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!
Q: How to run a murder mystery store? Jiang Qi: It's simple. All you need is to have a murder mystery store and have the characters from the murder mystery game come out and be your game masters. Then you can successfully run a murder mystery store. At first, Jiang Qi thought he was playing a card management game, managing a murder mystery store. Later, he realized it was actually a restaurant. A large amusement park with a restaurant. A shopping mall with amusement facilities and restaurants. A resort with a shopping mall, amusement facilities, and restaurants. Jiang Qi: Wait, does anyone remember that I actually opened a murder mystery store? Game guide: This game is a card game, there will be no punishment for quest failures. Please focus on collecting cards and upgrading them. Cards can be upgraded up to three stars, so please work hard to level up your cards. This game offers high freedom, so players are encouraged to explore on their own. All rights of explanations belong to the game.
232.71 Million words | 2022-10-29 15:06Update
Summary: Ye Feng transmigrates into the world of urban novels and becomes a wealthy and handsome villainous lickspittle. Not only does he mindlessly worship the female lead Bai Susu, but he also suffers a devastating blow from the male lead Lin Yi. To make matters worse, Ye Feng ends up becoming Lin Yi's lackey. Ha! Villain? Lickspittle? In an instant, Ye Feng awakens a counterattack system and goes on a killing spree, forcing the male and female leads to kneel on the ground and sing a song of surrender. If readers of "I Actually Became a Villainous Lickspittle" find it enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
113.97 Million words | 2022-05-02 21:16Update
After a lifetime of effortlessly winning in the entertainment industry, Fang Che suddenly found himself transported. He appeared directly at the concert of the reigning queen Xu Qingdi and had the opportunity to go on stage as a lucky fan for a duet. Xu Qingdi: "Hey handsome, which song of mine would you like to sing today?" Fang Che didn't recognize this queen, nor did he know any of her songs. All he could do was bravely say, "How about I perform a new song?" He was Ye Xianglun, the genius writer who penned "Blue and White Porcelain," the pioneer of online dramas... This novel is also known as "The Killing Spree Starts from the Queen's Concert." I've created a group chat: Everyone, come in and let's chat.
240.03 Million words | 2021-10-18 15:00Update
Fang Han, a recent graduate from the Traditional Chinese Medicine College, initially only wished to become a calm and handsome doctor, find a beautiful wife, and eventually obtain the title of Chief Physician before retirement. However, unexpectedly, he unintentionally became the youngest national medical expert.
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Zhao Tiezhu's name may seem ordinary, but when it comes to his nickname, "The Shadow," he is famous in the global assassin community. Nowadays, with the world at peace, business isn't so good for this killer. I heard he started making money in real estate, so Zhao Tiezhu bought a large set of villas and became a legendary landlord. These villas are only rented to single women, men stay away. Zhao Tiezhu posted a rental advertisement on a well-known social networking website. Lolitas, mature women, and cougars all appeared in this mansion. Police women, school beauties, all kinds of beauties surrounded him. Dominating the campus, unifying the underworld, all to make my tenants live more comfortably. "I am a responsible landlord," Zhao Tiezhu says, stepping on countless enemies' corpses. If you readers think "The Killer Landlord and the Charming Tenants" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and Weibo!
229.07 Million words | 2022-12-26 16:17Update
Apple's founder and CEO, Steve Jobs, said in an interview with Time magazine, "The only person on this Earth who truly scares me is not that fool Gates, but a young man named Liu Meng from China. Fortunately, we managed to keep him at Apple and he has become our second largest shareholder." The next day, all the media tried their best to interview the Liu Meng that Jobs mentioned. As they dug deeper, they were astonished to discover that this young man had even more astonishing achievements and accomplishments that captured the world's attention... This book outlines how an outstanding scholar, a loser, and a phoenix man climbed the summit of life in their own unique way, achieving success as an entertainment tycoon, business giant, and national hero... The book has a complete plot and will not be abandoned or randomly added to... The first three chapters have received the most criticism, so if you find it unbearable, you can skip directly to the fourth chapter, I promise you won't be disappointed... I humbly accept the criticisms and appreciate the support and care of the readers.
