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  1. Selected Contemporary Korean Short Stories 韩国当代短篇小说选 314k WordsCompleted This book brings together 27 short stories published between 2010 and 2020 in Koreana, a quarterly magazine of Korean culture and the arts. Most of the works have won major literary awards, and their authors are leading figures in contemporary Korean literature. Spanning a long period and encompassing a wide range of themes and writing styles, the collection offers a multifaceted picture of the state of contemporary Korean short fiction. 57Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  2. The World on the River: A History of China’s Canals 天下在河上:中国运河史传 161k WordsCompleted The Collection of Biographies of Famous Chinese and Foreign Rivers is neither a history book nor a geography book in the usual sense, nor is it a travel guide. Instead, it takes famous rivers in China and abroad as its subjects and, from an interdisciplinary perspective, systematically presents their living histories. Throughout history, rivers have been universally and profoundly connected with human development. To know and understand them anew is also to gain a fresh understanding of humanity 45Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  3. World Painting Illustrated Book 世界绘画图鉴 208k WordsCompleted Here, you can communicate directly with Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso, Rembrandt, Van Gogh... These famous art masters, understand their thoughts and feel their beautiful feelings. Here, you can also face life in the radiant silence with other painters who have left great marks in the history of art, and feel the true meaning of art. It is true that the 400 masterpieces are only a fleeting review of the history of painting, but they are enough to enable you to complete a wonderful art journey with 43Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  4. Observations on Everyday Life in the West (5-Book Series) 西方日常生活观察笔记系列(全五册) 991k WordsCompleted A book series that reveals the details of everyday life in the West that you won't see on a trip or find online! Experience the customs and culture of 18 countries across Europe, Australia, and America. This acclaimed series is by Bill Bryson, author of the bestselling popular science book A Short History of Nearly Everything! The Accidental Englishman delves into every aspect of daily life to paint a vivid, authentic portrait of Britain! The Lost Continent punctures America's image of prosperit 39Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  5. A Color Palette Handbook of Traditional Chinese Colors 中国传统色主题配色手册 14k WordsCompleted China's traditional "Five Colors" concept is not simply a matter of viewing individual things in isolation, but a broad, holistic System of thought. This book is a quick-reference color-matching guide for professionals, scholars, and enthusiasts working in art, design, and photography, as well as anyone interested in traditional Chinese colors. Traditional Chinese colors are intertwined with history, culture, and folk customs. The book selects the most representative shades, including 47 traditi 35Reads8.3Score—Shelves
  6. An Illustrated Guide to Ming Dynasty Seagoing Ships 明代海船图说 6 WordsCompleted Illustrated Guide to Ming Dynasty Seagoing Ships focuses primarily on warships. The book is divided into two parts: Ancient Illustrations and Descriptions, and Modern Commentary. The first part contains illustrations and descriptions: the illustrations show various ships recorded in ancient Ming texts, while the descriptions explain the details of each vessel. For the first time, this book brings together a remarkably comprehensive collection of illustrations and descriptions of Ming Dynasty sea 31Reads8.0Score—Shelves
  7. The Scent Picker: the Source of the World's Perfume 采香者:世界香水之源 130k WordsCompleted Perfume has a magical power on humans. It surrounds us, speaks of personality, evokes memories, demonstrates taste, and reminds us of the distinguished names of certain brands. Behind the elegance, every scent has its origin, including planting, plowing, picking, extracting, logging, extraction, and distillation. Fragrance pickers are not afraid of changing climates, barren land, fluctuating economic conditions and political situations. They work hard day and night to provide perfumers with rich 31Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  8. Twenty Lectures on Chinese Painting 中国绘画二十讲 151k WordsCompleted Twenty Talks on Chinese Painting focuses on organizing the history of painting and tracing its logical threads, offering readers a complete picture of its development. From the Neolithic Age to the present spans five or six thousand years. That may not seem long from the perspective of human evolution, yet humanity's ability to understand itself and the objective world has changed dramatically. A more comprehensive understanding of the objective world gave rise to advances in knowledge and the b 30Reads7.4Score—Shelves
