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The Best Non-Fiction Books of 2021: A Must-Read List

Are you a fan of non-fiction books and eager to explore the most captivating and thought-provoking reads released in 2021? Look no further! In this article, we will delve into the most highly recommended non-fiction books of the year, covering a wide range of genres and topics that are sure to captivate your curiosity.

1. "Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty" by Patrick Radden Keefe:
Delve into the riveting and shocking account of the Sackler family, the creators of OxyContin. This meticulously researched book uncovers the dark side of the pharmaceutical industry and the devastating consequences that followed the rise of this powerful dynasty.

2. "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson:
In this deeply insightful and thought-provoking exploration, Wilkerson examines the hidden caste system that has shaped American society. Drawing parallels to India and Nazi Germany, she offers a fresh perspective on discrimination and provides a call to action for positive change.

3. "The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race" by Walter Isaacson:
Unlock the world of gene editing with this captivating biography of Jennifer Doudna, the Nobel Prize-winning co-developer of CRISPR. Isaacson explores the ethical dilemmas and groundbreaking potential of this revolutionary technology that allows us to edit our DNA.

4. "Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019" edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain:
Dive into a collective masterpiece with powerful essays from 90 leading Black writers and intellectuals, who narrate the 400-year history of African Americans. From slavery to the present day, this comprehensive anthology sheds light on the untold stories of resilience, triumph, and struggle.

5. "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together" by Heather McGhee:
In this timely and powerful exploration, McGhee delves into the economic and social impacts of racism on all individuals, regardless of race. This eye-opening book offers a blueprint for creating a more equitable and prosperous future.

These five books represent just a glimpse of the magnificent non-fiction releases in 2021. To further explore this captivating genre, we recommend visiting reputable websites such as Goodreads, where you can find comprehensive lists, reviews, and recommendations from avid readers and experts.

Remember, the joy of reading lies in the diverse perspectives and knowledge you gain. So, grab a cup of coffee, find a cozy reading nook, and allow these extraordinary non-fiction books to broaden your horizons and deepen your understanding of the world around us. Happy reading!
If Destruction Fiction
If Destruction

This is a story based on my personal experience. I am not a professional writer, so I may not satisfy everyone's expectations in terms of word choices and atmosphere. However, the story itself is horrifying enough, and it doesn't need any further embellishments. There are inexplicable phenomena that I cannot understand or explain, so I can only tell the story as it originally happened.

210.26 Million words | 2023-06-20 18:28Update

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Give Up on You Fiction
Give Up on You

He said, Zhou Ru, it's your bad luck to meet me. I said, Xu Yang, don't be too much when you see me. Since we can't give up, let's continue indulging.

274.59 Million words | 2020-07-31 09:24Update

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I Express My Love with Silence Fiction
I Express My Love with Silence

She never dared to confess, he was so dazzling! He fell from the pedestal and she couldn't bear it. Forced to marry him through a scheme, she pleaded with her father. Five years later, he became CEO Qin. She asked, 'Was there ever a slight liking?' He replied, 'I only know how to burden others...' So, let's part ways and find happiness, no need to endure the sorrow of love again!

15.76 Million words | 2022-07-22 05:42Update

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I Wait for You alongside Time Fiction
I Wait for You alongside Time

The first time they met, Jiangcheng was pinned to the wall by Heyuan. 'Shh, don't speak,' he said. In retaliation, Heyuan pinned Jiangcheng back and said, 'Woman, you brought this upon yourself.' Then Jiangcheng looked at Heyuan, frustrated, and said, 'Didn't we agree that the president is in control? Why are you acting the opposite?' Heyuan began to undress while speaking, 'Wife, it's what you said.' Then he leaned down and captured his most precious treasure. Heyuan said, 'Wife, don't rush, what's mine is yours, and I am also yours!' Jiangcheng: ... You were supposed to be the CEO and husband, a restrained and abstinent male god, but why are you behaving like a desperate wolf in front of me? No, she needs to escape quickly. Heyuan: Darling, take it slow, don't rush...

577.74 Million words | 2021-11-10 08:07Update

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The Strongest Superhero Fiction
The Strongest Superhero

Spider-Man: "Hey, Peter, you can't deceive me like this, you're my brother!" Iron Man: "Peter, your power is absolutely astonishing!" Hulk: "Don't fight Hulk, Hulk made a mistake..." Peter, with Saiyan heritage, traversed into the Marvel world, dominating the Marvel universe! PS: Please do not bring the settings from this book into Dragon Ball, and do not bring the settings from Dragon Ball into this book. Please refer to the actual circumstances of this book! Hope everyone can support this book! (Book group: 48548354! Welcome everyone to join!)

