Best Non-Fiction Books of 2021: A Must-Read List Are you on the hunt for captivating non-fiction books to dive into this year? Look no further! We have curated a list of the best non-fiction books of 2021 that will surely satisfy your reading cravings. From thought-provoking biographies to riveting true crime tales, this selection offers something for everyone. So, let's jump right in and explore these literary gems! 1. "The Code Breaker" by Walter Isaacson: In this thrilling account, Isaacson chronicles the life and groundbreaking work of Jennifer Doudna, a pioneer in gene editing and co-developer of CRISPR technology. "The Code Breaker" takes readers on a remarkable journey through the ethical dilemmas and potential impact of this revolutionary scientific advancement. 2. "Caste" by Isabel Wilkerson: Drawing parallels between the caste systems of America, India, and Nazi Germany, Wilkerson explores the deeply entrenched societal hierarchies that shape human behavior and opportunity. "Caste" is a powerful examination of how caste influences our lives and a call for a more egalitarian future. 3. "Empire of Pain" by Patrick Radden Keefe: In this gripping exposé, Keefe unravels the shocking history of the Sackler family, the makers of OxyContin. "Empire of Pain" shines a light on the devastating impact of the opioid crisis while delving into the unethical practices employed by pharmaceutical companies. 4. "The Sum of Us" by Heather McGhee: Through personal narratives and extensive research, McGhee tackles the destructive impact of racism on the collective well-being of society. "The Sum of Us" explores how, by dismantling racial hierarchies, we can create a more prosperous and equitable future for all. 5. "Four Hundred Souls" edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain: This groundbreaking anthology gathers the voices of 90 Black writers over 400 years, chronologically exploring African American history. "Four Hundred Souls" offers a diverse and comprehensive exploration of the Black experience in America, shedding light on often overlooked narratives. To explore these books and more, we recommend visiting reputable literary websites such as Goodreads, Book Riot, and Literary Hub. These platforms provide detailed book reviews, author interviews, and reader forums that can deepen your understanding and appreciation of these non-fiction masterpieces. So, whether you're a history enthusiast, a science aficionado, or simply curious about the world around you, these best non-fiction books of 2021 will captivate your mind and expand your horizons. Start your reading journey today and immerse yourself in the real-life stories that shape our understanding of the world. Happy reading!
(Title: The Arrival of the Apocalypse) (New book link: http://www.motie.com/book/) On the day the apocalypse arrived, no one had privileges anymore. Whether you were a child, a man, a woman, or a person with disabilities, to survive, you had to quickly figure out the rules of survival. Our only goal was to stay alive and keep on living. Chen Yang, an elementary school language teacher, had no assistants, no firearms, and no superpowers. When the apocalypse suddenly broke out, she had to push herself to learn how to survive in panic, all for the sake of protecting her younger brother and staying alive. Gradually, members joined in, people with different professions and distinct personalities. Police officers, supermarket cashiers, naive students, and mothers carrying babies in their bellies. Faced with a collapsing world, they struggled to stick together. Base human nature or noble souls. At the moment the apocalypse arrived, no one would attain
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Heartbreak, divorce, and unemployment; life hits rock bottom. Summoning courage, a visit to the bar leads to an unexpected encounter at the same table!
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She was born into the most prestigious family in Jiangnan, and she was raised by those around her. Her identity destined her to not have control of her own life. With the border in crisis, for the sake of the country, she was sent as a gift to the desert. But in the vast expanse of the desert, her heart yearned for the bustling and rainy scenery of Jiangnan and the one who used to stargaze with her. She longed to become a grain of sand and be blown by the wind back to the land of Jiangnan. The things she couldn't achieve in this lifetime, she hopes her daughter can accomplish.
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On the third day of March, the rain falls in a funeral procession, In the mist of the Dragon Ridge, the empire emerges. General Faqiu reveals the law of cause and effect, The true immortal's position is under theft. The sacred shrine of the distant ocean and the rising sun falls, The eternal life lies in the thread of the heavens. For a thousand years, scattered bones lie cold, Only tonight returns to the Central Plains. On the ninth day of September, ascend to the summit of the emperor, Monsters and ghosts gather to add chaos. The ambition of dominance is not just on paper, The passing of ten thousand eras in the blink of an eye. If one dares to claim divinity and become an ancestor, The heavenly master will bring peace to the mortal world!
