This Is a Very Unhinged Reading List 这是一个非常尿性的书单

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I've given the list a major cleanup. Some of the books I added before have stopped updating, and others didn't really fit my taste, so I reluctantly removed them and started over. I can promise that I'll read every book I add, and write a thoughtful recommendation for it. Anything on the list is sure to be good, at least in terms of plot and prose, and better than many other books. I prefer polished, substantial writing: traditional stories that aren't amateurish or padded. I may lean toward print-style fiction, with an appreciation for the weight of the prose rather than how exciting it is. I won't recommend books by famous authors. Everyone already knows them. I'm looking for lesser-known books and giving them a read. I'll add the good ones, and I'm open to recommendations too. When suggesting a book, give me the title and a passage you think is especially well written. I'll try to add a new book every week. Since the list is capped at fifty, every slot matters. I'll gradually narrow it down to thirty books that stay put. There's a huge amount of online fiction, but honestly, very little of it is worth reading. I'm especially not recommending old books. Finding good ones among new releases is like looking for a needle in a haystack. I'll review each book based on its subject, prose, plot, style, and originality. I'll add the book first, then write the recommendation. Some people read for entertainment, some want to learn something, and others hope to find beautiful sentences and moving stories. I'm the latter. I'm really busy most of the time, so it takes a while to organize everything. Thanks for understanding. Also, if you're out of things to read, you can browse the books on this list. I haven't written recommendations for all of them, but they're all good. There are no anime-themed, science fiction, fantasy, military, or sports novels here, because I don't know those categories at all.

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1 The Crosstalk Master 相声大师 Tang Sifang唐四方Urban2.3M WordsCompleted This is a novel about real life, about the rise and fall of the crosstalk world over several decades, and about folk performers. Crosstalk Master full-subscription group. A screenshot of your subscription is required to join: 585834469 A project funded by the Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation 0Votes945.1kRecs261.6kFans
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This is a novel that depicts reality, a novel that chronicles the rise and fall of the crosstalk industry over several decades, and a novel about folk artists. Crosstalk Masters' Book Club: 551574545 A group for all subscribers of crosstalk masters. A screenshot of your subscription is required to join. Group ID: 585834469 Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation-funded projects
2 Moon-Piling Flute 堆月箫 By the Hand of God以神之手Martial Arts1.3M WordsOngoing The unreasonable Young Master Liuguang, the naturally gifted culinary prodigy, the mysterious mastermind behind the scenes, the white horseman in golden robes known as the East Sea God of Slaughter, the immortal eccentric who has lived for millennia... This is a story where the supporting characters shine with peerless brilliance. Everyone has a secret, and in the end, all the secrets become one. The dangers you can see aren't the real dangers. Good and evil are hard to distinguish, and the will 0Votes325.6kRecs101.3kFans
3 Pet King 宠物天王 All Broken皆破Urban4.1M WordsCompleted [1. Download a suspicious game] [2. Catch a few magical pets to be your companions] [3. Lead your pet shop to success through a fun, easygoing daily life] ###Volumes 1–3 of the print edition are now available from major online retailers### VIP group: 567288256 (for readers with a fan rank of 5,000 or higher) 8Votes1.7MRecs882.7kFans
4 Spirit Crystal Supplier 灵晶供应商 Serious Driver正经司机Xianxia216k WordsOngoing His tears can be sold as diamonds or taken as miracle medicine! Holding an onion, Lu An feels utterly miserable. As a grown man, he has to squeeze out tears every day. It's a hard life! But when he counts the spirit crystals in his hands, he stops feeling sorry for himself. Spirit crystals for sale! One will make you fairer and healthier, Two will have a powerful effect, but might make you explode, Three... Hey, hey, don't eat them so fast! 0Votes41.5kRecs70.5kFans
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Tears can be sold like diamonds, and even consumed as a panacea! Lu An, clutching the onion, felt incredibly frustrated. As a grown man, having to squeeze out tears every day was truly miserable! However, after counting the spirit crystals in his hand, Lu An felt no longer aggrieved. Selling spirit crystals! One pill that whitens skin and improves health. Two potent pills will cause the body to explode. Three... Hey, hey, hey, don't eat them yet!
