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1. 51 历 The Complete Collection of Courtly Tales Through the Ages 历代宫廷演义全集 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Xu Xiaotian brings the secret histories of the Ming, Qing, and Tang courts to life in the style of a novel: the bloodshed of the Nine Princes’ struggle for the throne, Wu Zetian’s political schemes, and the tragic final days of the Chongzhen Emperor... The book has the solid historical foundations of a meticulously researched account, enlivened with the colorful flesh and blood of historical fiction. More vivid than official histories, yet more rigorous than tales of the past, it is an ancient v 124Reads9.5Score—Shelves
2. 52 白 The Meaning of the White Tiger 白虎通义 Ban Gu班固Historical53k WordsCompleted The Baihutong, also known as the White Tiger Discussions or the White Tiger Treatise on Virtue, is a collection of proceedings from an officially convened meeting on Confucian studies during the Eastern Han dynasty, as well as an imperially sanctioned work interpreting the Confucian classics. It holds an exceptionally important place in the history of Confucian thought and Han political thought. In 79 CE, the fourth year of Emperor Zhang of Han’s Jianchu era, the emperor personally convened a la 24Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   Cultivate oneself, manage one's family, govern the country and bring peace to the world! [Working on manuscript][Working on manuscript][Working on manuscript]

3. 53 清 Romance of the Qing Dynasty 清史演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical587k WordsCompleted Cai Dongfan's The Romance of the Qing Dynasty is an epic of sweeping grandeur. In a million words, it uncovers the century-spanning secrets of the Qing Empire, from its rise to its fall! From Nurhaci rallying his troops against the Ming with his “Seven Grievances,” to Kangxi outsmarting and capturing Oboi and putting down the Three Feudatories; from undercurrents stirring beneath the Qianlong Emperor's prosperous reign to the humiliating guns of the Opium War; then to Empress Dowager Cixi ruling 5Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   The charm of endless reading of literary classics. You will gain something new every time you read it. I recommend it to all book lovers [blowing kiss]

4. 54 西 Notes from the Western Expedition 西征随笔 Wang Jingqi汪景祺Historical35k WordsCompleted Notes from the Western Expedition is a collection of essays written by the Qing dynasty literatus Wang Jingqi during his journey west in 1724, the second year of the Yongzheng reign. The book comprises around 35,000 characters. Following the author's route from Hebei to Xi'an in Shaanxi, it weaves together his observations along the way, encounters with people, depictions of society, and accounts of historical events. Its scope is broad and its style meticulous, combining documentary value with 6Reads7.9Score—Shelves
5. 55 妈 The Seventh Door of Mother 妈妈的第七扇门 Tale of the Literary Star文星传Urban304k WordsCompleted For a long time, I never understood my mother’s past. This was the first time I had looked so deeply back on her life: one generation of women interpreting another. In the 1990s, my eighteen-year-old mother left a small mountain village in Nanyang and headed alone for the glittering city. A scrap of gum wrapper brought her face to face with the calamity of her life: Liu Dawang. And so the door to her fate opened. She made a living in urban villages and hotpot restaurants, leaning on her best fr 831Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is a classic of chronology. Bat shirt, bell-bottom pants, a microphone pager, and my heart beats wildly when QQ rings. When my parents were dating someone, they would swipe left and right if they were not happy, and they would die if they were happy!

6. 56 萨 Sardo 萨尔多 A Chirping Bird一只啼鸟Eastern Fantasy236k WordsCompleted This book is not suitable for children! As the Sacred Snow Mountain teeters on the brink of collapse, a young boy from the Saldo tribe unexpectedly awakens the “Eye of the Ancestors,” guarded by his people for a thousand years, and inherits the cultivation legacy left behind by the Ice River Immortal. He leads the remnants of the Saldo tribe on a deadly migration, fighting hordes of demon beasts on the Crescent Grassland, standing up to the brutal Wolf-Herding Demon Clan, forging alliances with 110Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   Classic literature! A traditional masterpiece! High quality literary novel! An epic story about a woman…

7. 57 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Half a Scholar半个书生Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery... 592Reads—Score115Shelves

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   Passion, years, suspense, fog, thrills and excitement!!!!

