best non fiction books of 2022

The year 2022 has brought us a diverse range of captivating non-fiction books worth exploring. From thought-provoking memoirs to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, here are some of the best non-fiction books of 2022 that you won't want to miss.

1. "Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty" by Patrick Radden Keefe - Delve into the gripping and scandalous story behind the Sackler family, the owners of Purdue Pharma, and their role in fueling the opioid crisis.

2. "The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race" by Walter Isaacson - Discover the awe-inspiring journey of Jennifer Doudna, the co-creator of CRISPR technology, and her groundbreaking contributions to gene editing.

3. "Beautiful Country: A Memoir" by Qian Julie Wang - Follow the moving memoir of Julie Wang, a Chinese immigrant who navigates the complexities of the American Dream while facing poverty and adversity.

4. "Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future" by Elizabeth Kolbert - Explore the implications of humanity's attempts to control nature through various interventions, from geoengineering to gene editing, in this thought-provoking book.

5. "Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019" edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain - Dive into this groundbreaking anthology that chronicles the 400-year-long journey of African Americans through a collection of essays, stories, poems, and more.

6. "The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War" by Malcolm Gladwell - Uncover the gripping narrative that explores the moral and strategic dilemmas faced by a group of military visionaries known as the Bomber Mafia during World War II.

7. "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson - In this thought-provoking book, Wilkerson examines the implicit caste system that has shaped America's history and continues to impact society today.

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As 2022 unfolds, these non-fiction books offer compelling narratives, profound insights, and thought-provoking discussions that are sure to captivate readers with a thirst for knowledge and exploration. Happy reading!
It's hard to refuse your favor. Fiction
It's hard to refuse your favor.

When her family was ruined and destroyed, her fiancé and her best friend rejoiced in their victory while riding the same horse, forcing her to go from a talented young woman to someone with a tarnished reputation. The day before the wedding, she was forced to share a room with her husband's younger brother, earning herself the reputation of wearing a cuckold's cap before even entering the marriage, becoming the target of public ridicule. She looked around with a indifferent smile, lightly laughing at the ill intentions of everyone around her, because not just anyone could take advantage of someone who was accommodating. He, a noble prince of a country, married someone other than the one he loved, and the tranquility between him and his wife was shattered when the woman he desired entered their home. Between right and wrong, was she a beloved concubine or a discarded one? 【Please support Sasha's new novel "Rebirth of a humble family"】

15.68 Million words | 2021-06-11 18:15Update

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Late Spring Feast Fiction
Late Spring Feast

She was full of life and could reach the moon in the sky and catch turtles in the depths of the ocean. Just as she was playing a game, a thunderstorm outside shook her world. Sitting at home, disaster fell from the sky, and she lost consciousness. When she woke up, she had travelled back in time and become the young miss of the Marquis's mansion. The sparrow had turned into a beautiful phoenix and enjoyed a life of luxury, but she was repeatedly bullied by her sisters. She fought against her sister, her stepmother, and her stepsisters one after another. The old saying still held true, and a modern woman of the 21st century was driven out of her home and forced to become a close maid. With the ups and downs of life, let's see how the young girl turns the tables in ancient times and finds her handsome man.

94.40 Million words | 2022-05-08 07:50Update

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Days of Traveling with Zombies Fiction
Days of Traveling with Zombies

When Wang Chao woke up, he found that the world had turned into a doomsday. Even the donkey who sold pork had turned into a zombie. Who was he going to rely on for food and drink now? His newly acquired girlfriend had also become a zombie, which meant he would have to resort to using his own hands from now on. Furious, Wang Chao realized that no one could stop the anger of a single dog who had been single for over twenty years! Bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond, transcendent, king. The path of leveling up had begun! Wang Chao declared, "Even if it's the end of the world..."

148.02 Million words | 2023-06-27 10:51Update

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Unique Fiction
Unique

Zhang Xiaoying, a ruthless female lawyer who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals. Through a sudden encounter with a landslide, she finds herself transported back to the Kangxi era, unfortunate enough to become a slave of a merchant's family and the thorn in the side of the lady of the house. From the moment of her arrival, she is chained and accused of stealing a bracelet, resulting in a punishment in the government office. Barely escaping a tragic fate, she is forced to take a desperate gamble under the constant pressure of the lady of the house - impersonating someone else's father. As love crumbles and friendship betrays, she is repeatedly tested by crisis after crisis, pushing the boundaries of her morality. With murder to silence witnesses, framing to shift blame, deception and manipulation, when she looks back, she no longer resembles the girl full of righteousness. How will she face herself? When she finally realizes who she truly loves, the past deceits and betrayals drive him away in anger. Can the blood on her hands ever let her find true happiness?

