Looking for a Study Reading List for Original Character Creators 求oc人的学习书单

1. 1 人 A Brief History of Human Torture 人类酷刑简史 Mark P. Donnelly马克·P.唐纳利Historical151k WordsCompleted For thousands of years, humanity has devised many ingenious and cruel ways to inflict pain on its own kind. This tragic yet seemingly universal trait has corroded the civilization humanity strives to achieve. Though we now seem to detest torture, for more than 3,000 years it was part of the laws of all Europe and much of the Far East. A Brief History of Human Torture explores the many forms of punishment, torture, coercion, and torment. It takes readers into the arenas of ancient Rome, medieval 7.2kReads9.6Score1.1k14d adds

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   If you want to create an OC (Original Character) related to Scandinavia, you can read the first book about a poet, the second about a gangster boss, the third about a mineralogist, the fourth about a botanist, the fifth about a steampunk world, the sixth about fitness, the seventh about medicine, the eighth about setting up an OC's world with monsters, the ninth about firearms, and the tenth, and the eleventh, which everyone highly recommends (brothers are really ruthless to their OCs!).

2. 2 o OC Battle Royale oc大乱斗 Mu Xuan霂璇Anime Fanfiction87k WordsOngoing A continuation and extension of the story setup for My Best Friend and I Cosplayed and Streamed Together, Based on ideas from group members and their respective OCs. Updates will come whenever I feel like it. 99Reads—Score—14d adds

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   These should all be helpful.

3. 3 地 The Hell Pianist: Starting by Selling the Lord a Dream 地狱钢琴师：从给领主画饼开始 Ye Molu, Who Loves Sun Cakes爱吃太阳饼的夜摩罗Anime Fanfiction445k WordsCompleted Hazbin Hotel fan fiction (Some readers near the top left rushed in and gave it a poor review after less than half an hour. But let me ask you, new reader: Would you rather trust passersby who merely skimmed the story, readers who spent hours immersed in it, or only yourself? Whatever the story is like, I hope you'll ignore others' few words and judge it for yourself.) [Wits and Strategy]+ [No Cheats]+ [Every Character Carefully Crafted]+ [Thrilling Plot]+ [No Romance Pairing (Ship whoever you li 7.4kReads9.4Score83614d adds

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   The first book teaches you how to outsmart others (figure it out yourself); the second book teaches you how to pick up girls.

4. 4 地 Hazbin Hotel: Don't Tell Me You Can't 地狱客栈：别说不行 Madam Zhou, Who Loves Pork Pies爱吃猪肉饼的周太Anime Fanfiction487k WordsOngoing Hell has never been short of lost souls, and this time is no exception. Justis, the weak, pitiful, and helpless former Grand Inquisitor of Hell, stumbles by a twist of fate into another Hell, one completely unfamiliar and crawling with danger. She can’t see where she came from, and for now, she can’t find her way back. As for who she’ll meet and where this journey will take her... There’s no need to rush. Since you’ve kindly stopped to rest, sit with this old fly a little longer. May we all st 4.8kReads8.7Score48614d adds
5. 5 常 Common Psychological Disorders 常见心理疾病 Zhifu知赋112k WordsCompleted Mental illnesses are a group of abnormal brain functions caused by a variety of biological, psychological, and social factors. They manifest as persistent disruptions in emotions, thoughts, or behavior, affecting social functioning and quality of life. Common types include anxiety disorders, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. They are not “character flaws” or “being oversensitive,” but health conditions that can improve with professional assessment, medication, and psychotherapy. See 507Reads—Score19014d adds

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6. 6 小 The Complete Guide to Novel Ideas 小说素材大全 Seven Nine Eight柒玖捌1.3M WordsCompleted This book provides all the material novel authors need. Help yourself, and I hope you enjoy it. Please leave a good review if you do. 1.5kReads—Score40914d adds
7. 7 中 A Brief History of Ancient Chinese Clothing 中国古代服饰小史 Wang Zhihong王志鸿Historical34k WordsCompleted The history of Chinese clothing stretches back a long way, and its development can be seen as a vivid cultural history. From the Xia dynasty through the Qing dynasty, Chinese clothing culture reveals the distinctive styles and transformations of each era. As an important vehicle of social culture, clothing reflects not only the aesthetics and craftsmanship of different periods, but also social structures, cultural exchange, and political change. From the simple garments of primitive society to m 210Reads8.6Score10414d adds

