsCompleted Notes on Watching the Water: A Story About the I Ching and the Tao Te Ching —Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 66 火 Fire over Water: Not Yet Fulfilled, Continued 火水未济.续 Ping Yi平义8k WordsCompleted Fire over Water, Before Completion: Sequel —Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 67 水 Water over Fire: Fulfilled 水火既济.成 Ping Yi平义Historical9k WordsCompleted Water over Fire, After Completion —Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 68 风 Wind over Lake: Sincerity 风泽中孚.信 Ping Yi平义Historical7k WordsCompleted Wind over Lake: Trust —Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 69 水 Water over Lake: Restraint 水泽节.节 Ping Yi平义7k WordsCompleted Water over Lake: Restraint —Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 70 兑 Lake Upon Lake: Joy 兑为泽.悦 Ping Yi平义7k WordsCompleted Lake over Lake: Joy —Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 71 巽 Wind Upon Wind: Following 巽为风·顺 Ping Yi平义9k WordsCompleted Wind over Wind: Adaptability 1Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 72 风 Hong Xiuquan, the Charismatic Heavenly King 风流天王洪秀全 Yu Songhan郁松寒Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Hong Xiuquan, an impoverished scholar in the late Qing, was quite the extraordinary man. He struck out on a new path, launched the Jintian Uprising, rose from humble beginnings, captured Nanjing, founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, dominated eighteen provinces, and ruled for fourteen years over half the realm. He was insatiably greedy, consorting with courtesans and surrounding himself with beautiful women. He gathered beauties from across the land, keeping 2,300 women in his harem to serve hi 11.1kReads8.6Score82514d adds

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    It contains historical facts, stories, literary flair, and political intrigue!

23. 73 跟 Learning Feng Shui from Third Grandpa 跟着三爷爷学风水 Ding Xingxing521丁星星521Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Born into a family of Feng Shui practitioners, I became someone who defies fate the moment I entered the world of Yin-Yang Feng Shui. As one strange event after another unfolded, I learned to recognize fortune and misfortune, ward off disaster, and handle everything with ease. To all the brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunties passing by, please leave a book review here! Remember to comment, too! Thank you! If you like learning, remember to bring your brain along. There’s plenty of useful informa 34.1kReads8.8Score2.9k14d adds

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    This is really good, it's a completed book.

24. 74 本 The Mirror of Origin 本源之镜 Ping Yi平义Sci-Fi & Apocalypse685k WordsCompleted A blend of science fiction, religion, history, culture, philosophy, and mystery adventure. It champions the integration of religions, a return to the origin of the Great Way, and a world united as one. In 2095, religious archaeologist Ping Yi witnesses a horrifying vision in Jerusalem: experts from three religions die suddenly, their bodies arranged in a honeycomb pattern, their blood forming passages from the Tao Te Ching. Their neural pathways are etched with mysterious symbols from an ancient —Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 75 人 Humanity's Awakening Day: We Deleted the Hatred Program 人类觉醒日:我们删除了仇恨程序 Ping Yi平义Sci-Fi & Apocalypse14k WordsCompleted Humanity’s Awakening Day: We Deleted the Hatred Program 21Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 76 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 completed novel "The Female Bank Manager's Dead End," a workplace romance with sophisticated political intrigue. It tells the story of Ma Yuquan, a female 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, including scenes of best friends stealing each other's boyfriends, the female protagonist secretly giving birth at an advanced age while single, and scheming a legal adoption.

