Urban Non-Fiction: Exploring the Realities of City Life Are you a fan of gritty, thought-provoking tales set in the concrete jungles? Look no further than the genre of urban non-fiction. Urban non-fiction, also known as urban literature or street lit, delves into the authentic experiences of city dwellers, tackling issues such as poverty, crime, and social inequality. In this article, we will recommend some must-read urban non-fiction novels, highlight their talented authors, and provide resources for further exploration. 1. "The Corner" by David Simon and Edward Burns: This critically acclaimed book offers an intimate and eye-opening view of life in Baltimore's drug-ridden neighborhoods. Co-authored by journalist David Simon and former detective Edward Burns, "The Corner" reveals the stark realities of addiction, poverty, and systemic failures. 2. "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matthew Desmond takes readers into the heart of Milwaukee, where families struggle to keep a roof over their heads. "Evicted" sheds light on the devastating impact of eviction and the cyclical nature of poverty, weaving together personal stories and in-depth research. 3. "Gang Leader for a Day" by Sudhir Venkatesh: Through his firsthand experiences, sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh unveils the intricate workings of gang culture in Chicago's housing projects. "Gang Leader for a Day" offers a compelling narrative that challenges stereotypes and provides insight into the complexities of urban communities. 4. "The Power Broker" by Robert A. Caro: For a different perspective on the urban landscape, this monumental biography of New York City's infamous urban planner, Robert Moses, is a must-read. Caro's extensively researched masterpiece delves into the political maneuverings and power struggles that shaped modern-day New York. These novels provide just a glimpse into the vast array of urban non-fiction available. Authors such as LeAlan Jones, Alex Kotlowitz, and Adrian Nicole LeBlanc have also made significant contributions to the genre. To explore further, consider visiting reputable websites like Urban Fiction.org or Goodreads, where you can find comprehensive lists of recommended urban non-fiction books. Whether you're seeking a compelling narrative or a deeper understanding of city life, urban non-fiction offers a window into the realities faced by many. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle into a cozy spot, and let the pages transport you into the heart of the urban landscape. Happy reading!
He is the creator of the "Aesthetic of Violence" film; he is called the "genius" director in the film industry; his movies have won numerous awards and created countless classics; he has inspired the potential of many artists' performances and created one movie king and queen after another; he is the renowned Hong Kong director - Lu Yan. P.S.: This book is purely fictional, and the stories all take place in parallel spaces. Group number: [group number]
92.32 Million words | 2022-02-11 17:38Update
Su Li, who woke up from chaos, had no memory and no system. She simply followed the guidance in the dark and calmly lived through each cycle of life. Slowly, she discovered that in every lifetime, her identity was that of a cannon fodder with an unfavorable outcome... A neglected wife left to suffer A brilliant scholar tempted An ordinary girl defeated by vanity A toxic childhood friend A fate entangled by love A creature named Phoenix Man... After countless cycles of reincarnation, Su Li, shining with immeasurable golden merit, finally realized that things were far from as simple as she thought.
324.81 Million words | 2023-05-31 11:15Update
Lin Yue, a worker in a processing workshop, had a stroke of luck after a careless mistake and gained the ability to see through things. At the same time, he discovered that the woman he had been living with for three months was actually a stunning beauty. With each stroke of good fortune, he excelled in the world of gambling, was pursued by beautiful women, and laughed proudly in the midst of flowers. Xiaobu's new work, "Specialized Divine Doctor," has been released, and he hopes that his friends will show their support by giving it a "red ticket" and adding it to their collections. Visit http://book.zongheng.com/book/.html
191.45 Million words | 2022-08-14 15:44Update
Rebirth in a Parallel World, Starting as a Small Video Anchor! Book Enthusiasts Group: Welcome to join and discuss!