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8. 8 中 The Medieval Man 中世纪人 Ailin Bauer艾琳·鲍尔Historical130k WordsCompleted First published in 1924, Medieval People is one of Eileen Power’s best-known works. Drawing on account books, diaries, letters, records, wills, and other authoritative sources, Power vividly recreates the lives of six ordinary people in the Middle Ages. Through them, we glimpse many facets of medieval life: peasant living, monastic life, the wool trade, trade between Venice and the East, and middle-class family life, among others. With unprecedented vividness, detail, and insight, the book engag 140Reads9.1Score—14d adds
9. 9 民 Myths of the Nations: The Origins of Medieval Europe 民族的神话：欧洲中世纪的起源 Lu Zhao Yang Guang吕昭 杨光Historical152k WordsCompleted This book reveals the true story of the evolution of European peoples from Late Antiquity to the early Middle Ages, tracing more than two thousand years of history from ancient Greece to twentieth-century South Africa. Romantic political philosophy, “scientific” history, Indo-European philology, and ethnic archaeology may appear to be neutral, objective academic tools, but together they created nationalist historiography that abused and distorted the past, providing a historical basis for the ri 9Reads8.1Score—14d adds
10. 10 血 The Blood Crown: The Wars of the Roses 血王冠：玫瑰战争 Duan Yuhong段宇宏Historical244k WordsCompleted In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the Plantagenet dynasty in England saw two of the most famous wars in medieval Western European history: the Hundred Years’ War between England and France and the Wars of the Roses. Chinese readers with even a little knowledge of English history have usually heard of these wars, but know few details. Shakespeare’s celebrated plays Henry VI and Richard III, among others, have lent the Wars of the Roses a romantic, almost legendary aura. The Blood Crown: 79Reads8.2Score—14d adds
11. 11 英 A History of British Food 英国食物史 Clarissa Dickson Wright克拉丽莎·迪克森·赖特Historical267k WordsCompleted Famed food writer and celebrity chef Clarissa Wright traces the evolution of British dining in chronological order, from the Middle Ages, when eggs and bacon were the country's simple, homegrown fare, through the dynastic and imperial eras, when immigrants brought Eastern spices, ingredients, and cooking methods, to modern-day eating habits. In this book, you'll find stories of royalty, nobles, chefs, cookbook writers, food lovers, and ordinary people. You'll learn how queens from continental Eu 201Reads9.1Score10214d adds
12. 12 中 The Middle Ages: Power, Faith, and the Birth of the Modern World 中世纪：权力、信仰和现代世界的孕育 Li Yun李筠Historical271k WordsCompleted The Middle Ages were not a time of darkness, but a vibrant and colorful era. They are an intellectual proving ground for understanding the changes between past and present, and the differences between East and West. Following his books An Outline of Western History and An Outline of Roman History, Li Yun once again changes his approach and style of writing. Drawing on twenty years of scholarship, he has carefully built readers a fascinating museum of the Middle Ages. Step into this innovative mu 352Reads9.1Score10414d adds

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    Can create a persona for OC?

13. 13 三 A History of the Thirty Years' War: Europe's Tragedy 三十年战争史：欧洲的悲剧 Peter Wilson彼得·威尔逊Historical873k WordsCompleted The Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648) was one of the most devastating wars in European history. It ravaged Central Europe, killed millions, razed towns and villages, and inflicted immense suffering. In proportion to its population, the Thirty Years’ War caused even greater losses than the Second World War that followed. It also left a profound mark on the history of Germany. Peter Wilson’s book offers a comprehensive account of the war, covering not only military and political affairs but also cultu 44Reads8.8Score1714d adds
14. 14 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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15. 15 不 Learn Chinese History Without Memorizing a Thing 不用背照样学好中国史 Lin Xinhao林欣浩Historical140k WordsCompleted One game for every key concept: learning history is as fun as playing. Carefully selected core concepts make it easy to understand the patterns behind the development of Chinese history! If you were a leader in primitive society, how would you guide a group of people in surviving on a deserted island? If you were playing a management simulation during the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, how would you expand your power? If you went back in time to become an emperor of the Ming dyna 2.5kReads9.5Score47214d adds
16. 16 人 The Villain Everyone Envy (Vol. 01–Vol. 02) (2-Book Set) 人人羡慕的反派角色（Vol.01-Vol.02）（套装2册） Rain Drifting Coolly雨浮凉Urban198k WordsCompleted Gold Prize, 115th Light Novel Library Writing Contest! This Chinese light novel is amazing! 10th International Light Novel Award! 2018 National Bookstore Staff Pick! Magic, technology, martial arts, superpowers! This is the age of heroes. Superheroes step forward to protect world peace. Yet in the metropolis of Songhu, there is a supervillain boss whom everyone envies. The story of a supervillain’s rise, unlike anything you’ve ever read, begins now! All the awards above are completely fictional. 95Reads8.7Score—14d adds
17. 17 十 Eleven Madmen 十一个疯子 Lu Ban Banban鲁班班班Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted (Not mindless, no harem, no System, and not a conventional power fantasy. Please read with that in mind.) From the day you were born until now, have you ever had doubts like these? “Do I really exist?” “Does the world really exist?” “Why do I exist?” “And why does the world exist?” “Is my existence inevitable? If I die, will the world keep existing?” “At the moment m 38.7kReads9.4Score5.6k14d adds

