Yes, "Hidden Figures" is a historical fiction novel written by Margot Lee Shetterly. It tells the incredible true story of a group of African-American female mathematicians who worked at NASA during the Space Race era. The novel sheds light on their contributions to the American space program, which had been largely overlooked until its publication. In addition to "Hidden Figures," there are other notable historical fiction novels that you may find interesting. One such example is "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. Set during World War II, it follows the story of a young girl named Liesel, who steals books to cope with the atrocities of war. This thought-provoking novel offers a unique perspective on the events of the time. Another recommendation is "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel takes place in France and Germany during World War II. It intertwines the stories of a blind French girl and a young German soldier, showcasing the power of human resilience and the complexities of war. If you are interested in exploring more historical fiction novels, there are various websites that provide book recommendations and reviews. Goodreads is a popular platform where readers can discover new books, join discussion groups, and even connect with authors. Historical fiction is a widely loved genre, and you can easily find numerous lists and recommendations tailored to your preferences on this platform. Additionally, Amazon and Barnes & Noble also offer comprehensive collections of historical fiction novels, allowing you to explore and choose from a wide range of options. These websites often include customer reviews, ratings, and author biographies, making it easier for you to make informed decisions about your next read. In conclusion, "Hidden Figures" is indeed a historical fiction novel that offers a compelling narrative about the untold stories of the African-American women who played a vital role in NASA's success. If you are a fan of historical fiction, there are numerous other novels and resources available that can help satisfy your reading interests. Happy reading!
A skilled martial artist travels through the palace as a eunuch during the end of the Ming Dynasty. With only two months until Li Zicheng's conquest of the capital, the city stands on the brink of collapse, with devastation and misery rampant. Amidst the infighting of warlords across the land, how will he navigate the turbulent waves, raise the flag in resistance against the Qing, and prevent the Ten Days of Yangzhou and the Massacres of Jiading? Organizing a fearless team of eunuchs, he fiercely protects the young prince, launching attacks against the enemies from within and without, though lacking any supernatural abilities and merely being a humble eunuch. Yet, I will raise the Dragon Flag of the great Ming Dynasty.
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A military doctor from the United Nations peacekeeping force, he was transported back to ancient times after being hit by a roadside bomb while on a mission, reincarnating into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. As he grew up, he became the most unconventional child in the family, refusing to learn the ancestral traditions of Chinese medicine. While others prescribed various herbal remedies in their clinics, he took a different approach. If you had a fever, he would give you paracetamol; if you had pneumonia, he would prescribe amoxicillin; if you had appendicitis, he would perform surgery; and if a pregnant woman faced a difficult delivery, he had a
73.40 Million words | 2022-02-02 00:17Update
Cheat codes, nowadays, essentially mean hacking, but for Zhang Hongbin, who found himself in the late sixth year of Tianqi, it also symbolized the ability to turn everything to gold. Linked to a system called the Counterfeit Trade System in his mind, he could purchase all kinds of counterfeit goods from the future. While the quality might not be guaranteed, they were top-notch products in the sixteenth century. From common grains and oils to daily necessities, from basic iron spearheads to explosive bombs, as long as his level was high enough, he could buy anything he wanted. Oh, but
7.95 Million words | 2022-04-13 00:24Update
Sacrificed and traversed, it's the end of the Sui Dynasty. Emperor Yang of Sui, who was dedicated to performing various death-defying acts, can't last much longer. Powerful figures like Wang Shichong, Li Mi, Dou Jiande, and Zhai Rang have rapidly risen to power. The Li family has quietly been accumulating strength, waiting for the right moment to make their move. With no money, no power, and no territory, even feeding oneself becomes a problem. Chen Yingliang's fiancé's family repeatedly rejects the marriage proposal. At one point, Chen Yingliang even considered seeking the Li family's support. However, fate played a cruel joke on him, as he suddenly discovered that he had a grudge against the Li family. Chen Yingliang grew furious! Since the Li family won't help me out, they can forget about having a prosperous future! Watch how I seek revenge, seize the Li family's territory, and steal Li Er's wife! As for the other brilliant individuals of the end of the Sui Dynasty, they shall be buried with me for the Li family! I've come to the end of the Sui Dynasty, and I will surpass the accomplishments of the Li family! I've come to the end of the Sui Dynasty, and I will be in charge! I shall reign supreme!