53.61 Million words | 2021-11-24 10:52Update

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Absolute Good Doctor Fiction
Absolute Good Doctor

Just graduated from medical school, this young student is about to step into a certain era even before entering society... Wasn't she supposed to build a career? Well, it doesn't matter where one starts. She is now a well-behaved and obedient noble lady, as well as an exceptional healer who saves lives... Little does anyone know, she actually possesses incredible skills in the art of poison! She doesn't harm others, just seeks to protect herself. Like an experienced saleswoman, she boasts and markets herself. Rest assured, she is definitely a skilled physician!

48.36 Million words | 2020-07-07 17:28Update

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Forensic Poison Consort: Meeting the Prince on his Bed Fiction
Forensic Poison Consort: Meeting the Prince on his Bed

She was the chief international female forensic pathologist of the 23rd century, having performed countless autopsies, yet little did she expect to almost become a corpse herself. One morning, she woke up as a helpless fool, subject to humiliation by others. Her fiancé treated her poorly, but she endured it! Dare to slander me, I'll expose your true colors! One day, she emerged victorious and struck down her enemies. Suddenly, nobles and officials came running to acknowledge their kinship! Kinship? "Lady, it was I, the Marquis, who spent the night with you. Come with me." "Rubbish!" "My beloved concubine, it was

42.40 Million words | 2020-08-01 09:11Update

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Marriage slumber Fiction
Marriage slumber

"Marrying for the Sake of Convenience" was originally titled "Remembering the Moment I Didn't Love You." They wandered through confusion, pausing, pulling, entangling, always with one person trying to escape while the other tightly grasped on. Have you ever experienced something like that? The childhood friends, known as inseparable, ended up having a relationship one drunken night, and thus began their reluctant marriage, documented by two red books costing nine yuan. She was proud and domineering, while he was gentle and introverted. She had a handsome and bright young man in her heart, while he had a gentle and beautiful woman in his dreams. Throughout the long and not-so-quiet years, they collided and adjusted, but always kept each other out, living in a state of darkness. When past love returned, they each faced or resisted the temptation of their body and mind. Betrayal, the uncovering of their marriage, eventually erupted on the unstoppable edge. They tried to separate, only to discover that they had already become deeply entwined with each other's bodies. Forcing them apart would only bring unbearable pain. So, he escaped, and she defended, not for love, but for the sake of life.

456.02 Million words | 2022-07-31 03:54Update

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Shennong Pesticide Field Fiction
Shennong Pesticide Field

Traveling back in time to cultivate fields, but why did we end up with a landowner's usurpation? Treacherous priests? What on earth is happening? Even a few caring handsome guys have hidden ulterior motives, we refuse to be involved.

402.05 Million words | 2022-01-03 09:14Update

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Forced Marriage Countdown: The Doting Exclusivity of the Man-God Fiction
Forced Marriage Countdown: The Doting Exclusivity of the Man-God

She clenched her lower lip tightly, gritted her teeth, and glared angrily, "Bastard!" "Is that all it takes to be a bastard? Well, I can be even more of a bastard..." he chuckled recklessly. The seemingly cold-hearted prince with a hidden passion faced off against the strong-willed pseudo-lady. "Woman, dare to run and see what happens!"

528.95 Million words | 2021-10-03 02:10Update

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Joy in the Farmhouse: The Adorable and Charming Miss Fiction
Joy in the Farmhouse: The Adorable and Charming Miss

When Leng Yue opened her eyes, she became the mother of two adorable little ones. With her one-year-old son and two-year-old daughter, who were so thin that their bones were visible, Leng Yue couldn't help but bitter smile. It seemed that fate had played a cruel trick on her. She hadn't even had a boyfriend yet, but now she had twins, along with an ailing father and a disabled husband. With responsibilities from top to bottom, their home lacked even the most basic necessities. In such poverty, Leng Yue rolled up her sleeves and took on the burden of supporting her family. Ensuring everyone's basic needs were met became her top priority.

345.31 Million words | 2021-03-26 05:18Update

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The Journey of the Creator God Fiction
The Journey of the Creator God

Zhouxing, a student, accidentally gains the favor of the origin of the new world, demanding him to become the Creator God of the new world and create a new realm. However, how is this even possible?! It's too troublesome! I don't want to do it! But hey, I'm your boss, can you even erase me? What? A battle of the Creator Gods? What kind of nonsense is that? What? Another world's Creator God has gathered an army to come and attack me?

291.53 Million words | 2021-07-18 20:22Update

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His Boss Fiction
His Boss

The story of Yu, a silly and adorable boss who is fiercely protective of his wife, and Yi, a cunning and cold-hearted elite. A tale of married life, filled with endless affection, and a mix of gentle teasing and intense pampering. (Well, the main point is, this novel is available for free in its entirety).