27. 77 思 The Archaeology of Thought: A Handbook of Conceptual Dissection 思维的考古学：概念解剖工具书 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘12.6M WordsOngoing This is an unconventional “dictionary,” as well as a precision tool for the mind. It offers no standard answers, only a scalpel called the “Three-Layer Archaeological Method,” used to dissect core concepts that shape our understanding and emotions, even though we use them every day without thinking about them, such as “I,” “love,” “perspective,” and “value.” Starting with outrage over the plot of an anime, readers will follow the author’s deeply thought-provoking and practical guidance to treat 162Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 78 职 Career Leap: A Guide to Going from Rookie to Expert 职场跃迁：菜鸟到大神的认知法 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Urban842k WordsOngoing Three months into the job, Ling Che has become the company's most miserable “office tool”: he takes the blame, works overtime, and gets dumped on by other departments. Colleagues steal credit for his hard work, connections get the promotion he deserves, and he earns an entry-level salary while doing core work. He's nearly laid off! At his lowest point, he unexpectedly awakens a Workplace Insight System and unlocks eight smart tools: The Entropy Reduction Engine sorts messy materials in three mi 1Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 79 异 Day of the Beastly Disguise: A Plan to Reset Humanity’s Knowledge 异兽伪装日：全人类认知清零计划 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Urban274k WordsOngoing The Day of the Disguised Beasts: A Plan to Erase Humanity's Understanding follows Lu Ming in an inverted world where “humans disguise themselves as beasts, while beasts infiltrate humanity.” He goes from an “ordinary student kept in the dark” to someone who “awakens supernatural powers, sees through disguises, and uncovers the truth about the world.” At the beginning of the novel, Lu Ming lives in “seemingly ordinary Qingteng City”: he goes to school every day, jokes around with his classmates, 5Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 80 底 The Bottom-of-the-Barrel Dictionary 底渣词典 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘455k WordsOngoing The CEO’s Contract Wife: His White Moonlight Turns Out to Be Me To save her gravely ill younger brother, Pei Yuwei signs a contract and becomes a stand-in for the late wife of business tycoon Jiang Hanzhou. Thirty million yuan, three years: she must live as the shadow of another woman, copying her smile and preferences, even wearing the earrings she left behind. Jiang Hanzhou is cool and cruel. He sleeps beside her every night, yet gazes through her at his lost white moonlight. Day after day, 7Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 81 成 Idiom Cognition Dictionary: Unlocking the Algorithms That Shape Your Life 成语认知词典：解锁人生底层算法 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Modern Romance9.7M WordsOngoing A contemporary urban romance about a woman's growth and rebirth. The story begins on the night of her former lover Lu Chenzhou's lavish engagement party. Su Wan, a jewelry designer, chooses to stay alone in her studio, setting fifty-seven chips of diamond into a platinum base as she begins creating a pair of earrings called “Breaking Free.” Eight years of waiting and the collapse of her family's business have not crushed her. Instead, they have forged a quiet, resilient brilliance within her. W 1Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 82 梦 Dreamwalker 2025 梦行者2025 Mu Mu Mu Xi木木木夕Sci-Fi & Apocalypse813k WordsOngoing [Dreamcore psychological sci-fi] [Dreamcore] [Cyber fantasy] [Artificial reincarnation] [Unconventional infinite-loop story] [Aloof genius heroine] [No romance] [Psychological] [Niche] This book is an unconventional record of a cast of minds, a dream called “life” from which no one needs to wake. A slow burn with a touch of horror. No power-fantasy tropes, only people who pass each other by, and no true romantic pairings. In April 2025, dreamwalker Qian Ye arrives in Moshou City and stays wit 33Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    A niche work that emphasizes philosophical reflection, depicting the spiritual world of modern people. Similar to Inception in the style of One Hundred Years of Solitude? ⊙▽⊙~A science fiction story with a core of dream-themed elements, slow-paced with a touch of horror, a serious drama, not a wish-fulfillment story, no system or time travel, some gothic suspense, some psychological mystery adventure, some hardcore knowledge mixed with art, psychology, mysticism, mathematics, and theoretical physics, but at its core, it's a dystopian romanticism. 💓💓The early plot focuses on the modern and near future, a niche experimental work reflecting on the process of industrial civilization based on the social and humanistic manifestation of dreams. If you like psychology, start reading from the beginning ٩( 'ω' )و To understand the story's fantastical foundation, you can read chapters after 111.

33. 83 四 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Su Yan Zhuren素阉主人Historical104k WordsCompleted Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 92Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    Make reading a habit, and good fortune will quietly descend upon you along with wisdom.

34. 84 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—Score10214d adds

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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 core disciplines, including psychology, economics, logic, game theory, and advanced mathematics, along with cutting-edge mainstream scientific explanations. This will quickly build your thinking framework and improve 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, and 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 academic aspects, the entire book is a logically sound suspense story with numerous foreshadowing elements. It's worth reading multiple times; it's not a collection of fragmented plots pieced together to teach academic subjects. Frankly, some chapters might feel tiring to read because they are designed to train multi-faceted thinking. The fatigue comes from your brain developing. If you find reading tiring because the plot's logical structure is illogical, I'll lie on the ground and let you hit me! Dear readers, reading this for free is a great deal; I've gone bald writing this book! This is a sincere advertisement; I don't pay anyone to promote it, and I don't believe all readers are unintelligent children.

35. 85 慢 Slow Money 慢钱 John Paul I in the Lake湖里的约翰保罗一世Urban32k WordsCompleted Slow Money 175Reads—Score1714d adds

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    The niche topics are actually quite good and informative.

36. 86 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 37Reads—Score—14d adds

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    So this is how you can play Go!

37. 87 安 Peaceful and Unending 安乐永逸 A Tree Makes Shade一木成荫Ancient Romance531k WordsOngoing She had been given a rare second chance at life and planned to spend it carefree, like a wandering cloud or wild crane among the mountains and rivers. But fate had other plans: her adoptive father was imprisoned while seeking vengeance for her family's murder and his own country's humiliation. To save him, she had to disguise herself as a man and enter the imperial court, where she was forced to work for the cold-faced royal prince, Luo Yunyi. She never expected to find herself working for a hea 130Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A story of unparalleled elegance and wisdom, rich and varied content, and fluent and humorous writing—a truly enjoyable historical romance novel.

38. 88 落 Sold to a Demon Foster Father Who Trades in Human Meat, a Choking Girl Fights Back 落到贩卖“菜人”的恶魔养父手上后，窒息女孩开始反杀 Honey-Sweet White Tea Cat蜜糖白茶猫8k WordsCompleted After falling into the hands of her adoptive father, a devil who sells people as "vegetables," the suffocated girl begins fighting back. 22Reads—Score114d adds

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    This reveals human nature.