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    These are pretty! [Kissing emoji]

18. 18 盗 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles Livestream: Kissing My Shipmates in a Snake's Mouth from the Start 盗笔直播：开局蛇口嗑CP Fei Han霏晗Mystery319k WordsCompleted [Female lead, no CP!] My name is Su Yue. I'm a star employee at the Quick Transmigration Bureau, and now I'm being chased through the rainforest by a horde of snakes trying to eat me alive while I complete a mission. The System tells me to ship a CP, saying the sponsor is waiting for me to dish out the sweet stuff. So, in the middle of escaping the snakes' jaws, I calmly raise my camera. “Hey, hold her tight! Wu Xie, look natural! That's it!” Zhang Qiling gives me a look that says he wants to st 113Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

19. 19 盐 Discourses on Salt and Iron 盐铁论 Huan Kuan桓宽Historical60k WordsCompleted The Discourses on Salt and Iron is an unparalleled work. It is the only book in the history of Chinese culture to provide a relatively objective record of debates within the ruling class between those in and out of power over major policies concerning the nation's finances, economy, diplomacy, and culture. Even today, more than two thousand years later, it allows us to understand not only the politics, economy, military affairs, and diplomacy of the time, but also the philosophical foundations u 5.2kReads9.3Score94814d adds

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    For OC (Original Fantasy), if it's set in the West, the Church and mysticism are indispensable, especially mysticism. I think mysticism plays a very important role in Western fantasy; there's no Western fantasy without mysticism. For mysticism, I recommend starting with "The Rose in the Secret Garden," then looking at various in-depth works, followed by religions like Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Christianity, and the smaller Nestorian sects. For modern times, you can also look at the Second Vatican Council. For ancient Greece and Rome, I recommend reading historical materials. As for creative works, Herodotus and Thucydides are enough. I highly recommend looking at the Roman emperors; they're quite entertaining. "Blood Meridian" mainly moved me because of its evil; just as humans create machines, and machines create machines, humans create evil, and evil can operate on its own for a thousand years. "Moby-Dick" is mainly about navigation. "The King in Yellow" can incorporate some bizarre elements; Lovecraft was influenced by this, as were Edgar Allan Poe and others. If you're interested in Eastern history, I recommend reading some historical texts, starting with the Records of the Three Kingdoms, which I think is a good choice. Don't go too deep at the beginning, or you might get discouraged. I mainly recommend the Song Dynasty because I like it and I'm not very good at using Tomatoes, so I can only create bookshelves. If you're interested in Japanese history, I recommend reading the Kojiki and The Tale of Genji. I personally like the Azuchi-Momoyama period. If you're familiar with Japanese swords and find reading boring, I recommend the game Touken Ranbu, which is quite good.