8. 58 瓦 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 Liang Langchuan梁朗川Historical74k WordsCompleted The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w 876Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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   Classical must-read books📚📚📚Classic chanting and spreading🌸

9. 59 低 The Slump 低潮 Fu Weixin from Tangzhou汤州的傅唯心Urban144k WordsCompleted A New Day, a New Beginning Before you’ve figured out your own story, why not come take a look at mine? There are twists and turns, and plenty of substance. Don’t miss it... Editor Fanfan says: “Grab them from the very first page, the very first page! Yes, you! Get in here. The dog at this place is yours to pet.” …Bring on the roasting, bring on the remedies, bring on the tough love… 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There is no point of view, only literary light. Philosophical stories, thinking after meals, cleaning brain waves, necessary for real life, don't be an addicted lamb.

10. 60 迷 A Bewildering Heart 迷惑之心 Fu Weixin from Tangzhou汤州的傅唯心6k WordsCompleted A Heart of Confusion 1Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 61 烦 An Irritable Woman 烦躁的女人 Fu Weixin from Tangzhou汤州的傅唯心7k WordsCompleted An Irritable Woman 12Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 62 天 The Power of the Gods 天神之力 Fu Weixin from Tangzhou汤州的傅唯心6k WordsCompleted The Power of the Gods —Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 63 腥 Bloodshed 腥杀 Fu Weixin from Tangzhou汤州的傅唯心8k WordsCompleted Bloodshed —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 64 渺 Small Yet Mighty 渺小而又强大 Fu Weixin from Tangzhou汤州的傅唯心7k WordsCompleted Small Yet Powerful —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 65 我 I'm Already Reborn, So Please Let Me Go! 我都重生了，求放过！ Fu Weixin from Tangzhou汤州的傅唯心Modern Romance32k WordsCompleted I’ve Been Reborn, So Give Me a Break! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 66 点 A Faint Glimmer 点点微光 Fu Weixin from Tangzhou汤州的傅唯心6k WordsCompleted A Faint Glimmer —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 67 说 The Complete Story of the Tang Dynasty: A Definitive Edition 说唐全传-精编完整版 Long-form Qing Dynasty Legends清代长篇传奇小说Historical360k WordsCompleted The definitive account of the heroes of the Sui and Tang dynasties. From Qin Qiong rescuing the emperor at Lintong to Li Shimin’s Xuanwu Gate Incident, it establishes Li Yuanba’s legend as the mightiest hero of the Sui and Tang. Classic episodes such as the oath of brotherhood at Wagang Stronghold and Cheng Yaojin proclaiming himself emperor fuse historical fiction with the traditions of folk storytelling, laying the framework for later narratives about the Sui and Tang. 98Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    The timeless charm of masterpieces

18. 68 小 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 39kReads9.6Score6.3kShelves

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    The traditional one is the most handsome

19. 69 大 The Ming Emperor's Beloved Consort, Wan Zhen'er 大明宠妃万贞儿 Mad Twenty-Four Snake疯廿四蛇Ancient Romance745k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead palace intrigue + mutual healing + coming-of-age romance] Was she a wicked concubine, or was she slandered? Why did a palace maid seventeen years older than the emperor become the most favored woman in the harem? The world scorned their love, but Emperor Xianzong’s devotion to Wan Zhen’er never wavered. She was Wan Zhen’er, the most favored woman in the six palaces, rumored among the people to be a “master gynecologist” who specialized in abortions. He was Emperor Xianzong, Z 7.9kReads9.4Score797Shelves
20. 70 雪 Tales of Strange Happenings in Snow City 雪城志异 Guo Xiaotang郭筱棠Mystery840k WordsOngoing A collection of short tales of the strange and supernatural, including ghost stories and even stories about aliens! Each story is only a few hundred words, so you can finish one in no time. Strange happenings and supernatural tales, demons and ghosts, tree spirits and fox fairies! Let your imagination run wild! Everyone is welcome to read! 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A collection of short supernatural stories and ghost stories! There is also an alien story in it! Classic!

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