Novels like Clear-Eyed in the World: Wisdom from Zizhi Tongjian
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- 1 Daily Psychology for Awakening 每日觉醒心理学 When psychology becomes a many-faceted mirror that reflects the soul, every day is a moment to awaken and reshape yourself. Do you find yourself repeating the same cycle? Do you long to change, yet remain stuck because of the voice insisting, “This is how you’re supposed to live”? When emotions overwhelm you, do you know you “shouldn’t lose control” but still can’t make sense of the currents beneath the surface? Do you care about the people around you, yet keep repeating the same scripts of hurt 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Anti-Burnout Godfather: A Cure for Every Kind of Education Anxiety 反内卷教父，专治各种教育焦虑 “Teacher, I can’t keep studying.” Those were the last words my best student left me before taking his own life. I, Fang Cheng, had been a celebrated master teacher, admired by everyone and responsible for sending countless children to top schools. Overnight, I became the “executioner” who had crushed a student! Fired and hounded online, I was disgraced, my reputation in ruins and my future destroyed. Consumed by endless remorse and self-exile, I clutched that thin suicide note and vowed to spend 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 A Historical Romance of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 春秋战国历史演义 A historical romance of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 A Historical Romance of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties 魏晋南北朝历史演义 A historical romance of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Comeback: From the Bottom to the Top 逆袭：从低谷到巅峰 This book isn’t here to make you feel good. It’s here so that when you wake in the middle of the night, you’ll find you’re still alive and still able to move. Reading it won’t make you more successful. But you won’t lie to yourself anymore. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 A Complete Guide to Cutting-Edge Science for Top Students 学霸必备科技前沿科普大全 Artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, astronomy, geography, medicine and health, and more... This book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive framework for learning popular science, helping them broaden their knowledge and improve their overall abilities. The book covers six major fields: natural sciences, social sciences, arts and literature, health and lifestyle, career planning and entrepreneurship, and travel and leisure. It includes all kinds of knowledge people need in their d 16Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 A Complete History of Europe 欧洲全史 A Complete History of Europe is divided into two parts: A History of Medieval Europe and A History of Early Modern Europe. A History of Medieval Europe traces Europe’s history from the dissolution of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD through the 16th century. A History of Early Modern Europe focuses on the period from the rise of representative government and science in the early 17th century to the beginning of the 20th century. The book covers the politics, economy, thought, and a 142Reads9.3Score—14d adds
- 8 A Cultural Guide to the Dao De Jing 《道德经》中华文化编写 A cultural adaptation of the Dao De Jing —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 A Plain-Language Commentary on The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art 《九章算术》白话文注解 A plain-language annotation of The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art 4Reads—Score214d adds
- 10 Man Is Born Free, Yet Everywhere He Is in Chains “人生而自由，却无往不在枷锁之中” “Man is born free, yet everywhere he is in chains.” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Encyclopedia of Popular Science 科普百科全书 Welcome to the ocean of knowledge! This encyclopedia is made especially for curious people like you, full of questions and a desire to explore. Whether you look forward to the future or have questions about the world, you'll find answers here. 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 The Ant Clan Awakens 蚁族觉醒 Anthropomorphism... Seeing the meaning of life from the perspective of an ant. The worker ants slack off... the male ants abstain... refusing to take part in one-time, sacrificial mating; The queen ants refuse to become breeding machines? Is that right? What impact will this have on the ant kingdom? Aduo: "I... don't think work has any meaning," Aduo ventured. After a long while, Xiaomo replied, "Meaning? What is that? Instinct tells us everything." "Is instinct always right? Look at those male 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 A Dream of Red Mansions, Explained by Wei 韦说红楼 My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 A Simple History of China (4-Volume Set) 简读中国史（全4册） The four-volume series A Concise History of China is now complete. The volumes are A Concise History of China, A Concise History of China: Power and Finance Behind Corruption Through the Dynasties, The Tributary System, and The Evolution of the Chinese National Character. Chinese civilization never developed in isolation. From the moment it emerged, it was influenced by other civilizations around the world. The first book compares Chinese and world history across time and space, helping readers 420Reads9.5Score11014d adds
- 15 The Many Sides of Human Nature 人性的那些事儿 There is no black-and-white good or evil here, only ordinary people wavering between desire and conscience. Peeling back the light and shadows within human nature, this book reveals the extraordinary glimmers of humanity within every ordinary person. 11.8kReads7.2Score31714d adds