20. 20 大 Song Dynasty Attire: A Visual Guide to What People Wore 大宋衣冠：图说宋人服饰 Fu Boxing傅伯星Historical39k WordsCompleted Compared with general histories of clothing, which discuss Song dynasty attire only in passing, Mr. Fu Boxing’s The Garb of the Great Song, as Zheng Chao, adviser to the Zhejiang Association of Literary and Art Critics, writes in the book’s first preface, can be called “a history of clothing through the eyes of a painter.” After reading a wealth of Song-era records and spending more than thirty years collecting visual materials, the author approaches the subject through art, applying a painter’s 167Reads9.3Score10514d adds
21. 21 从 Life Was Slow in the Old Days 从前的古人生活慢 Mighty Pill大力丸儿Historical114k WordsCompleted If we transmigrated back to ancient times, how many episodes would we survive? An essential survival guide for anyone transmigrating into ancient times or an unlimited-flow historical setting! This book will teach you: [Speech] What did people in ancient times speak? How do you learn Mandarin, regional dialects, and Classical Chinese? [Clothing] What colors could we wear in ancient times, and what should we do if we wear the wrong color? [Time] Without alarm clocks, how could we avoid being la 63Reads9.1Score—14d adds
22. 22 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. 9.4kReads9.3Score2.5k14d adds
23. 23 中 Chinese Classical Furniture 中国古典家具 Hu Desheng胡德生Historical155k WordsCompleted Furniture art emerged as a new field of study amid the development of various forms of culture and art in the 1980s. It is a product of the development of Chinese culture and art. Today, we study, draw on, and summarize the valuable legacy left to us by our predecessors in order to carry on and develop the furniture art of the Chinese nation, learn from historical experience, and serve the development of modern furniture. This is both an important mission entrusted to us by history and an excell 62Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    I'm a fan of traditional Chinese style. If you're also interested, you might want to look for books on this topic. I also had a book that dissected the structure of ancient clothing, but my bookshelf is too big to find it now. I've read some of these books, but not others, and I didn't spend much time on them, so this is just for reference.

24. 24 东 A Pocket Guide to Eastern Aesthetics: Chinese Hanfu 东方美学口袋书 华夏汉服 Brown Sugar Aesthetics红糖美学Historical10k WordsCompleted Hanfu is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. From its weaving and dyeing techniques to its patterns and color palettes, every detail reflects a distinctive Eastern aesthetic. This book is part of the Hanfu-themed series Pocket Books of Eastern Aesthetics. Organized by dynasty, it features more than 30 styles of Hanfu, including the curved-hem shenyi, the straight-hem shenyi, and cross-collar ruqun, guiding readers into the world of Hanfu culture and helping them appreciate the beau 219Reads9.2Score10114d adds

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    Numbers 1-9 and 16 are plant-related. Numbers 11-15 and 17-20 are clothing design. Number 19 is mecha design.

25. 25 中 Ancient Chinese Patterns 中国上古纹饰 Wang Xiansheng王先胜Historical244k WordsCompleted This informative and exploratory book examines decorative motifs from ancient China, from the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties through the Qin and Han. Its subjects include motifs on bronzes, pottery, jade, and lacquerware, as well as Han-dynasty pictorial carvings. It also discusses a handful of unusual vessel forms and archaeological sites, along with the origins of ancient motifs and their connections to prehistoric designs. The book aims to introduce ancient motifs in a relatively systematic w 117Reads9.0Score—14d adds
26. 26 她 She Finds It Tiresome 她对此感到厌烦 Feihe妚鹤Anime Fanfiction315k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + No Romance + Western Fantasy + Female Awakening + Strong Female Lead] At a friend’s recommendation, player 6237486 bought a dating sim called The Goddess Chronicle. But she never expected to transmigrate into the game and become its heroine, Lilith. Even after successfully winning over the male lead, Lilith didn’t return to reality. To escape the game, she had no choice but to complete every route. Round after round, she replayed the game, winning over all the male leads and re 46.8kReads9.7Score7.6k14d adds

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    You only see how good Liu Zhonghe is to Kim Soo-ja, but you don't see how gentle and caring he is to everyone, you don't see how he quietly maintains the team in the corners where no one notices, you don't see his love for his solo fans and dream girls, you don't see how good he is to Lee Ji-hye, Han Soo-young, Lee Hyun-sung, Liu Shang-ah, Jung Hee-won, and Kim Nam-woon. You don't see it because Liu Zhonghe hasn't done it. (The last sentence appears to be a separate, unrelated statement: "Zhong Du 99").