  9. The Record of Lacquer Decoration 髹饰录 13k WordsCompleted The Treatise on Lacquer Decoration is the only surviving ancient Chinese work devoted to lacquerware craftsmanship. Written during the Ming dynasty by Huang Cheng, a lacquer artisan, the book reflects his profound knowledge of ancient lacquerware, especially its production and techniques. Its wide-ranging contents cover the history of lacquer decoration, raw materials, tools, techniques, varieties, taboos, and errors, making it a classic work on ancient Chinese lacquerware and craftsmanship. The 27Reads8.3Score—Shelves
  10. Nostalgic, Unhurried Days 怀旧慢时光 74k WordsCompleted A pocket-sized book you can carry anywhere, bringing the joys of stories into everyday life. Stroll through shopping streets, watch competitions, climb mountains, tend flowers, and savor human warmth. The simpler the days, the more delightful they become. This book contains the five themes mentioned above, each in its own volume: Nostalgic Slow Moments, Holiday Fun and Games, The Allure of Mountain Life, A Love of Gardening, and Life’s Many Flavors. Nostalgic Slow Moments Even the great masters 26Reads7.6Score—Shelves
  11. Chinese Food 中国食物 329k WordsCompleted This is a wide-ranging and captivating work of history and ethnography about Chinese food. Beginning with ancient history, the author shows how food occupied a central place from the start in Chinese government policy, religious rituals, and the nourishment of the body. Following the course of history all the way to present-day China, the book offers a rich, fascinating, and thought-provoking account of the regional diversity of Chinese cuisine. 26Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  12. Dinosaur Expedition 恐龙科考 45k WordsCompleted The vast universe and teeming sea of humanity are full of every kind of wonder, with strange events cropping up one after another. Countless unsolved mysteries and marvels of technology are endlessly fascinating and unfathomable, leaving us unable to make sense of the environment in which we live. 24Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  13. Calligraphy Appreciation 书法鉴赏 217k WordsCompleted In order to fully implement the party's education policy and vigorously promote quality education, the Ministry of Education issued the "Guidance Plan for Public Art Courses in National Colleges and Universities", requiring the establishment of public art elective courses including "Calligraphy Appreciation" in colleges and universities across the country. In order to implement the spirit of the Ministry of Education's documents and do a good job in teaching "Calligraphy Appreciation", we compil 23Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  14. The Yangzhou Lecture Series (Complete in Six Volumes) 扬州讲坛系列(全六册) 653k WordsCompleted The Yangzhou Forum was founded by Master Hsing Yun in 2008 with the aim of promoting traditional Chinese culture. It has been ten years since its establishment and has developed into the top high-end cultural forum in China. Most of the speakers are famous figures in Chinese cultural circles directly invited by Master Hsing Yun. Since the start of the lecture in 2008, the speakers so far include Yu Guangzhong, Qian Wenzhong, Yu Dan, Yu Qiuyu, Meng Man, Tang Jiaxuan, Li Zhaoxing, Wu Boxiong, Yang 23Reads8.5Score—Shelves
  15. Discovering Famous Paintings with the Masters (Complete in Three Volumes) 跟着大师看名画(全三册) 283k WordsCompleted Following the Masters Through Great Paintings (3-Book Set) includes Twenty Lectures on Great Masterpieces of World Art, A History of Chinese Painting, and A Brief History of European Art. Twenty Lectures on Great Masterpieces of World Art is one of Fu Lei’s best-known works. An introductory and essential book for learning to appreciate art and study Western art history, it has been called the “Chinese Art Story.” The book explores 20 great Western artists and their masterpieces from the Renaissa 23Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  16. A Guide to Folk Embroidery 民间绣活谱 137k WordsCompleted The Manual of Folk Embroidery comprises two parts: the theory and the craft of folk embroidery. Its theoretical section draws on written sources, supplemented by field research, to systematically explain the concept of folk embroidery, its folk culture, classification, and historical development. The structure is shaped by the subject matter and forms a coherent whole. The book focuses on constructing a comprehensive guide to folk embroidery techniques. Its main content covers basic stitches, fu 22Reads8.3Score—Shelves