- 16 The Regrets of the Red Chamber 红楼遗恨 Dream of the Red Chamber is by no means a boudoir romance. It is, in truth, a secret history of the Han people’s lost kingdom, written under the crushing pressure of literary inquisitions! Cao Xueqin used “Zhen Shiyin” (hiding the truth) to conceal the pain of a fallen kingdom, and “Jia Yucun” (preserving falsehoods) to hide a will to resist the Qing. Beneath a mythological facade, he wrapped a truth soaked in blood and tears. The stone that lacked the means to mend the heavens embodies the Han 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 Treating All Kinds of Difficult and Unusual Illnesses with Chinese Patent Medicines 用中成药治各种疑难杂病 Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history and profound depth. From ancient times to the present, it has grown into a towering tree and become an indispensable part of Chinese civilization. In ancient times, although traditional Chinese medicine served the Chinese people with techniques such as decoctions, pills and powders (patent medicines), acupuncture, massage, acupressure, medicinal baths, talismans and incantations, there were very few practitioners. These skills were in the hands of 46Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Computer Networking Made Easy 一读就会计算机网络知识 This book aims to help everyone master computer networking, using straightforward examples from everyday life to explain its basic principles. It can serve as a resource for beginners learning computer networking from scratch, and can also help students preparing for graduate entrance exams in computer networking better understand the difficult concepts in their textbooks. The networking knowledge in this book is neither too basic nor too advanced. It also includes many practical networking tech 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 A Professional Organizer’s Case Files 整理师实录 The story of a professional home organizer. As she tidies up, she witnesses the joys and sorrows, happiness and heartache of the people whose lives she touches. Through her work, she also comes to understand herself anew, transforms, and sets off on a fresh start. 216Reads8.1Score10014d adds
- 20 Dispel the Illusions, Preserve the Truth 祛魅存真 "Dispelling Myths, Preserving Truth" decodes the wisdom of our ancestors. Misrepresented images of the ancients, traditional culture stripped of its original meaning, distorted folk tales, muddled notions about ancient customs, and all manner of seemingly absurd folk sayings and taboos are waiting to be restored to their true form. This book offers a comprehensive look at traditional culture, from the meanings of lions and tigers and the symbolism of crows and magpies to the historical reality b 29Reads—Score1214d adds
- 21 The Lovers' Handbook 情侣秘籍 A new book is here: "The Couples' Handbook: A Practical Guide", featuring “100 fun, romantic stories of sweetness and happiness” and “heart-fluttering moments from everyday life as a couple.” This isn't a collection of tricks for saying sweet nothings, but a collection of true stories rooted in sincerity, genuine feelings, and real love. “Write about life, and seek spiritual happiness and fulfillment.” You'll discover that love at its best is the sweetness of saying one thing and meaning another 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 Words of Wisdom 智慧名言 Words of wisdom are the distilled essence of human thought, the crystallized experience of ages. In concise, carefully chosen language, they contain profound insights into human nature, life, and the world. From principles for dealing with others to the wisdom of self-cultivation, from strategies for overcoming hardship to insights for seizing opportunities, every saying is a beacon that guides us through life’s fog and helps us find our way. They sum up the laws of history while also anticipati 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 Dreams Can Be This Beautiful After All 梦，原来可以这样美好 A thousand years pass in a dream, as I witness the rise and fall of different civilizations in another world and the meteoric rise of Shenzhou. “My name is Zhu Feng. I’m not Mount Everest, blocking your way forward. I’m Zhu Feng, here to help you climb higher, one step at a time.” At an international exchange conference, Liu Mingyu said, “Please speak to me in Chinese. It’s a matter of respect for my mother tongue.” “Report! Plaster Island has sunk!” “The fortunes of Shenzhou have taken phys 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 I'll Spend the Rest of My Life Being Someone You Don't Mess With 余生做个不好惹的人 Every chapter in this book offers a clear and accessible discussion of the causes of people-pleasing, its behavioral patterns, and ways to change. All of the content is based on my own real-life experiences, personal observations, and thoughtful reflections, without borrowing from any related books. The book presents genuine examples from everyday life that are highly useful for readers to learn from and refer to. 1.4kReads8.4Score11414d adds
- 25 Matters of the Soul 灵魂的事 If this life has left you with too many regrets, then when your luck is at its worst, especially once the feelings that follow a run of bad luck have gradually settled or gone numb, spend some time alone and smoke a cigarette. You might as well think about your next life. Feel free to imagine it as you please, or even design it for yourself. At times of misfortune, I at least think it's a good remedy: first it calms your mind, then it lifts your spirits. If, as an adult, you can't look back fond 540Reads9.4Score16914d adds