596.33 Million words | 2021-10-11 23:40Update
The new book "Whimsical Fate" has started updating. I am looking for support, conversation, flirting, promotion, sharing, book reviews, red envelopes, endorsements, flowers, and collections. I woke up in another world and realized that I had been reborn after death. What's more shocking is the chaos between my past and present lives. Am I the legitimate daughter of the Night Mansion, or am I just an abandoned one? Abandoned? Well, let me amaze you with my brilliance. The Night Mansion wants to hold a family ritual? Sure, let me join the fun. I am not the kind of person who desecrates ancestral tombs. The legitimate daughter who was originally a commoner-turned-princess turns out to be vicious? Well, let me destroy your beauty and see how arrogant you can still be. I have also had the fortune to meet one, two, three, four, five beautiful men in this world. What? Her husband is the supreme ruler of this world? No way! She's already married. Uh! As for the love between handsome men, the boy's love, I have no comment. Crossing three lifetimes across different worlds, I realized that each lifetime is burdened with an inescapable destiny. What kind of ending awaits me, with a divided soul? In the end, can they break free from the chains of fate?
369.91 Million words | 2021-06-22 18:58Update
Who kicked off the Three Kingdoms era? Who was the most hated, died the most tragic death, and had the most enemies? The answer to all these questions is: Dong Zhuo. A modern delinquent student traveled back in time to the Three Kingdoms, but instead of reincarnating as the hero he idolized, he ended up becoming Dong Zhuo. However, he shockingly discovered the hidden side of the real Zhuge Liang that history had obscured... My new book, "Rebellious Wu Yingxiong," is now available on K publishing!
187.41 Million words | 2020-07-14 00:26Update
Synopsis version 1: Zhuang Yi accidentally enters the late Tang Dynasty and appears in the chaotic old territory of Lu Long outside the fortress. Reluctant to be a mere follower, unwilling to become a walking corpse, he embarks on a journey of no return. In this era of declining national power and fierce competition among local powers, can he navigate the treacherous waters? Synopsis version 2: Born in turbulent times, a true man must rise up and face the challenges, riding the waves of fortune. With a mighty army in hand, he unleashes the thunderous might. Seizing opportunities, he becomes the manipulator of the world. Unleashing the wisdom of the four classes, he rules as a king and conquers as a warlord. Amassing wealth from all corners, he bestows blessings upon the four seas.
307.07 Million words | 2020-08-18 02:44Update
Yang Wanli envies his drunken encounters with beauties; Lu You slanders his face like the king of the underworld; The beautiful memories burden him, and his dreams break his heart; Xin Qiji mocks his thuggish behavior; When historians write about his life, they shake their heads in silence, unable to put pen to paper... (History as the skeleton, imagination as the wings, the spirit of the Chinese nation, vast and magnificent.) QQ Group: [group number]
200.50 Million words | 2021-02-09 04:02Update
In the face of atrocities carried out under the name of "patriotism," others shied away in fear, but the psychologist Lin Yizhe stepped forward and rescued the police officer Zhao Yuetong from the hands of the "patriotic" mob. He himself was sentenced to death for accidentally killing several people. During the execution of the death penalty, a minor accident caused his soul to drift back to the late Qing Dynasty and he was reborn in a dying body. Although he went from having to losing everything, the newly awakened eyes were filled with hope! With the shell of a reborn body today, he challenges the unknown fate and marches forward in the wind and rain! I will rewrite the history of the great nation of China!
534.90 Million words | 2020-11-28 22:17Update
Kill her husband and take his wife, plot for his wealth and occupy his house. On the third day of transmigrating into Wu Dalang's body, Wu Kai lay on Ximenqing's bed, embracing Ximenqing's wife, and made the above conclusion - if ignoring the fact that he was currently surrounded by hundreds of Song soldiers, this counterattack could truly be described as 'perfect'! Unfortunately... Facts are facts, and cannot be ignored.
79.27 Million words | 2020-07-13 18:49Update
Jian is wicked and Xiong is mighty. In times of order, one becomes a villain; in times of chaos, one becomes a hero. In the face of the end of the world, one becomes the hope of the world, known as a cunning hero. Due to an accident, Chen Guodong, the second officer of a large ocean-going ship, abandoned a bright future and transcended to the late Southern Song Dynasty, which was on the verge of destruction. Ahead were iron horses and golden spears, while behind was a deep abyss. Looking at the world, it was a time full of opportunities. Let's witness how the cunning hero Chen Dexing saves the nation from a millennium of decline amidst the raging storm...
271.18 Million words | 2020-12-02 09:20Update
"The shame of the Jingkang incident is not yet wiped away; the hatred of the loyal subjects, when will it be extinguished? Shen Tuo, a high-ranking official of the Republic, possesses the body of the captured Emperor Qinzong of Song. Witness how he turns the tide, revives the old mountains and rivers, resurrects the flourishing era depicted in the 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' scroll, and restores the Great Song Dynasty."