199.43 Million words | 2022-07-07 23:54Update
Lin Fan accidentally obtained an extraterrestrial mothership that had crashed deep in the Mariana Trench, and from then on, the deep sea became his private domain. "Looking for top-quality seafood? Find Lin Fan." The owners of seafood markets from various countries called Lin Fan's company to place orders. "Need rare minerals? Find Lin Fan." Research institutions from all over the world approached Lin Fan. "Looking for top-grade pearls, agate, coral, beryl, agarwood, jade? Find Lin Fan." The CEOs of international jewelry companies said such things. "The 'New International Convention on the Law of the Sea' acknowledges that Lin Fan owns the international waters as his private property." At the United
133.98 Million words | 2021-04-17 21:20Update
Superhero, yes, he is the only superhero in the Earth Federation era. He has already written three completed books: "Supreme Medical Sage" with 10,000 words, "Rebirth Family Son" with 10,000 words, and "Official Road Cultivation" with 10,000 words. Brothers and sisters who are in need of books can have a look. Guaranteed quality, reliable production, and feel free to collect. Thank you all.
284.27 Million words | 2021-12-29 02:59Update
Web Novel Filling Festival is here - Exclusive Extra Chapters Released by the Master Updater, Free Entry for All. A clever and handsome young boy unexpectedly travels to Hokkaido, where he meets a calm and intelligent girl with long black hair known for her deductive reasoning skills. In this world, where the Japanese police force is referred to as the "Salaryman Group," they join forces to cleverly deduce and solve numerous mysterious cases... Well, that's impossible, of course. In reality, a boy is tragically struck by lightning and finds himself transported to Hokkaido. Through a series of fortuitous events, he accidentally befriends a foolish girl who claims to be the "Intellectual Duty" and the "Future Detective and Policewoman of Higashitamachi." And thus, a heartwarming story unfolds with this silly girl constantly squeezing out his wit. *wink*
89.33 Million words | 2020-10-22 12:44Update
A normal young man who was implicated and killed due to his sister's extraordinary abilities, begins a new life after being reborn in a parallel space. It is the journey of a true antagonist boss's growth. In the previous life, he was ordinary and powerless to resist, but in this life, he awaits the moment of turning things around. Also, the True Sword Group is open for VIP members. Welcome to join. Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions for discussion. The mysterious journey of a new book has already been released. If interested, you're welcome to take a look.
150.49 Million words | 2021-06-23 22:08Update
Chu Jiaqiang accidentally awakened the ancestral treasure, the Shanhe Sijitu! Within the picture lies a lake of spiritual water, capable of nurturing plants and improving animals. In order to fully explore the potential of the Shanhe Sijitu, Turing bestowed upon Chu Jiaqiang a set of body cultivation techniques and a set of breathing exercises, allowing him to cultivate both internally and externally. With the Shanhe Sijitu, even being a farmer seems highly desirable! He can take walks with his dog, tend to his land, and even use his true qi to occasionally treat illnesses. Life is so beautiful! Click + Collect + Recommend = Care. The new book "Fisherman's Legend" has been uploaded and is in urgent need of support from all brothers and sisters.
176.42 Million words | 2021-02-07 20:33Update
The mind has a nine-palace, capturing the light of treasures spanning a thousand years, the eyes witnessing five colors, understanding a multitude of precious objects. A nameless boy rises against all odds, as good fortune follows one another! What kind of mystical power does the mysterious turtle shell contain? The world of ancient artifacts is filled with deceit and unpredictability, yet my extraordinary skills and discerning eyes prevail! Endless encounters with treasures, all within a snap of a finger. Authentic version (Nine Years of Dust book club).
289.01 Million words | 2021-03-14 09:40Update
By accident, Ye Feng's contracted orchard became a garbage disposal site for otherworldly life waste, which is extremely dangerous in the other realm but considered as treasures by Ye Feng. With these treasures, the fish he raised and the fruits and vegetables he grew became exceptionally delicious, while also providing various miraculous effects such as beautifying, keeping fit, and enhancing male vitality. The pets he raised were all powerful beasts and birds; it was effortless for them to subdue lions, tigers, bears, and leopards, leaving countless wealthy and influential individuals green with envy. He researched and produced fishing bait that rendered the so-called fishing techniques in the world obsolete. As long as one had Ye Feng's super fish bait, even fools could become fishing masters.
179.10 Million words | 2021-08-01 21:22Update
Legend has it that if you stare at the sun for half an hour, you will see something different. Jiang Fan tried it and saw the winning numbers of the lottery and the fluctuation range of stocks. Easy money comes like this.