450.51 Million words | 2021-04-18 15:31Update
A regular high school student followed an old man who claimed to be the world's top killer to learn kung fu. By chance, he also obtained a bottle of elixir which endowed him with various superpowers. From then on, he embarked on an irreversible path. What? I have to seek revenge for this old man? What? A gorgeous and sexy beauty as my roommate, and a fashionable and stunning policewoman? Okay, for the sake of my innocence, I'll go!
316.84 Million words | 2022-05-14 13:34Update
Chen Jiayu thought that his destiny was an unchanging equation. But this time, a strange and beautiful repeater suddenly appeared in his class. Will his destiny be changed?
93.67 Million words | 2021-12-16 07:05Update
This is a story of a distant rivers and lakes, but dreams of returning to the 1980s. Rivers and lakes are not about fighting and killing, but about human relationships. My name is Zhang Guobin! Sir, I haven't been a big shot for many years.
229.62 Million words | 2020-12-01 19:50Update
I am just a review video host, reviewing products such as quantum computers, nuclear fusion reactors, anti-gravity flying cars, faster-than-light spaceships, planetary cannons, and binary shields. Chen Yu: "Today, on this show, we will be live reviewing a new technological product - the Planet Shredder Oscillator! Hang on... Hold on, everyone! Please stay calm and let me explain..."
96.01 Million words | 2022-03-07 11:15Update
The protagonist, Chen Yang, was originally just an ordinary person. However, one day, he suddenly received an opportunity: he would possess a special ability to control his own luck!! Immediately, opportunities in love, career, and wealth came pouring in... When a person can freely control their own luck, how will their life change? Will they be able to meet beautiful women wherever they go? Will their stocks immediately hit their limit? Ah... it's not possible for things to be so good...
325.27 Million words | 2020-08-23 23:39Update
They reshape logic with rules and describe things beyond reason with reason. It is a bizarre and surreal game, as well as an extension of the real world. Until normality becomes abnormal, and abnormality becomes the norm.
149.27 Million words | 2022-12-20 18:31Update
After Wu Wendong was given spiritual initiation by the high monk from hundreds of years ago, what should he do? He could dominate the sports world, excelling in basketball, football, and more, but he only took a leisurely stroll on the field. He could laugh at the commercial world as abundant wealth poured in, but he preferred to give his money away. He could fight and conquer the world with his fists, leaving no one able to oppose him, but he never resorted to violence, preferring to rest when tired... He felt that no matter how much he did, it would ultimately lead him back to a simple life. Therefore, he chose to live his own simple life in contentment... Tao Yaling thought that her husband should obediently marry her after graduating, so there was no need to rush. Sun Qin believed that the senior she had her eye on was destined to be with her, so she did not feel rushed either. Mima believed that the powerful monk had clearly indicated that he was her lifelong partner, so she felt even less rushed. As a result, they all fell into someone's trap... PS: This book is not dramatic, no sudden changes, not too short, and doesn't have any arrogant vibes. If you like light-hearted stories, come and take a look. "Young Monk," "Traitor," and "Helmsman" are all available on Qidian and Genres World. Looking forward to everyone's support for the new book "Carefree Military Doctor" after them.
331.43 Million words | 2023-05-08 15:02Update
In the midst of life's adversity, Zhao Feng gained a system called the Godly Tycoon Check-in System. Check-in and you will be rewarded! "Check-in successful! Reward: a set of Beginner's Intelligent Mansion!" "Check-in successful! Reward: a Hawaiian island estate!" "Check-in successful! Reward: a castle in the Alps!" ... Starting from the check-ins, Zhao Feng discovered that his life became more and more colorful! From then on, my life wasn't just about luxury cars and mansions! There were also the vastness of the stars and oceans!