- 26 The Mathematics of Lotteries and How to Pick Numbers 彩票的数学原理与选号方法 Correct common misconceptions such as “lottery tickets are a sure way to make money” and “you can get rich by picking the right numbers,” and make clear what a lottery really is: entertainment based on probability, not an investment tool. 550Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 A Complete Guide to Chinese Classics 国学常识全知道 The Complete Guide to Chinese Classics is divided into nine sections: politics and government, philosophy and scholarship, the study of heaven and humanity, literature, history, culture and the arts, folk customs and festivals, anecdotes from Chinese classics, and masters of Chinese classics. It covers everything from official systems, ethics, literary forms and schools, and language and writing to architecture and painting, offering readers a shortcut to mastering the knowledge of Chinese class 151Reads9.4Score—14d adds
- 28 A Historical Novel of Quantum Mechanics 量子力学历史小说 A Historical Novel About Quantum Mechanics —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Learn Physics Through Novels: From Kepler's Laws to Universal Gravitation 看小说学物理：从开普勒定律到万有引力 Learn Physics Through Novels: From Kepler's Laws to Universal Gravitation —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Learn Philosophy Through Novels: The Echoing Gong 看小说学哲理：铜锣声声 Learn Life's Lessons Through Novels: The Clanging of Copper Gongs —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Learn Math Through Novels: The Discovery of Imaginary Numbers 看小说学数学：虚数的发现 Learn Math Through Novels: The Discovery of Imaginary Numbers —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Boost Your IQ Through Novels: When the City Gates Burn, the Fish in the Moat Suffer 看小说提高智商：城门失火，殃及池鱼 Boost Your IQ Through Novels: When the City Gate Catches Fire, the Fish in the Moat Suffer —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Human Cognition and the Endless Quest to Explore the Universe 人类认知与宇宙探索的无尽征程 The Endless Journey of Human Understanding and Cosmic Exploration —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 The Complete Guide to Oratory 口才学大全 The Complete Guide to Public Speaking is a practical guide focused on improving communication skills. It dispels the misconception that eloquence is an inborn talent and helps readers master essential communication skills through a systematic approach. The book first lays a solid foundation, explaining how to build logical arguments and teaching readers to structure what they say using "point + example + transition" so they can avoid rambling. It then covers a wide range of situations, from list 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 The Records of the Grand Historian: Those Stories 【史记】那些事 Records of the Grand Historian is the first general history of China written in the biographical style. Compiled over more than a decade by Sima Qian, a historian of the Western Han dynasty, it was praised by Lu Xun as “the swan song of historians, a Li Sao without rhyme,” and is regarded as a work of exceptional historical and literary value. The book aims “to investigate the relationship between Heaven and humanity, understand the changes from ancient times to the present, and establish a scho 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 Ten Years: From Lost to Awakened 十年：我从茫然到觉醒 This book recounts, in chronological order, the author's real-life experiences over the decade or so after graduating from university and entering the working world. Through the many big and small events in his life, he hopes to find common ground with readers, and help them discover a direction of their own amid the confusion and cutthroat competition of today's society! —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 The Great Wisdom of Qu Yuan's Questions to Heaven: 172 Interpretations 大智慧之屈原天问172解 Two thousand years ago, Qu Yuan gazed into the vast cosmos and asked 172 questions in a single breath. From how heaven and earth first came into being, to how dynasties rise and fall, to how people ought to live their lives, his questions still resonate with every soul longing to push beyond the limits of its understanding. This book isn’t here to give you standard answers. It hopes to help you rediscover the courage to ask questions. By tracing the evolution of astronomy and geography from anci 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 He Never Got to Eat That Candy 那颗糖，他到最后也没吃上 He never did get to eat that piece of candy, not even in the end 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Two Dreams, Two Hundred Million, and Two Cries of “It’s Leaking!” 两层梦，两个亿，两声“漏水了” Two layers of dreams, two hundred million, and two cries of “It’s leaking!” 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 Discerning the Confusing, Proceeding with Care 辨惑徐行 When the gaokao is over and you stand at the first crossroads of your life, should you choose the major you dream of or the safer path? Once at university, how do you find your way through the maze of clubs, studies, and relationships? In graduate school, research dead ends collide with plans for the future, leaving you at a loss. Then, as you enter the workplace, overtime, promotions, and questions about the value of your career follow you like a shadow... "Finding Clarity, Moving Forward" foc 5Reads—Score214d adds