5 Trail of the Immortal Through the Sea of Clouds 云海仙踪 Fox in the Tree树下野狐Xianxia1.2M WordsOngoing In the early years of the Southern Song, the land is in turmoil. Buddhists and Daoists clash, while the Demon Sect runs rampant. Xu Xian, the son of a Hangzhou medicine merchant, is swept against his will into the world of martial arts and forced to embark on a wondrous journey among immortals and demons. Bound by bloody vendettas and tangled passions, he is fated to stand alone against the world. A new classicist wuxia fantasy novel, a White Snake Legend retelling by Shuye Yehu, taking you into 0Votes12.9kRecs23.6kFans
6 Legend of the Tea Immortal 茗仙传奇 Little Du the Talented Scholar小杜探花Xianxia1.5M WordsCompleted The Mortal Realm of the Nine Provinces: Home of the cultivators. The Immortal Realm of the Nine Provinces: The ancient homeland of those who have ascended. The Buddhist Kingdom of the Nine Provinces: The Western Pure Land. The Study of the Nine Provinces: A reading room for recluses. The Martial World of the Nine Provinces: The ultimate destination of martial artists. The Demon Mountains of the Nine Provinces: The haunts of great demons. The Underworld of the Nine Abysses: The place of reincarna 0Votes54kRecs5.6kFans
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The Nine Provinces of the Human Realm: The abode of cultivators. Nine Provinces Immortal Realm: Ancient Land of Ascended Beings. The Buddhist Kingdom of Kyushu: The Western Paradise. Kyushu Study: Hermit's Reading Room. Kyushu Martial Arts World: The Ultimate Land for Martial Artists. Nine Provinces Demon Mountain: Great Demon's Abode Ridge. The Nine Netherworld: the place of reincarnation. Demons wreak havoc in the realm: a battlefield engulfed in flames. The human realm of the Nine Provinces is divided into seven major forces: cultivators, evil people, monks, scholars, ghosts and monsters, and martial artists. Wielding a sword, I sing freely as I roam the world; in moments of leisure, I sit quietly and savor fragrant tea. If you ask what true freedom is, listen to the flute and your heart will find peace. Watch as the protagonist, Tianming, reigns supreme among heroes in this world, and none dare to provoke him.
7 The Forty-Six Billion-Year Symphony of Evolution 进化的四十六亿重奏 Phase Walker相位行者Sci-Fi11.2M WordsCompleted Starting from the birth of life on a single planet, witness the rise and fall of countless civilizations, and the birth and extinction of species. Amid endless natural and geological catastrophes, nothing stays the same forever. Only by constantly adapting and evolving through adversity can one achieve perfect victory. The story begins with a tiny cell... 74Votes2MRecs1MFans
8 The Bandit's Path 寇道 Insect Dream虫梦Xianxia1.6M WordsCompleted A bandit is an invader! Those who follow the bandit's path have hearts as hard as iron and stone, and stand firm through fire and water. Neither heaven and earth can stop them, nor ghosts and gods confuse them. They do what others cannot. Born without the makings of a fighter, he sets his sights on martial arts and the gates of immortality. But with rebellion in his bones, the only path to eternal life is the bandit's way. New book: Daoist Arts Master. 0Votes213.3kRecs99.7kFans
9 The Immortal and Demon Qin Empire 仙魔大秦 Little Fish in the River江溪小鱼Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing Qin Ge transmigrates into the body of Qin Er Shi, the Second Emperor of Qin. The Great Qin dynasty has only one month left before it falls. He also discovers that this is an unbelievable world of fantasy. Confucius once traveled among the feudal states. With his brush, he wrote the Spring and Autumn Annals; with a flourish, he repelled ten thousand foes. His sharp words waged war across the land, and his righteous spirit brought order to the world. He proved the Dao through Confucianism and beca 0Votes108.4kRecs97.1kFans
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Qin Ge transmigrated and became Qin Er Shi. The Qin Dynasty was only one month away from its demise. He also discovered that it was an incredible fantasy world. Confucius traveled to various states, wrote the Spring and Autumn Annals, defeated countless enemies with his pen, debated the world with his words, stabilized the world with his righteous spirit, proved the Way through Confucianism, and finally became the sage. Lao Tzu once rode an ox westward, and purple clouds came from the east. He summoned wind and rain, and turned beans into soldiers. He wrote a magnificent 5,000-year history. He ascended to immortality, which shocked the world. He is known as the ancestor of Taoism. In ancient India's Mauryan dynasty, Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, ultimately founding Mahayana Buddhism. Even further back, in ancient Egypt, pharaohs enslaved millions of people to build pyramids and conducted mysterious and clandestine rituals. Qin Ge must survive against all odds, first dealing with the unfathomable Zhao Gao, then defeating the true dragon Liu Bang and the overlord Xiang Yu, ultimately leading Chinese civilization on a winning streak to dominate the world! (Book club: 334594512)