165.26 Million words | 2020-07-31 18:00Update
Materials are the foundation of industry and the cornerstone of an industrial nation. Qin Hai, a materials science expert from the century, traveled back in time to a small agricultural machinery factory in the year . With his arrival, all regrets will be eliminated, and a new era of brilliance will unfold. From electric functional materials, optical functional materials, biomedical functional materials, superconducting materials, nanomaterials, chemical film materials, smart materials, sensitive materials, to hydrogen storage materials... all kinds of miracles are showcased in "The Empire of Materials".
246.32 Million words | 2020-07-28 22:00Update
Lu Chen had a dream, a very long one. In this dream world, everything was familiar yet strange, and different characters played out different and exciting stories. Singers, actors, and freelance writers—surprisingly, he experienced three different lives in this dream world! When he woke up from the dream, Lu Chen embarked on a brilliant journey to become a perfect superstar! ———————————— P.S. This is a self-created parallel world setting. Please do not compare it to reality. As a new writer, I seek clicks, bookmarks, and recommendations!
215.64 Million words | 2022-12-25 14:40Update
Emperor Zhang Yang of the Northern Star Territory traveled back in time to the city, only to discover that his wife had become a quadriplegic vegetable as a result of persecution, and left behind a five-year-old daughter. In desperation to help his wife, he had no choice but to assist her in taking over another body, but he had no idea what would ensue...
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Eight hundred years ago in the Battle of Zhuxian Town, Xiao Bie Li, the top expert under Yue Fei's command, projected his astral body and broke through the time tunnel, attaching it to the body of Lin Yi Fei, a sophomore at Zheqing University...
155.35 Million words | 2021-03-31 10:06Update
He was reborn into a parallel world similar to Earth. With the novel "How Villain Became Strong," he created a trend of light-hearted stories. His "Condor Trilogy" took traditional martial arts novels to new heights. His retelling of "The Legend of the White Snake," "Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai," "The Cowherd and the Weaving Maid," and "Meng Jiangnu" became well-known love stories. As for his works "Journey to the West," "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," "Dream of the Red Chamber," and "Water Margin," they ushered in a golden age for national literature. Occasionally, he would also write songs that didn't exist in this world, like "Childhood," which became popular campus folk songs in the country. And every movie he directed, from "The Ghost Blow Out the Light" to the "Lost in Thailand" series, "Pancake Man," "Avatar," "Transformers," "Titanic," "Inception," and "Marvel Heroes," became dreams for people worldwide. He was the first person to earn wealth through art and the godfather of the global entertainment industry. His artistic wealth was enough to sustain the world for years to come. This book's QQ group: [group number]
203.18 Million words | 2023-06-11 17:30Update
The implementation of the household responsibility system in 1981 significantly improved the enthusiasm of farmers for farming and accelerated the pace of rural prosperity. This marked the beginning of what later came to be known as the Golden Era of Agriculture. Liu Xing, carrying decades of rebirth experience, soon arrived in Xiaoshi Village. To his astonishment, he discovered that the butterfly effect triggered by his appearance had quietly changed the social landscape decades later...
483.84 Million words | 2020-10-06 14:15Update
That year, Xu Yan kidnapped a has-been female celebrity for one hundred thousand yuan. He thought he would receive a cold pair of handcuffs, but unexpectedly, what awaited him was the red string of the Matchmaker? A daily life story with a central dog-food plot later on...
106.48 Million words | 2020-11-20 17:51Update
Gu Xiaotian, male, suffers from mild mental illness. He "encountered" a mental illness system, which sent him to a parallel time and space, traversing into the body of someone else who also suffers from mental illness. This is a joyful story of a mentally ill patient with a system, and his perception of a group of "ordinary mortals."... "Mr. Gu, may I ask for your thoughts on marrying the goddess in the hearts of the male animals in the Heavenly Emperor City?" "It's all the same as turning off the lights and being with someone else," Gu Xiaotian replied, pinching his nostrils in response to the reporter's interview. "Mr
79.00 Million words | 2020-10-23 11:10Update
Unexpectedly obtaining the inheritance of the mountain god, this may also be a good opportunity. There are actually many opportunities in the mountains, of course, more of them are the pleasures of life.
107.45 Million words | 2020-08-20 08:00Update