  17. Strange Winds and Customs 奇风异俗 49k WordsCompleted The vast universe and the teeming sea of humanity are full of wonders and strange happenings. Countless mysteries remain unsolved, and the marvels of science and technology are boundless and unfathomable, leaving us unable to make sense of the environment in which we live. 22Reads8.9Score—Shelves
  18. Audubon’s Complete Collection of High-Resolution Hand-Painted Birds, Collector’s Edition 奥杜邦手绘鸟类高清大图全集(典藏版) 10k WordsCompleted John James Audubon (1785–1851) was a renowned American painter and naturalist. His illustrated bird guide is recognized as a “national treasure of the United States.” His Birds of America was not only an important resource for scientific research but also a peerless artistic masterpiece that profoundly influenced wildlife illustration in later generations. It was once hailed as the greatest and most influential natural history work of the 19th century. 22Reads9.0Score—Shelves
  19. Legends of the Three Teachings, Nine Professions, and Seventy-Two Trades 三教九流七十二行传说 182k WordsCompleted This fine collection of cultural works, compiled by Qin Hongsheng, covers literature, biographies of notable figures, history, and culture, among other subjects. 22Reads8.5Score—Shelves
  20. 300 Hand-Drawn Poster Projects for Elementary School Students 纯手绘小学生手抄报300例 1k WordsCompleted This is the latest hand-drawn poster book from the Hui Duoduo team. Its members worked tirelessly for more than 180 days and nights, using over 600 paintbrushes to create a thousand hand-drawn poster designs based on everyday school assignment themes. From these, they selected the 300 best pieces for this collection. With more examples and richer content, every theme is drawn from students' everyday poster assignments. The book also takes into account children's differing levels of drawing exper 20Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  21. On Writing: What Makes a Good Article Good? 文章例话:好文章究竟好在哪里 84k WordsCompleted This book, written by Ye Shengtao, offers guidance to young people on how to appreciate literature. It features twenty-seven works by renowned writers. Each entry first presents an excerpt from the original work, followed by Ye Shengtao's commentary, explaining in detail what makes it good and what readers can learn from it. The selections are all classics by celebrated authors, including Zhu Ziqing's “The Sight of Father's Back,” Ba Jin's “Friends,” Lu Xun's “Watching a Play,” and Zhou Zuoren's 20Reads8.5Score—Shelves
  22. 100 Great Academic Works That Teach Us to Think About the World, Volume One 思考世界的100部学术名著(上) 120k WordsCompleted From ancient times to the present, countless works of scholarship have offered brilliant insights. But how many have truly reflected on the world and shaped the way we see it today? This book brings together one hundred Chinese and international scholarly works that examine the world. Their ideas ring out together in a magnificent profusion, allowing us to stand on the shoulders of those who came before and look ahead to a brilliant future! 20Reads8.7Score—Shelves
  23. National Treasures: The Archives 国宝档案 63k WordsCompleted In the vast cosmos and the teeming sea of humanity, nothing is beyond belief. Strange events abound, and countless unsolved mysteries and technological marvels are endlessly fascinating and unfathomable, leaving us unsure of the world we live in. 20Reads8.7Score—Shelves
  24. 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 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 20Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  25. Jia Xiang II: Jia Zhangke’s Film Notes, 2008–2016 贾想Ⅱ:贾樟柯电影手记2008-2016 120k WordsCompleted This book collects Jia Zhangke’s articles, speeches, and conversations from 2008 to 2016. Written alongside his films, these pieces chronicle his life and reflections both on and off screen, his concern for and contemplation of sweeping historical and social change, and the broader, deeper foundations of his life. They also reveal the origins and destination of his films. In his movies, Jia Zhangke records individuals whose lives are disrupted by politics in an age of momentous change, along wit 19Reads8.9Score—Shelves