10 Qinglian Sword Tales 青莲剑说 Hua Biao华表Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted The heavens and earth were born, chaos divided, and a green lotus entered the dust of calamity; In an age of great contention, where humans and demons survive, who dares ask who is supreme beneath the heavens? A green snake’s mouth, a wasp’s sting, what could be more ruthless than the human heart? With a sword in his heart, he ferries all living beings across; ruthlessness surpasses the deepest affection. 0Votes250.8kRecs111.7kFans
11 Gods and Demons Across the Heavens 神魔诸天 Mirror of History史镜Infinite Myriad Worlds594k WordsOngoing He rises amid myths and reincarnates beneath the Heavenly Way... As technology flourishes and the world undergoes a transformation, myths descend... and the mortal realm becomes a paradise for cultivation. Countless ancient legacies spread throughout the world. Mere mortals embark on the path to transcendence, and gods, immortals, and Buddhas are no longer beyond reach. An ordinary commoner travels through worlds of myth, endures endless horrors, and embarks on a path to transcend himself. In Li 0Votes15.8kRecs27.2kFans
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Rising from mythology, reincarnating within the cycle of destiny... With the advancement of science and technology, the world undergoes dramatic changes, and myths descend... The human world is transformed into a paradise for spiritual practice. Countless ancient traditions have been passed down through the world, and ordinary people have embarked on extraordinary paths. Sacred beings and immortals are not far away. An ordinary commoner travels through a mythical world, experiencing endless terrors, and embarks on a path of self-transcendence. In Liaozhai, gods and ghosts coexist, creating a bizarre and terrifying world. On Mount Shu, he roams freely on his sword, decisive in battle. In the Investiture of the Gods, those below the level of a sage are all mere ants. In Journey to the West, there are eighty-one tribulations, making the journey difficult and dangerous. In this life, he neither inquired about the past nor sought the next; he lived a life of passion, quick revenge, and laughter amidst the cycles of reincarnation.
12 The Gourmet of the Wilderness 娱乐之荒野食神 Auspicious Imperial Sister祥瑞御妹Urban1.9M WordsOngoing Leaving behind the automated City of Appliances and the prosperous metropolis shrouded in smog, he sets out to travel the world, visiting deserted islands, swamps, mountains, rainforests... He seeks the most thrilling adventures and the most rustic delicacies! Charcoal-grilled spiny lobster and king crab, golden pan-fried matsutake and termite mushrooms, fragrant braised camel hump and bear paw, fresh, delicious truffles and caviar served on lotus leaves. I'm Nicholas Dog, and this is Wild Gourm 0Votes1.4MRecs818.3kFans
13 EN Cultivation Chat Group (The Daily Life of a Chat Group) 修真聊天群（聊天群的日常生活） Legend of the Paladin圣骑士的传说Urban8.5M WordsCompleted One day, Song Shuhang accidentally joined a chat group for veteran sufferers of immortal-cultivation chuunibyou. Everyone in the group addressed one another as fellow Daoists, and their profile names were all things like Palace Master, Cave Master, Perfected One, and Celestial Master. Even the group owner's lost pet dog was described as a great demon hound that had run away from home. All day long, they chatted about alchemy, exploring secret realms, cultivation experiences, and such. Then one 114Votes17.6MRecs15.7MFans
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One day, Song Shuhang accidentally joined a chat group for hardcore fans of fantasy novels and chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur). The group members all addressed each other as "fellow Daoists," and their nicknames were filled with various titles like "Lord of a Palace," "Master of a Cave," "True Person," and "Celestial Master." Even the group owner's lost pet dog was referred to as a "Great Demon Dog Who Ran Away from Home." They spent all their time discussing alchemy, exploring secret realms, and cultivation techniques. One day, after lurking for a long time, he suddenly discovered that... Every single member of the group was actually a cultivator, the kind who could move mountains and overturn seas and live for thousands of years! Aaaaaah, my worldview has completely shattered overnight! Book club: Kyushu No. 1 Group: 207572656 Jiuzhou Group 2: 168114177 Jiuzhou Group 3: 165210665 (New) Nine Provinces No. 1 Group (VIP book club, verification required) 63769632
14 The Gourmet’s Supplier 美食供应商 The Cat Who Can Cook会做菜的猫Urban6.0M WordsCompleted “In the distant East, there is a strange little restaurant that has turned down Michelin three-star ratings several times. It’s expensive: a bowl of egg fried rice with soup costs RMB 288. Oh, I forgot, it also comes with a plate of pickles. Even so, plenty of people line up for a table. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations. You have to queue in person, and countless people fly in on private jets just to get in line. Of course, there’s no place to park your plane or your car. The service is 8Votes8.3MRecs3.3MFans