- 41 A Letter from Father to Son 父亲留给儿子的信 A Letter from a Father to His Son 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 The Daily Guide to Defying Fate and Changing Your Destiny 每日必知逆天改命宝典 While most people passively accept the fate laid out for them, this book has already prepared a “fate editor” for you. It’s not empty motivational fluff, but practical tools for changing your life; not obscure theories, but proven formulas for turning your fortunes around, tested by successful people throughout history. Learn one life-changing principle a day, reshape your thinking in three months, rise into a higher social class in six months, and completely rewrite your destiny in a year. Fate 38Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 43 Tales from Investiture of the Gods 封神演义那些事 Want to uncover the mysteries of the ancient war between gods and demons? Investiture of the Gods: The Story Behind the Legends takes you back to the fantastical era when the Shang and Zhou dynasties changed hands! Here, the foolish King Zhou is bewitched by a fox spirit and rules with debauchery and cruelty, filling the court with chaos through tortures like roasting people alive and throwing them into pits of venomous creatures, as well as carving out hearts and gouging out eyes. Meanwhile, Ji 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 A Grand Compendium of Famous Figures from Every Chinese Dynasty 中国历代名人大鉴 A must-read classic for every bookshelf: A Comprehensive Collection of Famous Figures Throughout Chinese History breaks through the barriers of dense historical sources. Forget rote memorization of complicated facts. Journey across five thousand years of Chinese history, from ancient sages to modern luminaries, all gathered here and presented in engaging detail. Stripped of excessive glorification and free from obscure language, its accessible yet elegant prose brings every famous figure vividly 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Recognizing Your Own Perspective 格局的自我认清 Prologue to The Bigger Picture Life is a boundless voyage, and we are all searching for the way forward. The Bigger Picture is like a lighthouse, illuminating the path to a broader perspective. This book focuses on five key dimensions for broadening your perspective: position, direction, method, pace, and rhythm. No matter where you start, you can accurately understand your position, like locating your coordinates on a vast star map; find the right direction, like setting the correct sails on a 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Unraveling the Ways of Human Relationships 揭秘人情世故 Everything in this book is fictional and does not represent reality. This book examines the essence of human relationships and social dealings, revealing the more hidden dimensions of power struggles in interpersonal relationships. When primordial chaos first opened, human relations began. Through interaction, history unfolded; through social ties, the world took shape. In the subtle and shadowy corners of today's world, hidden dragons conceal their scales and white tigers hide their claws. Only 26Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: The Humorous Edition 聊斋志异【幽默版】 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a collection of classical Chinese short stories written by the Qing dynasty author Pu Songling. Completed in the late seventeenth century, during the final stage of China's feudal society, it contains 491 stories. Using ghosts, fox spirits, and immortals as its subjects, the book reflects real society through supernatural tales. It depicts romantic love between humans and spirits, as in “Nie Xiaoqian” and “Yingning,” while also exposing the corruption of th 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 Spring and Autumn at the Dinner Table: A Vegetable Epic 盘中春秋之蔬菜史诗 Dear readers! Thank you for stopping by! Why do I love writing? Because writing is also a time for me to learn. I have to consult a lot of historical records and broaden my knowledge, so it's the most romantic way to grow as a person! Today, I'm going to write a book that will genuinely teach readers something! Did you know that tomatoes were once considered "poisonous fruit" and grown only for decoration for 300 years? How did the introduction of chili peppers completely reshape the flavor of S 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The 99 Women I Loved Most in My Life 我一生最爱的99个女人 A dialogue across time and space, beneath the stars, this is a romantic epic celebrating the world's most extraordinary women. With all the words I can muster in a lifetime, I will build an enduring literary temple to 99 women who illuminated human civilization. They are stars in the river of history that will never fade: queens who wore crowns and displayed wisdom and strength at the heights of power; women scientists who held test tubes and kindled the spark of truth in the realm of reason; ar —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 A Chapter-by-Chapter Deep Dive into Dream of the Red Chamber 【红楼梦】逐回深度解读 A Chapter-by-Chapter In-Depth Analysis of Dream of the Red Chamber is a scholarly work of literary appreciation focused on Dream of the Red Chamber, the pinnacle of classical Chinese literature. Organized around the novel’s chapters and grounded in close reading, it draws on a century of research to examine the work chapter by chapter from multiple angles. It is a “guide to solving its mysteries” and a “reading map” for fans of Dream of the Red Chamber. 88Reads—Score—14d adds
