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!
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
A time and space, a system, a race, a journey of life! Running Man is not a beginning, nor an end.
144.35 Million words | 2021-06-01 11:32Update
Promised, who was busy working day in, day out for a living, unexpectedly obtained a magical ring. This ring had the ability to open the gates to different worlds. After completing the tasks assigned by the ring, Promised received unimaginable rewards. With various magical abilities and awe-inspiring artifacts, Promised finally achieved the wonderful life they had always dreamed of. Travelling through different time and space to complete their tasks and receiving magical rewards, Promised embarked on their journey towards a better life. This is a story of an ordinary person who changes their destiny through their own efforts.
244.21 Million words | 2022-04-02 17:06Update
Jiang Li, a descendant of ancient medical practitioners, is irresistibly tempting to women due to his extraordinary skills. Despite this, he is compelled to follow his master's orders and assist the world in the city. However, his unique abilities continuously entangle him in one whirlpool after another, all arising from women. Step by step, he grows into a generation's medical saint within these whirlpools.
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A ordinary young man from the lower classes of society, when his left hand suddenly gains a unique sensing ability and he starts to enter the world of collectibles, everything begins to change. Magical gambling stones, exquisite ceramics, and ancient bronze ware are revealed one by one. The descriptions of antiques in the book are for reference only and should not be entirely trusted. Recommendation: If you do not possess Jia Sidao's special ability, please refrain from easily attempting to enter this profession.
166.21 Million words | 2022-10-12 10:41Update
White Ran, known as the "Asian Eagle," assumed the alias Li Qi and went to China's Tinghai City as an ordinary security guard to seek the truth behind a setup orchestrated by an enigmatic figure. Without advanced technology and logistical support, is he still the Asian Eagle? As China develops, international thieves, violent organizations, and assassins see the potential business opportunities in the country. The fragile Chinese security companies face unprecedented challenges. A new book is climbing the rankings, and every collection, recommendation, and click counts. (With seven VIP completed works, this is a must-read classic.） PS: Who dares to slander?
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If flowers and plants were granted the ability to speak, what would be the first words they uttered? Would they still choose silence or pour out all their words (language of flowers)? The pale horizon is gently soaked, adorned with poetic haze and covered in various colors. From now on: one person, one city, one journey; turned into: a pair of individuals, a realm of emotions, a lifetime. Some entanglements are destined for two people, leaving no room for one to exit midway. Do you believe in destiny? Or is it that their hearts have never been apart? Some say that frequent glances in past lives become a chance encounter in the present. Perhaps he and she have long resided in each other's eyes and hearts. Intertwined. Relentlessly. Here, Cloud City. Here, there's her, there's him, there's him, there's her... Here, for others, it may be just a transitional phase in life. But for Su Yishu and them, it's where they exhaust half a lifetime's worth of emotions. Time does not age, and love is hard to sever...
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New standards for the new-age women: being able to afford luxurious cars and houses, being able to fight against mistresses and thugs. Zishan, determined to become the role model for the new women, wonders: in that case, do we still need men, or should we keep them at a distance?
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Waking up in the 1960s, Qin Huairu becomes the female protagonist in the novel 'The Full House of Birds'. She feels tremendous pressure, realizing that she will have to support the whole extended family in the future. Fortunately, she brings along a small supermarket in her space, with all kinds of rice, flour, and oil available. With her presence, no one can accuse her of being a 'vampire'. Of course, she enjoys teasing Jia Zhangshi, scolding Xu Damao, and many more adventures await her...
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I have my king, and I am his loyal servant. I am willing to wave the flag and shout for him, even willing to die on the battlefield for him.
394.30 Million words | 2023-05-17 09:26Update
Years later, the old man, dressed in tattered clothes, sat on a birch stump in front of a dilapidated house. He took a sip of his homemade liquor and a puff of intense green toad tobacco. Squinting his eyes, he watched the sunset descending into the Changbai Mountains. Beside him, a little child of about six or seven years old, who was playing with two mixed-breed dogs, one black and one white, he said, "Fusheng, the most feared creature by the Northeast Tiger is not the thick-skinned Black Blindman nor the wild boar king weighing a few jin, but the mountain-guarding dog that climbs up the mountain." Many years later, the old man was laid to rest in an inconspicuous grave mound. The child who hadn't frozen to death from the smoke bombs during the snowy days nor been killed with white eyes by the villagers of Zhangjia Village had finally...