280.76 Million words | 2021-05-05 14:20Update
Fate plays tricks on us, leading ordinary individuals onto extraordinary paths. Some hide in the wilderness, while others conceal themselves amidst the crowd, with the grandest concealing their true power within the palace. Life's journey is filled with magnificent waves, as they refuse to be overshadowed by the tides of time! In the ever-changing landscape of the 1990s, and the surging winds and clouds of the 21st century, Zhao Guodong, starting from the grassroots, navigates his way through the treacherous realm of officialdom. As he awakens to his grand ambitions, how will he shape the business world in his pursuit of power? Witness Zhao Guodong's journey, marked by each step leaving an indelible mark, as he creates his own brilliance. The truth lies in the minutiae, revealing splendor in the grandest of moments. This is a work steeped in profound feelings.
79.77 Million words | 2022-05-28 21:02Update
An apprentice of an antique shop unexpectedly gains an appraisal system, acquiring the ability to appraise all things in the vast world. With this ability, the apprentice becomes adept at finding hidden treasures and eventually evolves into a renowned collector.
472.46 Million words | 2023-06-14 02:22Update
After the sealing of the gods, a thousand years had passed. The saint of the Jue Jiao Sect had been trapped in the Biyou Palace, bringing peace to the Three Realms. At this time, the Lamp-lighting Ancient Buddha had yet to pass away, and Shakyamuni Buddha had not yet descended into the world. In this era, the Western Pure Land had not yet been established. Zhu Bajie was still known as Tianpeng Immortal, Sun Wukong was still a stone monkey, and the Golden Cudgel was merely the Sea-Crossing Divine Needle. Even the Golden Cicada was just an ordinary insect made of gold. Meanwhile, the leader of the Jue Jiao Sect in the Biyou Palace embarked on a mysterious journey, switching bodies with Xu Ji, a modern convenience store owner, every day. Thus, the modern society gained an unparalleled saint, while the chaotic Three Realms acquired an ignorant mortal who possessed the body of a saint with countless innate treasures.
224.22 Million words | 2021-03-09 03:09Update
"Absolute One" means "strive for the first place and never give up!" Transmigrating to Japan during the period of the bursting of the economic bubble and the Great Depression, Lu Zhishou took a look at his empty wallet, next month's rent bill, and the transmigration benefits. Then, he turned around and plunged into the television station, embarking on his journey to seize the "top spot" in life. Moreover, he found his desired partner and formulated a plan, colluding with allies, and launched an unstoppable pursuit. However, the result... Disclaimer: This story takes place in a parallel world, purely fictional, and has no relation to real people, things, or events. Discussion Group: [Omitted], welcome to join the discussion.
176.50 Million words | 2021-03-07 20:16Update
Ye Qiu, a young boy from a mountain village, arrived in the bustling city and became the personal bodyguard of a wealthy family's daughter. It's a story of a kind-hearted bodyguard who wins the heart of a beautiful woman.
272.98 Million words | 2022-07-23 03:37Update
Ye Chen, the first person to conquer the European and American music scene with Mandarin music, recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He was a pioneer of immersive film, and his novels were constantly adapted into films, winning numerous awards such as the Oscars, the Palme d'Or, the Golden Rooster, and the Golden Horse. The winner of the Best Director Award at the Oscars once said: Ye Chen single-handedly holds up the Eastern Hollywood, and anyone fortunate enough to receive a script written by Ye Chen can enter the ranks of world-renowned directors. However, many years later, what fascinated people the most was still Ye Chen's title as the "Godfather of Female Stars": The pure and beautiful jade-like songstress, the sexy and provocative Asian girl group, the intellectual and elegant television anchor, and the noble and glamorous international film queen. They all have the same name, Chen Nülang. ······ Decades later, in Ye Chen's publicly released memoir, there was a sentence that read: I am different from you all. I am a man who possesses a world.
66.89 Million words | 2022-11-16 23:40Update
The Four Heavenly Kings fell down, Lv Dongbin fell down, Li Jing and Nezha fell down, the Seven Fairies fell down, and the King of Hell fell down... I bought a talking doll from a street vendor. It claims to be a doll from the celestial realm, wanting to experience the joys and sorrows of the mortal world. It even appointed me as its primary accomplice... I am Zhen Tingqiang, and I am annoyed. Don't mess with me, any of you! Don't mess with me, the crowd! Zhang Xiaohua's dormitory, don't mess with me, the crowd!
97.45 Million words | 2021-02-11 17:34Update