39. 89 光 All Beings Beneath the Light 光遇众生 The Quiet Duke静谧的公爵Anime Fanfiction976k WordsOngoing Adventure + high-IQ showdowns + suspicious, scheming characters + no female lead + ensemble cast + slow pace + revelations about the world’s truth, layer by layer (A Sky: Children of the Light fanfiction) After transmigrating into the world of Sky: Children of the Light, the Duke becomes a Light Child manipulated by the ancestors. “Go make an offering,” they say. “It is your supreme glory.” He believes them and fights his way forward with his companions, only to discover the horrifying truth aft 166Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "I'm not defending her," the Duke shook his head. "I'm teaching you something: put your emotions aside before judging a person." (This is a direct quote from the book, easy to understand, and very helpful for interpersonal relationships.) [Sending a heart] I highly recommend this book to all readers tired of mindless wish-fulfillment novels! The setting of this book will definitely surprise you, constructing a seemingly beautiful world that is actually full of "precision." The protagonist and his companions live within these rules. The author's writing is steady, the pace isn't fast, but there are tons of details and foreshadowing, like slowly gathering a net. While reading, you'll constantly have questions and doubt everything along with the protagonist. It doesn't deliberately sensationalize, but the fate of each character is like a well-designed tragic art, both reasonable and cruel. This isn't a book to give you a quick thrill, but a book that will make you put down your phone and remain silent for a long time. For a new author to have this vision is truly amazing!

40. 90 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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    Science fiction novels with philosophical and humanistic themes

41. 91 直 Livestream: Teaching Kids to Write Essays and Be Good People 直播：教孩子写作文，学做人 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果235k WordsCompleted Writing compositions is easy! This book shows parents how to guide their children in writing and in learning how to be good people. Drawing on traditional Chinese thought, it explores methods and techniques for parent-child education. 59Reads—Score10114d adds

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    Reading this book will broaden your worldview, expand your horizons, and elevate your soul!

42. 92 一EN The Unconventional Path to Immortality 一本不正经的修仙感悟 A Wisp of Clamor一缕喧嚣1.9M WordsOngoing [Fantasy] [Xianxia] [Xuanhuan] [Comedy] [Urban] After three lifetimes, I finally attained the Dao, Roaming the mortal world, laughing at its vicissitudes. I ferry souls across the River of the Underworld, following fate, But whoever the hell dares lay a hand on my people, I’ll beat you to death, you little bastard... 1.7kReads9.2Score12014d adds

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    This book is very good for your mind and you'll learn something new. It's really great! [Heart emoji] [kiss emoji]

43. 93 售 The Showdown at the Real Estate Sales Office 售楼处的纷争 A Grain in the Mortal World红尘一粒20k WordsCompleted A Dispute at the Sales Office —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It helps you understand others and also see yourself.

44. 94 不 Don’t Fall in Love with the Teacher 不要爱上老师 A Grain in the Mortal World红尘一粒17k WordsCompleted Don't Fall in Love with Your Teacher —Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 95 三 Grandma Sanhua 三花奶奶 Dan Mao丹猫Urban459k WordsCompleted When you gloat late at night over scoring a freebie with a successful “refund without return,” have you ever wondered whether a pair of eyes behind the screen is watching you greedily? Doudou, a thousand-year-old three-flowered cat deity, once thought that she could uphold the rules of the human world by using her claws and illusions to punish people who tried to take advantage of others. But she soon grew desperate when she realized that greed was like chives that kept growing back, becoming m —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The folklore and eerie tale "Grandma Sanhua"! An old woman who hides the true form of a cat demon uses rules to ward off evil, from fighting demons in offline returns to fighting cross-border digital zombie hordes, accompanied by Fat Tiger, uncovering the boundless evil bred by the chaos of online shopping!

46. 96 我 Learning to Read People in the Mortal World 我在红尘学心眼 Qian Xiaqi钱夏七171k WordsOngoing [This book is not a novel, but its value far surpasses that of feel-good fiction!] The highest wisdom is hidden within these pages, and every page is like seeing with an enlightened eye! We recommend saving it and reading it again and again. Don't miss your chance to upgrade your understanding. This book covers love, marriage, the body, psychology, politics, economics, human nature, the workplace, social relationships, and much more. The younger you are, the more you should read this book! The s 28Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    This book is insightful and contains essential life lessons.

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48. 98 生 The I Ching in Everyday Life: My Journey to Enlightenment 生活中的易经：我的悟道实录 He Wuming Yi鹤无名一544k WordsCompleted Which path should I take in life? Why am I still unhappy despite all my hard work? Will that person come back? Will next year be any better? We have all paused at a crossroads in life, wondering what fate has in store for us. While I was writing this series, someone asked me, “Do people actually read what you write? These days, everyone likes feel-good stories.” I smiled and said nothing. Feel-good stories can make you happy for a while, but once you finish them, you're still left feeling lost. 36Reads6.8Score—14d adds
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