My Favorite Books of the Year, All Great Reads 年度最爱，都是好书

1 琅 Nirvana in Fire 琅琊榜 Hai Yan海宴Ancient Romance746k WordsCompleted The Langya List, a tale of changing fortunes, gathers the realm’s extraordinary talents. It tells the story of Mei Changsu, the “Qilin Genius,” whose unmatched brilliance allows him, despite his frail health, to unravel layer upon layer of mystery and outwit treacherous villains. He seeks revenge to clear the name of those wrongfully condemned years ago and help a new ruler ascend the throne. From a resolutely masculine perspective, it reflects the profound loyalty and enduring bonds between men 1Votes1.5MRecs745.3kFans

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The Langya List, a scroll of historical tales, encompasses all the extraordinary talents of the world. It tells the story of Mei Changsu, the brilliant strategist known as the "Kirin Scholar," who, despite his frail health, unravels a web of intrigue and outwits treacherous officials to clear his name of a long-standing injustice and support a new emperor. The story reflects the unwavering loyalty and camaraderie among men from a masculine perspective, and sings a song of transformation for passionate men. The TV series Nirvana in Fire, co-directed by Kong Sheng and Li Xue, and starring Hu Ge, Wang Kai, Liu Tao, and others, premiered on September 19, 2015.

3 神 Mythical Version of Three Kingdom 神话版三国 Grave Dirt and Wild Grass坟土荒草Historical24.9M WordsOngoing Chen Xi watched a soldier toss aside a boulder weighing hundreds of pounds and stared speechlessly at the heavens. Is this really the late Eastern Han? Lu Bu single-handedly tore through an army of ten thousand. There’s no way that’s scientifically possible. Zhao Zilong really seems to have a dragon’s soul possessing him. He split a mountain with one sword. Is he even human? Dian Wei protected Cao Cao by himself as they fought their way out of the enemy camp, casually slaughtering thousands of e 2.3kVotes11.9MRecs2.8MFans

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Chen Xi looked at the soldier who had thrown a boulder weighing several hundred pounds away, speechless as he gazed at the heavens. Was this really the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty? It seems illogical that Lü Bu single-handedly broke through an army of ten thousand. Zhao Zilong is truly possessed by the dragon spirit; he can cleave mountains with a single sword strike. Is this really a human? Dian Wei single-handedly protected Cao Cao as they fought their way out of the enemy camp, casually slaughtering thousands of enemy infantry and cavalry. His combat prowess was off the charts! Something's not right here, is it? Chen Xi casually picked up a goose feather fan and waved it, creating a strong wind. He sighed, "This is a myth, isn't it? Even I'm not normal." P. S.: Actually, this is a serious farming/development story... QQ Group: 476971307 (The old group is gone, this is the new one) Full subscription verification group: 949176942 Soy sauce group: 397441818 (almost full) Group 2: 418928396 (Almost full) Group 3: 188981452 (This one also crashed before, so we've replaced it with a new one). Group 5: 850567843 (The previous one was taken down, a new one has been created)

5 嫁 Married Under Heaven 嫁冠天下 Yun Ni云霓Ancient Romance790k WordsCompleted She was cautious and always planned ahead. A favorite of the Empress Dowager and a rare noblewoman in the Wu Dynasty, she was still schemed against and killed. She has returned, but all she wants is to live for herself this time. Transmigrating into the body of a woman of poor character? No matter. She never wanted to be a virtuous wife anyway. If she doesn't make a glorious mess of things and ensure that those who harmed her get no peace, how can she do justice to the life Heaven has given her? 3Votes570.8kRecs109.9kFans

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She was cautious and prepared for any eventuality. She was the Empress Dowager's darling and a rare noblewoman in the Wu Dynasty, yet she was still plotted against and killed. She returns, but only wants to live her own life. She transmigrates into the body of a morally corrupt woman, but that's alright, she doesn't want to be a virtuous wife anyway. If she didn't make a big scene and keep those who harmed her from having any peace, how could she be worthy of the life that God had given her? Anyone with 2000+ fan points or who has subscribed to any book by the "Master" can apply to join the VIP group. Group number: 542814025

6 圣 The Sacred Ruins 圣墟 Chen Dong辰东Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted Rising from ruin, returning from extinction. The seas turn to dust, lightning and thunder fade away, and that wisp of dark mist draws near the earth once more. The shackles of the world are broken, and a brand-new world reveals a mysterious corner of itself... 36Votes32MRecs20.3MFans

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Rising from ruin, reviving from oblivion. The ocean turned to dust, the lightning withered away, and that wisp of mist once again approached the earth. The shackles of the world were broken, and a brand new world unveiled a corner of its mystery...

8 国 Scandals at the Imperial College 国子监绯闻录 Not a Blade in the Page页里非刀Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted New novel out now! You were merely a passing breeze, Yet somehow you stood alone and summoned a mountain flood! -------Shen Zetang One-sentence summary: A young woman investigating a case disguises herself as a man, passes the imperial examinations, and joins the court. Before she knows it, the Grand Secretary has carried her off to his residence to keep the household in order. Ye Li Feidao readers' QQ group: Lu Yi Wu Wu Jiu Ba Er Qi 2Votes265.7kRecs53.6kFans

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The new book has been released! You are an unintentional gust of wind passing through the hall. Yet, its arrogance and isolation have unleashed a torrent of floodwaters! -------Shen Zetang In short: This is the story of a young woman who disguises herself as a man to take the imperial examinations and attend court in order to solve a case. If she is not careful, she will be taken back to the mansion of the chief minister to keep the house in order to protect her. Page Non-Knife Reader QQ Group: 615598247

11 战 The Warlord of the Warring States 战国野心家 The Last Name最后一个名Historical3.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the early Warring States period, he has no family name and a status so lowly, yet he dares to harbor ambition. To make that ambition a reality, he becomes Mozi’s disciple, then spends years enduring hardship within the Mohist school as he schemes to seize the position of Grand Master. Mozi passed down teachings but wrote nothing, so he compiles the Mohist Canon and changes it beyond recognition. Amid the rivalry of the feudal lords and the tumultuous age, he alone believe 4Votes364.8kRecs271.7kFans

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He transmigrated to the early Warring States period, his status so lowly that he didn't even have a surname, yet he dared to harbor ambitions. To support his ambition, he became a disciple of Mozi, infiltrated the Mohist school, and endured for several years in order to usurp the position of leader. Mozi transmitted but did not create; he compiled the Mo Canon and completely altered it. In an era of warring states and great strife, he stubbornly believed in the saying, "Is one born with a special destiny?" In short, this is the story of an ambitious person.