198.12 Million words | 2021-03-19 18:23Update

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Half Love Fiction
Half Love

Yun, a married journalist in her thirties, falls in love with Rib, a married bank executive with a family. Are they just playing a game or have they truly invested their hearts? Can this kind of love lead to happiness? Why does Yun's husband, Xu Ming, stay by her side through it all? The choices faced by the protagonists reflect human nature and serve as a compulsory lesson in life.

273.08 Million words | 2023-05-12 05:03Update

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Dreams Return in the End of Floating Life Fiction
Dreams Return in the End of Floating Life

Crossing into a parallel world, she witnesses the fleetingness of life, the joys and sorrows, and the unpredictable nature of true feelings. In pursuit of power, he schemes his way to the top, only to regret his wasted years when the prosperity is gone. For love, he sacrifices everything, even risking his life, just to see her smile. Amidst the chaos and struggles for power, what hidden conspiracies lie behind the thick veils of mist? With fate playing its game and the flowers withering away, who has been let down by whose true heart? With mutual affection, yet destined to be apart, their love is a tale of separation in life and death. If there is a next life, I am willing to give up everything, just to witness your smile and find solace. The passing of time washes away words, and farewell leaves an empty echo. The melancholy poems of lost love and the cold reality after waking up from a dream speak of the regrets of unfulfilled desires. How many regrets and grievances lie in the fragmented melodies of our time together? Standing alone by the rail, traces of tears remain. You are oblivious to my feelings, and my thoughts remain unspoken. The hollow cycle of happiness and sadness has left me haggard and disfigured. You are now distant, and life feels like a fleeting dream.

332.09 Million words | 2022-08-24 02:19Update

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Masterpiece Hundred Ghosts Painting Fiction
Masterpiece Hundred Ghosts Painting

Qinglong Hundred Ghosts Painting, exorcising all demons. Resolve resentment, lift curses, cleanse worldly grudges. Through the wind and rain, no news of a beloved person. Ascending to heaven or descending to hell, a hundred ghosts willingly submit.

36.97 Million words | 2021-07-05 05:39Update

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The Wolf of Kara Fiction
The Wolf of Kara

Roland, Etty, Susanna, Jack, and the talking raccoon named Oy continue their journey to find the Dark Tower. They arrive at a peculiar mountain village called Kara, known for its abundance of twins. However, every twenty years, a pack of wolves attacks the village, taking away one child from each household with twins. After a few weeks, the children are returned, but they are all left mentally impaired. Roland and his ka-tet decide to stay and help the villagers fend off the wolf attacks. Meanwhile, in 1977 New York, the world Jack once belonged to, the bookstore owner Kevin Tarr is being threatened by a gang who demands his land in Manhattan, where a significant rose grows. Roland must devise a plan to confront the evil forces in both worlds, while Susanna, in a wheelchair, undergoes some mysterious changes.

82.56 Million words | 2021-12-21 03:15Update

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Broken Gun Fiction
Broken Gun

Written by Shi Zhongshan, Broken Gun depicts...

223.18 Million words | 2020-08-07 13:00Update

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The Difficult Path Fiction
The Difficult Path

In her past life as a pseudo genius, she discovered her ability to be cunning in this life as well. Gu Chenghui transmigrated into a time that never existed in history, encountering a stepmother who was extremely calculating. Through continuous strategizing, scheming, planning, and resolving, she fought fire with fire and finally won over her own destiny. But why was she suddenly told that her marriage was arranged? After several months, a new book is finally released... I know that most of my old readers have probably left, but if you enjoy my books, feel free to check out my new book called 'Apocalypse Garden.' It's a completely different style, and I personally think it's pretty good. Looking forward to seeing you again in my next book!

78.55 Million words | 2021-10-30 10:21Update

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Dr. Watson's Case Disruption Fiction
Dr. Watson's Case Disruption

I think in my lifetime, there was only one case that I, Dr. Watson, managed to solve in front of my legendary friend, Sherlock Holmes. It has been a blink of an eye and I am now well into my nineties, with a severely declining memory. However, this particular case is something I will never forget. I must write it down as soon as possible. It won't embarrass Holmes anymore, as he has been lying in his grave for many years.

217.20 Million words | 2020-08-02 05:11Update

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Movie Battle Fiction
Movie Battle

World apocalypse, Zhou Zhou enters the main god's space and obtains a golden finger called the 'Karma Great Law', which allows him to accumulate the strengths of his past lives. His past life was a dog, the Godzilla! He competes with the Hulk in the Marvel Universe in long jump; compares with Iron Man in terms of toughness; encounters Selena in the Dark Knight Legend; and meets the Witch Jialin who can transform into a loli or a mature lady.