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Years passed, I unexpectedly went bankrupt and my girlfriend abandoned me. Helpless, I embarked on a path of grave robbing, entering a world filled with strange and eerie experiences. I encountered a beautifully preserved female corpse that had been submerged underwater for centuries, as well as legendary burial sites of immortals. Within the ancient and mysterious tombs of ghosts and deities, half were grave robbers, and the other half... Join the official "Gasping Ghosts" group for more. Also, please support my Sina Weibo account by clicking the link. I kindly ask for your collection and recommendations for my new book.
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Devoted in passion, sincere at heart, even if the path ahead is filled with mountains of corpses and oceans of blood, an infernal abyss, I will wield my long sword and fight my way back. Unable to become a hero adorned in golden armor, stepping on clouds of seven colors, then let me forge a divine throne from countless white bones, and dye it crimson with endless blood. This is a story that begins from insignificance, shining amidst the ashes. In a world at the end of its journey, as a person at the end of the road, one must either perish with the world or shine radiantly like light, achieving this throne of blood.
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In the eyes of the world, Hua, the young master of the Huo family, is handsome, comes from a good family, has a good character, but the only thing that isn't good is that he cannot see. His eyes were injured in his childhood, making him a cripple in the eyes of everyone. Chu Yu replied, 'Everyone else is blind to the truth. Is there anyone else in this world who can move with such ease, despite being visually impaired?' Huo Tingliao nodded in agreement. On a day when the apricot blossoms were lightly falling with the rain, she blushed and asked him, 'Who are you waiting for?' He stood there, silent. It wasn't until later that a flower blossomed on her coffin - a moth's feather, elegant and graceful. 'My heart is full of worries, where shall I go?' - Cao Feng, 'Moth's Feather'.
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A light boat passes, wings wounded. Wondering about the past, flowers blossoming and withering, clouds rolling and dispersing. Watching the warm skies and pleasant people, when will it end. In the flourishing era of Da Yun, it is a season of turmoil. Emperor Muren Yi admired by the Emperor, the Empress and the four concubines are all complete, and there are more than ten other concubines, but they all fail to bear children. Helpless, they called for imperial physicians, only to discover a shocking hidden ailment. The Emperor of Da Yun is unable to have children anymore. After the sorrow, they considered adopting a son, but a year later, Empress Qin suddenly became pregnant, causing a celebration throughout the land. However, after ten months of pregnancy, instead of a male baby, a beautiful princess was born with bright eyes and red lips. He sighed deeply, wondering if it
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She inexplicably found herself in the world of Harry Potter, unaware of the reason behind her arrival, but with a strong desire to go back home. Encountering the trio of main characters was not a coincidence, but she never expected her relationship with them to become so close. As events unfold, Su gradually realizes that perhaps her arrival in this world wasn't an accident from the beginning. What connection does her parents and her past hold? This world is vast, and she encounters all sorts of people, but in her twists and turns, Hermione Granger becomes an inevitable name. She tries hard to avoid, to deny, because stories aren't meant to be arranged this way, and destiny shouldn't progress like this. So, where will their feelings eventually lead them? Theme: Analyzing individuals and moving forward together.
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My relationship with Xu Jiaye can be summarized in eight words - addictive and irresistible. I spent three years by his side, and there were people whispering in my ear, claiming that since I came into Xu Jiaye's life, hardly any other woman could even touch his sleeve. However, I have truly witnessed that as soon as he left my bed, he would immediately embrace another woman in the private room.
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Songtsen Gambo proposed marriage to the Tang Dynasty for the third time, and the Emperor agreed. The news spread to the palace, and the eligible princesses were all upset, crying and sobbing... Tubo is bitterly cold, lacking clothing and medicine. Life there is basically either getting married or dying! No, a scapegoat must be found. Li Yuntong, the eldest daughter of the Jiangxia Prince's Mansion, who is as beautiful as a flower, should have married into a wealthy and prestigious family like other noblewomen, and lived a life of wealth and glory. However, a decree shattered her life's trajectory... Once she left, it was a journey of thousands of miles, never seeing her homeland again. This departure meant forty years, and she never returned to Chang'an. From the Central Plains to the Western Regions, she brought top-notch Tang Dynasty production techniques, medicine, architecture, mathematics, literature, laws, and Buddhist scriptures to the Western Regions... The people of Tubo called her the "Green Tara." She was loved by two men, respected by the people, and praised for generations... Princess Wencheng's life was full of ups and downs
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The protagonist used to be the supreme leader of the reincarnation team. He became a part of the gods after enduring the trials with his comrades. During a battle between the gods, his god tower was destroyed. Just as he was on the verge of death, his former comrade, who was also a god, expended great efforts to save his true spirit from annihilation. To prevent other gods from discovering, it was secretly injected into a newly created body and sent back to the cycle world to give him a chance to rise again. However, truth cannot be concealed forever...