27. 27 救 Help! What Do I Do After Accidentally Flirting with the Main God?! 救命！不小心撩到主神怎么办？！ Gentle Ripples on Cold Water寒水微澜Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + two male leads + underdog reversal + bottom + one-on-one romance + mutual firsts] The Supreme God got catfished in an online romance! And the other person ran away on the way to meet him! Enraged, the Supreme God issued a top-level wanted notice, determined to bring back the wife who had suddenly disappeared. … Xie Yaochen, who had already hidden in a small world to carry out a mission, blinked innocently. “Dating? Never done that.” “Online romance scam? No idea.” “Top-l 71kReads9.6Score8.7k14d adds
28. 28 捡 The Boyfriend I Picked Up Is Tomie [Book Transmigration] 捡来的男友是富江【穿书】 Pine Needles Make Good Wine松叶堪为酒Two Male Leads538k WordsCompleted [A seemingly insignificant character in the book, a detached, gloomy transmigrator with emotional deficit disorder × A playful man who seems gentle but is actually a twisted, sadistic menace, and has Tomie-like powers] [Two male leads, happy ending + transmigrate into a book + shou protagonist + both devoted and strong] Looking at the beautiful, fragile-looking boy kneeling in a pool of blood, gazing up at him and softly pleading to be taken home, Chi Mian lets out a weary sigh. This is an absur 20.9kReads9.6Score3k14d adds
29. 29 我 I’m a Social Butterfly on a Dating Show 我在恋爱综艺里社交牛逼 Dare Boldly放胆Two Male Leads688k WordsCompleted [Dating Show]+ [Ridiculous Comedy]+ [Everyone's Darling]+ [BL] Shen Qian transmigrates into a top-tier star forced by his company to join a dating show, armed with a persona as a social butterfly. He can't stop his career from crashing and burning, steals the male lead's love interest, and recklessly digs his own grave. The female supporting character treats him as a backup, the female lead sees him as a simp, and the male lead takes ruthless revenge on him. Shen Qian frowns. Is this really what 15.1kReads9.3Score2.1k14d adds
30. 30 二 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊 Meat Bun Won't Eat Meat肉包不吃肉Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [The audiobook adaptation of the same name, starring Gu Jiangshan and Sanshi, is complete. Tune in and give it a listen!] Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning's disciple had been a mistake. His master was far too much like a cat, while he was like a silly dog wagging its tail and fawning over him. Dogs and cats can't reproduce together, and the silly dog hadn't wanted to reach out his fluffy paws toward that cat in the first place. He'd always thought dogs should be with dogs, like his senior bro 100.9kReads9.7Score19.5k14d adds
31. 31 红 Red and White Wedding 红白囍 AyeAyeCaptainTwo Male Leads186k WordsCompleted [Republican-era nostalgia + supernatural + two male leads + equally matched powerhouses + pure-hearted madmen] [Brilliant and passionate young diviner Tian Suanzi, Mu Geshen X cold-on-the-outside, warm-on-the-inside heir to a family of physicians, the saintly doctor Chai Shuxin] A funeral is mournful, a wedding joyful, I travel from the world of the living to the Yellow Springs, Prepare incense, candles, paper horses, and a bridal sedan, Lady Meng offers us the nuptial wine. White paper, red rob 50kReads9.7Score11.9k14d adds
32. 32 病 Sickly Obsession 病态诱捕 Meizi Went Blind梅子瞎了Two Male Leads262k WordsCompleted Transmigrating into a book + proceed with caution: possessive, unstable love interest. Manga adaptation and publication rights have been signed; the print edition is now available. Other people who transmigrate into a book get a golden finger, a powerful System, and a huge protagonist halo. Li Dezhuang transmigrates into a book as a minor character: a disposable side character who’s good for nothing but his looks, with a ridiculously old-fashioned name to boot. To survive, Li Dezhuang resolves t 26.4kReads9.5Score4.5k14d adds
33. 33 欲EN Boundless Utterance 欲言难止 What About the McChicken麦香鸡呢Two Male Leads363k WordsCompleted Just as life was starting to get better, Xu Ze and Lu Heyang faced a new challenge. After graduating, Xu Ze became a doctor who saved lives, while Lu Heyang became a well-known figure in the Interstellar Federation. But misfortune struck Lu Heyang, and he lost his memory. During a crucial period in his treatment, circumstances forced the two apart, and Lu Heyang completely forgot Xu Ze and the friendship they had shared. Their friendship faced an enormous test. When fate brought them together ag 71.3kReads9.7Score16.1k14d adds
34. 34 附 Additional Inheritance 附加遗产 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads470k WordsCompleted Yaya was gone. She had killed herself. Though they weren't related by blood, she had been his older sister for over ten years. Now she had vanished just like that, leaving him a sizable inheritance and... a child. He was only nineteen that year, still a child himself, yet somehow he had to look after a teenager. The kid wasn't difficult to care for. The moodiness and rebelliousness of adolescence were nowhere to be seen. He was brilliant, far more mature and levelheaded than his age suggested, a 56.5kReads9.5Score16.7k14d adds
35. 35 针 Locked in a Deadly Match 针锋对决 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads319k WordsCompleted Yuan Yang is forced by his father to learn business management under Gu Qingpei, a newly hired commercial star. One is a wild, unruly rich young master, while the other is a cautious, shrewd industry leader. They take an instant dislike to each other, and whenever they meet, sparks fly as neither is willing to back down. By chance, Yuan Yang discovers Gu Qingpei’s secret and sets a scheme in motion against him. He never expects strange feelings to gradually take root in his heart. With their cla 33.6kReads9.5Score9.8k14d adds
36. 36 谁 Who Takes Whom Seriously? 谁把谁当真 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads363k WordsCompleted One is a fickle playboy who lives life as he pleases. The other has been through countless trials and puts reason before emotion. A relationship that began with “living in the moment” gradually turned into a bloodless battle of wits, where each tried to win the other’s heart. They distrust each other, yet feel drawn to one another, constantly testing each other’s limits with suspicion and probing. They knowingly fall into the trap, surrendering to feelings in confusion, until they’re caught in a 38.6kReads9.5Score7.9k14d adds
37. 37 快 Quick Transmigration: After Becoming the Protagonist of an Angsty Novel, I Slaughter My Way Through the World 快穿：穿成虐文主角后杀穿全世界 Windwatching King望风大王Two Male Leads523k WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration, no CP + lots of men with one-sided crushes + crowd favorite + physically unbeatable protagonist] Tang Lanqing, a victor in an infinite-flow world, accepts an invitation (or rather, gets tricked) by a romance System and enters tragic romance worlds as the protagonist… No matter. They may not understand plain speech, but he knows a thing or two about fighting (*^ー^) 1. Reborn as a devoted, long-suffering love interest looked down on by the scum gong and all his friends? He’l 4.9kReads9.3Score58214d adds
38. 38 战 A Soldier’s Mess: Legendary Wartime Cuisine of World War II 战士的餐桌：二战各国战地饮食传奇 Cong Pi丛丕Historical244k WordsCompleted Explore World War II through the dining table, and military history through food! A fascinating read for both casual readers and experts. Discover the flavors behind the battles of World War II and the distinctive military rations of Britain, America, the Soviet Union, Germany, Italy, and Japan! The Warrior's Table focuses on wartime food during World War II. Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, it selects dozens of fascinating stories about food to portray the diets of soldiers and civili 2.9kReads9.5Score66514d adds