305.67 Million words | 2021-05-23 11:21Update

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My Deep Affection for Your Medical Skills Fiction
My Deep Affection for Your Medical Skills

What should I do when encountering an ex-boyfriend while visiting the gynecologist? I'm online and quite desperate... Xu Duo sat on a small stool, watching her ex-boyfriend enter the room after downing some liquor. In her heart, she kept repeating the words 'Damn it!' The man glanced at the medical record in his hand and emotionlessly said, 'Menopause?' Xu Duo exploded, 'You're the one who's menopausal!' Just as she was about to unleash a torrent of curses, the man unexpectedly scooped her up and carried her to the small bed in the specialist's room...

595.38 Million words | 2020-12-02 22:15Update

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The Precipice Fiction
The Precipice

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230.23 Million words | 2023-05-06 07:29Update

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Female Thief's Time Travel: Steal a Handsome Man as Husband Fiction
Female Thief's Time Travel: Steal a Handsome Man as Husband

Under the instigation of the God of Marriage, a modern female thief travels back in time and transforms into the daughter of a small landlord. Surrounded by countless handsome men, she undergoes a major transformation. However, a series of assassinations and pursuits reveal a shocking secret: the man she loves is getting close to her for a tremendous secret. With various forces involved, how many relationships can withstand the test before this secret? One is so beautiful that it's hard to tell the gender, another is carefree and unconventional, one is dominant and stands above everyone else, and there's also a mysterious man who she keeps hating but has repeatedly helped her. Who is her true love? Amid the pursuit of a rival and the betrayal of her allies, can she smoothly navigate through this world? This is a buyout work with a monthly update of 100,000 words.

471.60 Million words | 2023-01-14 04:20Update

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Starry River Demon Fiction
Starry River Demon

I am not an evil person. I have eradicated diseases, ended hunger, and put an end to conflicts, allowing humanity to achieve world peace. You say I also eradicated the entire human race? No, no, no. I believe I have granted humanity eternal life. ... The completed works include "Super Skeleton Soldier," "Skeleton Sorcerer," and many more. Quality is guaranteed. Please kindly consider adding them to your collection.

132.00 Million words | 2021-07-14 01:46Update

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Supreme Gene Fiction
Supreme Gene

The era of the Milky Way has arrived, with the emergence of supergenes. Superpowers, vampires, androids, angels, they all appear one after another. The boy with the highest genetic qualities loses one unit of emotion each time he unlocks a gene lock. Will he eventually become a walking corpse? No, he is determined to transform into a fierce god of war! The Wings of Destruction!

304.19 Million words | 2022-07-02 10:16Update

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The Fierce and Arrogant Princess Fiction
The Fierce and Arrogant Princess

A lazy and gluttonous top agent, who travels through time and becomes a consort framed and forced to commit suicide? Her life goal becomes to drive the mad and arrogant prince crazy, eliminate the scheming side concubine, steal millions of gold, and seduce a dozen handsome men! Inside the palace, a handsome man angrily shouts, 'Murong Zhi, I will slice you into a thousand pieces and tear your body apart!' A certain woman casually replies, 'My lord, you have already said this many times. It's not an overnight task to kill this princess, yet she still lives well! But don't feel inferior because of that, for there are no traces of birds flying in the sky, yet you have flapped your wings...'

418.76 Million words | 2022-06-22 17:29Update

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Guiding the Spring Return Fiction
Guiding the Spring Return

In returning to ancient times as a wife, it was tolerable. However, on the wedding night, my husband fled with a concubine. Pfft, let's see how foolish you can become. It is said, 'make way for the best, for the husband is the true one.' But who would have thought, the supporting roles are easily bullied, and the main character is difficult to deal with.

59.11 Million words | 2022-01-29 05:16Update

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The little deity from the Campus Hunk's family is a bit fierce. Fiction
The little deity from the Campus Hunk's family is a bit fierce.

This book is also known as "Li Meng Si Ju Ju" [Childhood Sweethearts, Enemies, Vocational High School, Cold on the Outside and Silly on the Inside, All-around Arrogant Girl Boss Who Loves Splurging vs. Simple-minded Fool Who Loves ASMR, Food Blogger Who Hides Their Face, Pseudo-struggling Scholar]. It is rumored that He Zhili, the school idol, likes to drink tea with goji berries. The reason is a simple statement from Xu Youzhi, "Drinking alcohol harms the kidneys." At first, he didn't pay attention, so Xu Youzhi, the rich and generous, calmly cut off his source of income. That night, the barrage in his live stream was all saying, "Hey, your sugar daddy bought another apartment for someone else!" Later on, everyone gradually came to know that the campus idol of

42.42 Million words | 2022-05-19 16:37Update

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