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Everyone: "No! You don't want to!"
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Spiritual energy is recovering, and Lv Shu watches as powerful beings emerge one after another. Then he takes a look at his own unconventional ability and takes a sharp intake of breath. Playing with Dog Egg!... This is the story of Lv Shu becoming a great demon king through the power of toxic chicken soup.
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Genius. Autistic, lonely, paranoid, insane. Whenever the times change, he raises the flag of the inverted cross. He becomes a king or a minister when he succeeds, and becomes a maggot or filth when he fails. In times of peace and chaos, his subordinates unite from all directions and he stands out as exceptional. In the hidden alleys, he looks down upon the world, only one person exists.
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Zhuang Rui, a junior staff member at a pawnshop, experienced a strange transformation of his eyes during an unexpected incident. From then on, exquisite ceramics, elegant bronze artifacts, and thrilling jade gambling events came one after another, completely overturning his life. With his new pair of unfamiliar eyes, he embarked on a journey of wealth and prosperity.
413.86 Million words | 2022-10-26 22:53Update
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*
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"Music, film, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, literature..." "You understand them all?" "I have some knowledge." "You mean you have some understanding of all of them?" "Well, I have a bit of understanding of all of them." Armed with knowledge, conquering the world through art, becoming the uncrowned king admired and revered by people from all walks of life.
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Five years ago, the Ye family was exterminated, and the worthless Ye Chen mysteriously disappeared. Five years later, that Ye family waste has returned! With a cultivation that shakes the heavens and causes ghosts and gods to weep! This time, Ye Chen will make the heavens tremble in awe! He will make the earth quake! He will reign over all and ascend to the pinnacle of the sky!
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A senior colleague in the police once told me: Compassion does not wield weapons, and goodness does not join the police force. Good people cannot become police officers because, in the eyes of those engaged in criminal activities, kindness is seen as a ridiculous weakness. Unfortunately, I am not a kind person, nor am I weak. The various bizarre crimes and colorful criminals have become a part of my life. I have no choice but to think like them and act like them, because I am constantly racking my brain on how to catch them. My name is Yu Zhou, and I am a detective. This is my story, a story filled with confusion, frustration, impulsiveness, and intensity... QQ Official Group: City of Yu Zhou (Thanks to Little Buddha Temple for providing).
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One day, Song Shuhang accidentally joined a communication group for seniors with a serious case of "middle-school syndrome" in the world of immortal cultivation. The members of the group addressed each other as "dao friends" and had various titles such as palace master, cave master, immortal, and celestial master on their group name cards. Even the group owner's lost pet dog was referred to as a mighty demon dog that had run away from home. They spent their days discussing pill refinement, exploring secret realms, and sharing cultivation experiences. Then, one day, after lurking for a long time, Song Shuhang suddenly discovered... that every single member in the group was actually a cultivator capable of moving mountains and living for thousands of years! Ah, ah, ah! The entire worldview collapsed overnight! Book friends group: Jiuzhou Group (Regular group, almost full) Jiuzhou Group (Regular group, still has openings) Jiuzhou Group Number One (VIP book friends group, verification required)
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"The Ghost Blows Out the Light Collection" is a series of text adventure stories, featuring three contemporary tomb raiders who utilize Feng Shui secrets to decipher the pulses of the great mountains and rivers of the world, searching for the lost dragon palaces and temples scattered across the earth's surface. They encounter deserts, snow-capped mountains, forests, canyons, swift currents, grasslands, and unknown mysterious flora and fauna, all while facing perilous traps and experiencing heart-stopping moments, as they unravel layer by layer the ancient mysteries in the astonishing underground world beyond limits and imagination.
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