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Otaku Duan Fei traveled to the middle of the Ming Dynasty and became a low-ranking constable. With his extensive knowledge from reading countless books and watching American dramas, he unraveled major cases and became the renowned "God Constable"! Solving cases? Piece of cake!! (QQ Group: Thanks to the genie lamp's support, O(∩_∩)O~) Cheating, deceit, and fraud? That's how fortunes are made! Like the wind follows the tiger and clouds follow the dragon, a true talent is never lonely. The Jinyiwei and Dongchang sent him covert flirtations; the six ministries of the imperial cabinet begged him to take the lead; rebels came to usurp the throne under the pretext of upholding justice. Skillfully maneuvering between major forces, he patrolled the heavens, punished corrupt officials, fought off pirates in the East Sea, and kicked the Mongols in the north. He changed history and reshaped the future. From the moment he appeared, future historians acclaimed this era as the "Post Zhengde Period" with utmost admiration.
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Perhaps I am naturally unlucky, often plagued by hardships. Perhaps I am naturally ignorant, unable to distinguish between the warmth of summer and the cold of winter. Perhaps my mindset has gone astray, taking a winding path in life. In my dreams, a colorful phoenix soared into the sky, landing among a sea of lotus flowers. Upon waking, there was the moon, the sun, and a clear blue sky. I looked up, but the phoenix had flown far away. I looked down, greeted by vibrant peach blossoms. The hardest to express is the ever-changing universe. The most difficult to discuss is the unpredictable nature of the world. Spring gives way to summer, and seasons change.
154.96 Million words | 2023-03-24 08:59Update
In commemoration of the anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan: Killing the Japanese devils, traitors, corrupt officials, collaborators, remnants of feudalism, the privileged, hooligans and scoundrels. Anyone who betrays the country, oppresses the righteous, they shall be killed! From Shanghai to Tianjin, from Tianjin to Nanjing, from Nanjing to Hangzhou, from Hangzhou to Fuzhou... Qin Feiyang, wielding knives and guns, never stopping, fighting relentlessly, eradicating traitors with iron and blood!
421.06 Million words | 2023-02-20 12:46Update
Transferred to turmoil in the late Ming Dynasty? Heroes have their own ways of dying, and bears have their own paths to survival. A true man sheds his blood without fear of death! Mo Li said, nonsense, without me in this world, you will be lonely! Well, I mean, especially those graceful and charming beauties~ Dayu'er! I'm talking to you, what are you thinking? Come here and kneel down... Join Crazy Blue's QQ group, welcome everyone to chat nonsense together...
136.91 Million words | 2021-09-28 02:27Update
Queen Xiaoxiao atypically transmigrates to this peculiar, bizarre, and unheard of martial world, embarking on her dream to become a female hero who roams the jianghu, upholding justice and righteousness. However, little did she know that the jianghu created by the author is extraordinary and astonishing, leaving her dumbfounded. Luckily, she is aware that she is the protagonist of the author's pen, relying on her lively spirit, strong will, and occasionally revealed meticulous thinking to overcome various dangers. Kind-hearted, spontaneous, adorable, and full of energy, Wang Xiaoxiao also begins to anticipate the male lead chosen by the author, while unknowingly being affected by the people around her in every move they make...
3.45 Million words | 2020-10-18 22:13Update
Drunk, I rest on the beauty's knees; Awake, I grasp the power of the world. This is the life a man should have! Zhao Dongting reincarnates as an emperor and constantly strives for this small goal. Join the book's discussion group: [group name/chat ID].
477.72 Million words | 2022-06-01 05:54Update
Traversing the end of Western Jin Dynasty, I became an ordinary member among the masses, forced to engage in dangerous private salt trading for survival. Little did I know, it was through this endeavor that I would establish a great dominion, making light of the chaos brought upon by the Five Barbarians. Behold the rise of Wei Shuo, the one who will seize the world from Jin! During the Yongjia era, demons danced recklessly, scholars fled to the south, and common people suffered. With a sweep of the southern wind, Hu's dust settled, and I embarked on a journey to Chang'an and beyond. This is my Huaxia, a new turning point in history, as a new chapter of Huaxia poetry begins! It all starts from the fifth year of Yongjia in Western Jin, in the year AD...
596.24 Million words | 2022-10-14 01:00Update
During the period of the Two Jin Dynasties and the Southern and Northern Dynasties, when the Five Hu (non-Han ethnic groups) invaded and chaos reigned, human lives were as insignificant as grass and hay. The Han people were regarded as lambs waiting to be slaughtered, with only one in ten Han people surviving. In such times, who could possess extraordinary talent and prowess? Let us witness how Shi Jia will turn the tide and restore the mighty glory of Great Han.
297.92 Million words | 2022-12-19 18:18Update