  26. Folk Literature 民间文学 87k WordsCompleted Folk literature is the verbal art of the working people, created and passed down orally by the people. It includes prose forms such as myths, folk legends, and folktales; verse forms such as ballads and long narrative poems; as well as folk dramas, storytelling and singing, proverbs, riddles, and other genres. 18Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  27. Ancient Industry 古老行业 69k WordsCompleted The characteristics of this series of books are panoramic display, vertical and horizontal, and the content is narrated in the form of storytelling. The language is popular, clear and clear, with pictures and texts, intuitive images, ancient charm, and elegant style. It has strong readability, appreciation, knowledge and extension. It can allow readers to fully touch and feel the rich connotation of Chinese culture, enhance the national self-esteem and cultural pride of the Chinese people, and c 17Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  28. Tales in Soft Hues: A Fresh Watercolor Painting Course 淡彩物语:清新水彩绘画课(全彩) 34k WordsCompleted Everyone wants to preserve the beautiful moments in life. Besides taking photographs with a camera, you can also bring a fountain pen, a sketchbook, and a box of paints, and draw wherever you go, capturing colorful memories in a different way. This book is both a tutorial on watercolor painting with pen and ink and a guide to recording everyday life through art. Starting with the basics, it first addresses the tools and fundamental techniques that most watercolor enthusiasts want to know about. 16Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  29. Searching for Dashilan 找寻大栅栏 264k WordsCompleted Dazhalan Street is 270 meters long and home to many time-honored shops, giving the capital’s commercial world its reputation for “honest prices and fair dealing for everyone.” Its many old theaters made it the cradle of Peking opera and the birthplace of Chinese cinema. The neighboring lanes are packed with kilns, money shops, silver exchanges, and banks, offering a concentrated history of China’s financial development. The nearby antique street, rich with treasures, has revealed the remarkable 16Reads8.6Score—Shelves
  30. Our Words 我们的文字 213k WordsCompleted Using the protection of intangible cultural heritage as its starting point, this book introduces Chinese writing and its related history, lineage, writing systems, preservation and dissemination, ethnic characteristics, and protection. It combines educational, entertaining, and artistic elements, explaining its subject in clear, accessible language. The book is richly illustrated with numerous precious photographs taken by the National Library of China's Memory Project, making it highly readable 14Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  31. Magnificent Chinese Masterpieces 了不起的中国名画 92k WordsCompleted Chinese painting is a treasure of Chinese art, with a long history and a distinctive artistic style. This book selects representative masterpieces of Chinese painting, presenting them in historical order and focusing primarily on appreciation, while also introducing the distinctive techniques used in composition, form, and color. The paintings span a wide range of subjects, including figures, landscapes, flowers and birds, and scenes of daily customs. High-resolution images are paired with comme 14Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  32. The Pleasure of Collecting 收藏的意趣 108k WordsCompleted Rooted in the local culture of Gaomi, The Pleasure of Collecting explores more than forty kinds of collectibles, each fascinating in its own way. It records the cultural heritage and zest for life of the people of Gaomi, encompassing the many flavors of life and the passion for collecting. This book traces the personal journeys of collectors of local art and shares the knowledge and experience exchanged among specialist collectors. New Year prints, paper-cutting, embroidery, clay figurines, eart 14Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  33. Knocking on the Door to Drama: Sixteen Lectures on Theatre 叩戏剧之门:戏剧十六讲 211k WordsCompleted The stage is a little world, and the world is a great stage. Theater reflects life. It is distinguished from all other art forms by actors portraying characters onstage and performing stories directly before an audience, which is why it is called a "living art." Its immediacy, live performance, and interactivity give theater a unique artistic appeal. Enjoying theater is refined entertainment, but it is also a dialogue with the soul and a journey of the spirit. This book focuses on the essential 13Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  34. Chinese Mythology & Thirty-Six Stratagems 114k WordsCompleted Fictional or semi-fictional stories and practical concepts are like yin and yang, the two fundamental principles of ancient Chinese philosophy. In this book, we present just such yin and yang, namely, "Chinese Mythology" and the "Thirty-Six Stratagems." The mythology here describes ancient beliefs in origins, ancestors, history and deities. On the other hand, the "Thirty-Six Stratagems" were originally a collection of strategies or practical ruses for warfare. But today, many Chinese people appl 13Reads8.6Score—Shelves