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    Hmm... I read a lot of different things, basically just picking out what I need from each book. And even if I read it, I might not actually use it (?). OC: Do I have to join the army too? Me: Oh dear (but actually I was just daydreaming, there's still a ton of background information I haven't covered).

39. 39 铁 Iron and Romance: The Medieval Knight 铁血浪漫：中世纪骑士 Ni Shiguang倪世光Historical126k WordsCompleted You may know about the modern international practice of holding “round-table conferences,” but not necessarily its connection to the chivalric ideals of the Middle Ages. You may be familiar with the Western custom of “ladies first,” but not its ties to medieval notions of courtly love. You may enjoy modern sports such as horseback riding and fencing, but not know how these so-called “aristocratic sports” originated in medieval tournaments... Knights had a profound influence not only on the Middl 159Reads8.8Score—14d adds
40. 40 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 332Reads9.4Score10114d adds
41. 41 魔 Forty Thousand Years of Magic: A Global History of Witchcraft, Astrology, and Alchemy 魔法四万年：巫术、占星与炼金术的全球史 Chris Gosden克里斯·戈斯登Historical312k WordsCompleted In this book, the author tells a story of magic spanning more than 40,000 years. From the Ice Age to corners of the modern world still unknown, it crosses every continent, from the Mongolian grasslands to the Mesopotamian basin, from ancient Egypt to the grand palaces of London and Paris. Along the way, we meet priests, diviners, shamans, sorcerers, alchemists, and all manner of other figures, following them on an extraordinary journey. In the process, Gosden reveals that magic has played a far 473Reads8.4Score19114d adds

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    If OC is a Western fantasy world...