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"In the far East, there exists a strange little shop that has repeatedly refused Michelin three-star ratings. The prices are exorbitant; a bowl of fried rice with soup costs 288 RMB, oh, and it includes a side of kimchi, yet even so, long queues form. They don't accept reservations, only walk-ins, and countless people arrive by private jet specifically to queue, though of course, no parking or landing spots are provided. The service is appalling; customers are expected to serve themselves, clear their own dishes, and even wipe the tables! Good heavens, this owner must be insane." —Michelin Guide Foodie group, everyone is welcome to join and chat: 526149614 Dragon Tiger Fight Main Group: Subscribe to all accounts to join! 577415455 Cai Mao appears unpredictably~
15 Coiling Dragon 盘龙 I Eat Tomatoes我吃西红柿Western Fantasy3.3M WordsCompleted A blood-eyed, shaggy-maned lion as large as a building; a purple-eyed, golden-furred ape of boundless strength; a world-destroying Nine-Headed Hydra Emperor; a terrifying thunder dragon that wields destructive lightning… This world has no shortage of wonders. It is a vast, fantastical realm. The mighty can soar through the sky atop a black dragon's head, while terrifying magic can burn rivers, destroy cities, and flatten mountains… This book tells the fantastic journey of a young man who possess 105Votes7.9MRecs6.1MFans
16 The Matrilocal Husband 赘婿 The Angry Banana愤怒的香蕉Historical6.4M WordsOngoing In the final years of the Wu Dynasty, the age was turbulent and the realm was in chaos. Jin and Liao faced off against each other, the situation was unstable, and after a century of humiliation, the first faint glimmer of dawn signaling its end had finally appeared. Emperor Tianzuo, Wanyan Aguda, Wuqimai, Genghis Khan Temujin, Jamuka, Chilawen, Mukhuali, Bo'erhu, Bo'ersu, Qin Hui, Yue Fei, Li Gang, Zhong Shidao, Tang Ke, Wu Min, Geng Nanzhong, and Zhang Bangchang: loyal ministers and treacherous 337Votes13.5MRecs5.1MFans
17 EN I Come from the Mortal Realm 我从凡间来 Longing for Jiangnan想见江南Xianxia7.8M WordsCompleted I came from the mortal world, seeking immortality here. 0Votes8.2MRecs1.2MFans
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I come from the mortal realm, seeking immortality. I came from the mortal realm. (Ordinary group: 546435549) VIP book club: 556919537 (Full subscription required for verification)
18 Tales of Herding Gods 牧神记 House Pig宅猪Eastern Fantasy5.9M WordsCompleted The ancestral rule of the Great Ruins says: When night falls, do not go outside. The old, weak, sick, and disabled residents of the Great Ruins’ Remnant Village find a baby by the river and name him Qin Mu. They raise him with painstaking care. One day, night falls and darkness engulfs the Great Ruins. Qin Mu steps out of his home… Be a villain who revels in the spring breeze! That’s what the blind man tells him. Qin Mu’s rise as a villain is just beginning! 128Votes15.5MRecs7.6MFans
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The ancestral precept of Daxu says, "Don't go out after dark." The elderly, weak, sick, and disabled villagers of Daxu Village found an infant by the river, named him Qin Mu, and raised him with great care. One night, as darkness enveloped Daxu, Qin Mu stepped out of his home… Be a villain who sways in the spring breeze! The blind man said to him. Qin Mu's path to villainy is on the rise! Book club groups: 600290060, 624672265; VIP group: 663057414 (verification required); Regular group: 424940671
19 My 1979 我的1979 Haggling Over Every Penny in a Fancy Hat争斤论两花花帽Realistic Fiction4.0M WordsCompleted When you wake up, you’re back in that era. Facing the past once more, can you guess how it will end… 8Votes6.7MRecs2.2MFans
20 Tomb Guardian Beast 镇墓兽 Cai Jun蔡骏Mystery & Supernatural1.2M WordsCompleted Tomb guardians are mythical beasts from ancient China, the natural enemies of tomb raiders. They guard the underground palaces of emperors and generals, protecting humanity’s ultimate secrets. In 1900, the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing, and Empress Dowager Cixi fled to Xi’an. The heir to the craft of the last imperial tomb artisan was unexpectedly born atop a coffin in an ancient Tang dynasty tomb. In an age of upheaval, from the late Qing dynasty to the Republic and then the world wars, 0Votes287.3kRecs127.4kFans
21 Azure Spirit's Heartbreaker 青灵诛心 Tales of the Red Dust红尘志异Xianxia1.3M WordsCompleted A short-lived young master stumbles into the world of immortals and discovers that the cultivation world is nothing like he imagined: not every sword can be drawn from its sheath; a sect leader of an entire generation likes to wear a green hat; the most powerful magical treasure is a living person; the most vicious spell can make someone live forever; and King You of Zhou, the most foolish ruler in history, has far too many unspeakable secrets... P.S. The story follows Investiture of the Gods an 0Votes70.9kRecs89.7kFans

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