  35. A Guide to Collecting and Buying Handheld Curios 手把件鉴赏购买指南 53k WordsCompleted There is a kind of collectible that is beautiful, fun, and charming. The more you handle it, the better it looks, and it can even increase in value. It can't talk like a pet, but in its own unique way, it accompanies you as you explore culture and experience life. It is the hand-held collectible. Hand-held collectibles have sparked wave after wave of enthusiasm in China, yet the general public lacks a thorough understanding of them. This book provides the most comprehensive, detailed, and authen 13Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  36. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword (Original English Edition) 菊与刀(TheChrysanthemumandtheSword)(英文原版) 437k WordsCompleted This book is presented entirely in English. It is the renowned classic by American anthropologist Ruth Benedict, a well-known study of Japanese character and culture, and an essential read for anyone seeking to understand Japan. The serene, graceful chrysanthemum is the emblem of the Japanese imperial family, while the fierce, uncompromising sword symbolizes the samurai code. Beginning with Japanese ways of life and representative events, the book discusses Japan’s views on war and goes on to th 13Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  37. A Complete Guide to Chinese and Foreign Culture: 1,500 Cultural Facts You Should Know 中外文化常识一本通:不可不知的1500个文化常识 505k WordsCompleted This is an accessible introduction to world cultures. The editors have selected representative cultural knowledge and historical materials from China and abroad. Its contents cover literature, philosophy and ideas, history and archaeology, art, sports and entertainment, language and writing, publishing and media, politics and law, medicine, famous sights, and historical sites, addressing many topics people may want to learn about. 13Reads8.7Score—Shelves
  38. Rongbaozhai Painting Manual: Ancient Paintings, Part 71, Landscapes by Shi Tao of the Qing Dynasty 荣宝斋画谱 古代部分七一 清石涛绘山水 7k WordsCompleted This volume features more than 40 works by Shi Tao. In his early years, he modeled his landscapes on the masters of the Song and Yuan dynasties, developing a spare, elegant, and lucid style. In his later years, his brushwork became bold and free, his use of ink rich and flowing, and his compositions increasingly varied. He excelled especially at small album leaves. His flower paintings are graceful and vivid, brimming with natural charm and a fresh, refined spirit. His figures are awkwardly rend 13Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  39. The Complete Guide to Chen-Style Tai Chi: Form and Application, Volume One 陈式太极拳体用全书(一) 12 WordsCompleted Chen Style Tai Chi was founded in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, more than three hundred years ago. It inherited and developed, in an integrated form, the various schools of boxing popular among civilians and soldiers during the Ming dynasty. 13Reads8.2Score—Shelves
  40. A Study of Pushkin and Russian-Soviet Literary Thought 普希金与俄苏文艺思想研究 179k WordsCompleted This book examines Pushkin’s literary and artistic achievements through his relationship with world literature, the Russian Enlightenment, and the idea of the people’s character in Russian literature. It affirms his place and influence in literary history. Pushkin founded Russian national literature and its literary language, setting an example for Russian literature in every field, from poetry and novels to drama and fairy tales. Gorky even called Pushkin “the beginning of all beginnings.” His 13Reads7.7Score—Shelves
  41. The Character of Chinese Cities 中国城市性格 262k WordsCompleted This book showcases 20 of China’s most distinctive and charismatic cities. 13Reads8.0Score—Shelves