42. 42 欧 A History of Europe: The Concise European History You'll Love to Read 欧洲史（你一定爱读的简明欧洲史） Ren Siyuan任思源Historical171k WordsCompleted Europe has a long and glorious history. This book surveys Europe's development from the Paleolithic Age to 2000, focusing on the political, economic, and cultural history of Europe as a whole and of its individual countries during this period. It traces the first signs of human presence on the continent and the origins of its name, all the way to EU reforms and the introduction of the euro. Illustrations bring the text to life, while the book combines broad and detailed perspectives, bringing hi 1.7kReads9.4Score36914d adds
43. 43 如 How to Slay a Dragon: A Medieval Hero's Adventure Guide 如何屠龙：中世纪英雄冒险指南 Kaitelin Shidiwensen凯特琳·史蒂文森Historical124k WordsCompleted You were born in a small village and have suddenly been chosen to slay a dragon. Feeling overwhelmed? Don't worry: this "legendary" handbook will guide you through the Middle Ages, step by step! You'll need to choose gear suited for battle, learn a little magic or a few tricks to protect yourself, and find a mentor who's right for you. You'll have to figure out food and shelter along the way, while staying alert for crafty con artists and vicious bandits. You can pick a fight in a tavern with so 213Reads8.1Score—14d adds
44. 44 中 Ancient Chinese Designs and Motifs 中国远古纹饰 Wang Xiansheng王先胜Historical342k WordsCompleted This book is an informative and exploratory guide to the designs and patterns of ancient China, from the Neolithic era. It covers basic knowledge, general conditions, research methods, and the current state of the field. In a relatively systematic way, it surveys and interprets representative and typical designs, as well as distinctive archaeological remains, from archaeological cultures across different regions. It also classifies and discusses them from three perspectives: pictorial language, 141Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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    A wide variety of materials are available; fans of non-human OC (Original Character) content are in for a treat! [Smirk][Attention]

45. 45 中 The History of Chinese Officialdom (2 Volumes) 中国官制史（全二册） Bai Hua柏桦Historical543k WordsCompleted A History of China's Official System presents the insights that Bai Hua, a specialist in Ming and Qing history, has gained from decades of research into the history of political institutions. Taking a broad, dynamic, and long-term historical perspective, it offers a comprehensive and systematic account of the origins, development, and evolution of administrative offices and officialdom. The chapters on the introduction, royal and imperial power, central institutions, local administration, clerks 277Reads8.5Score11214d adds

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    Yeah, that's right. It probably involves worldviews, which means most of it doesn't seem to have much to do with the OC character design. [Thinking] Although I haven't watched most of it yet... But I think it's definitely useful.

46. 46 黑 Notes from Blackwind Pass 黑风口札记 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEEMystery705k WordsCompleted An aged, yellowed scroll of sheepskin and half of a broken meteorite jade entwine the fates of Lin Yan, a university history student, and Su Qing, a restorer of ancient jade. The mystery of their ancestors dying together at Heifeng Pass sends the pair into the deserts of the Western Regions, unaware that they are caught in a cycle of fate spanning three generations. Does the bronze compass point to the treacherous mechanisms of a prehistoric ruin, or to a secret their ancestors gave their lives 23Reads7.7Score—14d adds

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    Calling all fans of positive energy and adventure stories, especially those who enjoy Tomb Raider Chronicles and Ghost Blows Out the Light! The exciting new novel "Notes from Black Wind Pass" and the short story "Silk Road Jade Mirror: The Biography of Li Chong'an" are here! The suspense and supernatural elements are incredibly captivating; you won't be able to put it down from beginning to end. The imagery is also quite vivid. Feel free to disagree, and if you have any complaints about the plot, feel free to comment!

47. 47 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Tale of Li Chongan, Jade Keeper 丝路玉鉴：守玉丞李崇安传 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE38k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Story of Li Chong'an, Keeper of the Jade 31Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 48 手 Hand-Drawn Cat People: A Colored Pencil Tutorial for Adorable Cats (Full Color) 手绘喵星人：萌猫彩铅绘制教程（全彩） Jin Xiaowei金小喂10k WordsCompleted This book is divided into three main sections: an introduction to cat behavior, colored-pencil basics, and lessons on drawing adorable cats. Using familiar everyday cats as subjects, it includes 32 examples of cute cats in a wide variety of breeds and poses. It explains drawing techniques in detail, covering facial features, fur, movements, and expressions, and shares all the author's insights gained from years of studying how to draw lifelike cats. Get to know your own feline companion, learn c 2Reads7.8Score—14d adds
49. 49 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—Score—14d adds

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    Highly recommend this book! 📖📖📖📖

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