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That summer, she arrived in his city, embarking on a beautiful encounter. He said, 'The sun and moon have their regularity, the stars have their paths. And I, I must love you.' He was a developer of firefighting equipment and armed gear, and she saw a sense of purpose in him, but he said his purpose was to love her with all his life. Two years ago, he fell in love with her at first sight, and two years later, she fell in love with him at first sight. Destiny's love is only delayed, but never absent. This is a long-awaited plan...
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She was treated like a monster since she opened her eyes. Her own father scolded her as lewd and malicious, accusing her of seducing her own sisters' men. Before she could recover from her injuries, she was forced to marry the infamous Demon Lord. On their wedding day, the groom was absent and there were no guests. She was silently carried into the mansion through a side door. On their wedding night, the Demon Lord ordered her to be thrown into the Beast Garden. The world knew that the Demon Lord treated her cruelly, but they didn't know that she was happy to be neglected. She would have a drink, make delicious food, and tame ferocious beasts, living a carefree and independent life. Until that night, when he was drunk and pinned her down, she fought back with the self-defense techniques. 'If I disable the Demon Lord, would the queen plan to remain a widow?' 'Haven't I been a widow all along?' she smiled faintly, and at that moment she would never return from the depths of despair..
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Chu Qiao, who was young and ignorant, mistook lies for true love and ended up betrayed after carrying the child for ten months. Six years later, a stranger named Shang Fangyan appeared before Chu Qiao. He said that if she became his qualified wife for a year, he would let her son return to her. In order to regain her son, Chu Qiao resolutely signed a marriage contract with this man she had only met once. The next day, a mini version of Shang Fangyan appeared before Chu Qiao. Chu Qiao pointed at the child and asked Shang Fangyan, "Who is he?". Shang Fangyan arched his eyebrow and replied, "My son, Shang Fangxu." After a year, Chu Qiao held her luggage with one hand and held her son's hand with the other hand, saying, "Let's go, son." Shang Fangyan looked pitifully at Chu Qiao and said, "Wife, let's not play around." Chu Qiao sneered at Shang Fangyan and pointed at the marriage contract on the table, saying, "Sir, the contract expired yesterday, so stop making a fuss." Shang Fangyan swiftly took the contract from the table and tore it into pieces, his gaze filled with delight. "The contract is null and void, let's get married again." Chu Qiao raised her chin
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The fortune-teller said that I am a child of a hundred demons, destined to deal with the dead for a lifetime. So I chose to become a forensic doctor, a profession that walks between life and death. In ancient times, it was called "Wuzuo," regarded as an ominous person, belonging to the lowest of the low in the three teachings and nine classes. Over the years, I have experienced various bizarre and eerie cases, all of which are recorded in a notebook that I dare not make public. I am the person closest to the underworld. Death is my calling card. My name is Rong Yan! A child of a hundred demons...
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We are all ordinary mortals, with physical bodies and eyes that are clouded and unclear. We can see what is close, but not what is far; what is in front, but not what is behind; what is bright, but not what is dark. Do the things you see and believe truly exist? Do you know that only those who have died can "open their eyes" to see the world? This is a mind-boggling infinite journey. I advise all of you to tread cautiously into the abyss.
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A bizarre incident bestows the protagonist of this book with supernatural abilities. Initially uncertain about whether these abilities are a blessing or a curse, the protagonist soon realizes their potential as a source of wealth. Join the protagonist on a journey from being an ordinary person to becoming rich and handsome, through the thrilling and terrifying realm of the supernatural. Ghost Path will surely astound you. Let's embark together on this mystical adventure! Don't forget to recommend 'Soul Trade' to your friends on your QQ group and Weibo if you find it intriguing!
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Newlywed bliss turns into a supernatural mystery as the wedding banquet takes an eerie turn. Venturing into the realm of the underworld and traversing countless dimensions, driven by love's calling! From the heavens to the netherworld, the origins of the supernatural, the battle of the undead and the struggle of the demons, the extraordinary tales of this world and beyond shall all be explored in the Spirit Detective...
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