  42. Record of the Buddhist Monasteries of Luoyang: A Classic on Ancient Temples and Geography 洛阳伽蓝记:古代寺塔记地理名著 35k WordsCompleted A Record of the Buddhist Monasteries of Luoyang, also known as The Monastery Record, is an ancient Chinese text on Buddhist history. More than a decade after the Eastern Wei moved its capital to Ye, Yang Xuanzhi, a military aide, revisited Luoyang and recorded the splendor of its suburban Buddhist temples before the city’s destruction, along with an overview of the changes in its history. Completed in 547, the fifth year of the Wuding era of the Eastern Wei, it is a collection of historical and 12Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  43. Wedding Customs and Traditions 婚事礼俗 75k WordsCompleted This book series offers a panoramic view, moving freely across a broad landscape. It tells its stories in accessible, clear language, accompanied by illustrations that make its subject vivid and easy to grasp. It evokes the elegance and charm of ancient times, with a refined style, and is highly readable, enjoyable, informative, and thought-provoking. It allows readers from all walks of life to experience the rich depth of Chinese culture, strengthens the national pride and cultural confidence o 12Reads8.3Score—Shelves
  44. The Eight Strokes of Yong 永字八法 1k WordsCompleted This book is in the public domain and is not subject to copyright restrictions. Chinese civilization has a long and rich history, and traditional culture shines like a sky full of stars. These classic works distill the wisdom accumulated over thousands of years and bring together the finest of human thought. They have been compiled and edited to make them easier for readers to enjoy and discuss. 12Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  45. Dinosaur Park 恐龙公园 50k WordsCompleted In the vast universe and among the countless people on Earth, there is no shortage of strange and extraordinary things. Bizarre events keep cropping up, while countless unsolved mysteries and technological wonders remain endlessly fascinating and unfathomable, leaving us unable to make sense of the environment we live in. 12Reads8.5Score—Shelves
  46. Indonesian Folktales 印度尼西亚民间故事 91k WordsCompleted Indonesia is located in southeastern Asia and consists of 17,508 islands. It is the largest archipelago country in the world and is known as the "Country of a Thousand Islands". Each island is surrounded by green mountains and green waters and has summer all year round. People call it the "Emerald on the Equator." From whom did Indonesians learn to grow rice? How was the "Perfume River" formed in Java? Are there really sea monsters in the vast blue Lake Toba on the island of Sumatra? Why is the 11Reads8.5Score—Shelves
  47. How to Write: A Few Simple Steps to a Great Article 文章作法:写好文章就这几步 85k WordsCompleted First published by Kaiming Bookstore in 1922, this book grew out of lecture notes prepared by Mr. Xia Mianzun at Changsha First Normal School and Chunhui Middle School in Baima Lake. Educator Liu Xunyu later revised and edited the notes in light of his own teaching experience, bringing them to their final form. Xia Mianzun and Liu Xunyu explain the writer’s proper attitude, how to select, organize, and sequence material for factual writing, literary nonfiction, the meaning of narrative writing, 11Reads8.4Score—Shelves
  48. Legends and Culture of China's Famous Buddhist Temples 中国佛教名寺文化传奇 179k WordsCompleted This book covers cultural legends associated with China's Five Great Mountains, famous Buddhist mountains, ancient battle passes, ancient strategic passes, natural fortress passes, the Four Great Monasteries, thousand-year-old temples, famous Buddhist temples, famous Tibetan Buddhist temples, and stele forests and ancestral temples. 11Reads8.0Score—Shelves
  49. The Brush Formation Diagram 笔阵图 3k WordsCompleted Works on calligraphy. One roll. Old title written by Mrs. Wei of Jin Dynasty. Mrs. Wei, named Wei Shuo. But whether it is the work of Mrs. Wei has always been controversial, so let's leave it aside for now. The method of discussion and the starting point of the discussion are all derived from Cai Yong's "Nine Movements"; and "Bi Zhen Tu" proposes a series of calligraphy aesthetic concepts that have never been discussed before, such as: "using the brush", "learning from the ancients", "holding th 11Reads8.1Score—Shelves
  50. History of Social Life in the Yuan Dynasty (History of Social Life in Ancient China Series) 元代社会生活史 (中国古代社会生活史系列丛书) 270k WordsCompleted In the long history of China, although the rule of the Yuan Dynasty lasted only more than a hundred years, under the "great unification" situation of China, the mutual influence and integration of farming culture, nomadic culture, and fishing and hunting culture left an indelible mark on the social life of all ethnic groups in China. "History of Social Life in the Yuan Dynasty (Essence)" written by Shi Weimin provides a detailed description of all aspects of Chinese social life in the 13th and 1 10Reads7.8Score—Shelves