363.60 Million words | 2021-01-15 13:51Update

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Entangled Love: Ex-husband's Heartfelt Care Fiction
Entangled Love: Ex-husband's Heartfelt Care

After divorce, Xia Yuyang has a successful career and a man who takes care of her and is beloved by her son. It's safe to say she is a winner in life. But there is also a fierce creature called an ex-husband in this world, who not only ruined her youth and consumed her body and mind, but also keeps entangling with her even after divorce. In the end, he forcefully declares, 'Our son is mine, and you are also mine, you can never escape.' Xia Yuyang surrenders, saying, 'Alright, everything is yours, but you are mine too!'

120.08 Million words | 2021-11-24 17:39Update

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This Palace is Mine Fiction
This Palace is Mine

She is a once-in-a-century talented general, the beloved youngest daughter of the Border family, and a mighty warrior on the battlefield. But she does not love fine clothes and makeup, only the military attire. As she returns victorious to the palace, clad in armor, her presence emanates a heroic aura. Standing before the dreaded tyrant, she remains unyielding. Becoming the empress is just another battlefield for her, albeit in a different setting. The cold-hearted young emperor, the former princess infamous for bringing calamity to the nation, is merely the next enemy she needs to conquer. Thus, she faces her with a gentle smile. From today onwards, this palace is mine, and you are my concubine..

418.86 Million words | 2023-05-01 21:26Update

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Peerless Love: A Song of White Hair Fiction
Peerless Love: A Song of White Hair

"Can humans and demons fall in love?" "No! Humans have short lifespans while demons have long lives. Demons are too devoted, so falling in love with a human is a terrifying thing. They must watch their beloved die and then live a lifetime tormented by longing and loneliness... So some demons, let alone loving humans, won't even love!" ... Yes, to watch a loved one die before their eyes and live on in eternal love, how cruel and unfair it is... The persistence I have always had has been a harm to him... Should I... continue?" "But, if I say it is forbidden, can it prevent the love between humans and demons from happening in the first place? So, whether they can be together or not still depends on the wishes of the people involved..." "The wishes of the people involved..." ... But he... Does he... love me..."

292.17 Million words | 2022-12-31 12:32Update

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Quick Transmigration: The Male Lead Isn't Cold Fiction
Quick Transmigration: The Male Lead Isn't Cold

This is a fast-transmigration novel that spoils you to the point of disgust. There is no limit to how spoiled it can get, and the male lead is always consistent. "From now on, tell me whoever you dislike, and I'll beat her up for you. Don't take matters into your own hands, or you might end up hurting yourself," he said. She looked up at him in admiration. "Ah Qing, you're so amazing. Just one sentence completely defeats those scheming women." He replied, "In my eyes, she's not even worth as much as a weed. Only you deserve the title of a pure and beautiful white lotus." In her mind, a thousand horses ran wild. "Go to hell!" His goal was to invade her country, become her king, take off her clothes, and climb into her bed. He tempted her, saying, "It's in a lot of pain right now. Would you be willing to help it?" She was seduced by his charm and replied, "I'm willing." Afterwards, she cursed silently, "He's such a perverted bastard." He smirked devilishly and

353.68 Million words | 2022-04-16 21:28Update

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Investigation of an Unusual Case Fiction
Investigation of an Unusual Case

When you see a female corpse crawling out of the car wreckage at the scene of an accident and then bite the man standing nearby, your first instinct is what? Unfortunately, as a police officer, he witnessed all of this with his own eyes, but no one believes him. They all call him crazy! He was then assigned to the miscellaneous affairs department, only to realize that it was not an ordinary department, but a mysterious office called the Special Cases Division. It is specifically responsible for dealing with so-called haunted events. Here, all ghost stories are not fake, but truly happening in reality. Let's see how he becomes a member of this division and unravels the secrets behind these supernatural events. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ pure horror and supernatural genre Group for book lovers to discuss.

588.57 Million words | 2023-05-19 11:30Update

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Do you do research? That kind of person who pressures you to get married. Fiction
Do you do research? That kind of person who pressures you to get married.

The starry-eyed research genius, Xianyu, who was busy as a bee, found himself transported into a book. Suddenly, he became idle and redundant. Su Lian: If you give this patent for free to Brother Luo Ye's company, I will withdraw from this relationship and help you and Brother Luo Ye be together... *sob* *sob* *sob* Xianyu: Jimei, you're Su Lian, not Soviet Union, right? Did Liang Jingru give you the courage to give away my patent for free? Second Company Commander! There's a white lotus disturbing me while I'm conducting experiments! Second Company Commander: What about my domestically produced cannon? Luo Ye: If you leave the research institute and come to my company, I will marry you. X

92.27 Million words | 2020-07-20 06:07Update

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The Loveless Demon God in Another World Fiction
The Loveless Demon God in Another World

Falling in love in a second, longing for a thousand years. What? With one punch, I accidentally summoned a fiancé? I'm speechless. What did this guy eat to grow so tall? Shousi: Wu'ai, as long as you like it, I'll support you no matter what. I'll become strong and hold up the sky for you. I won't harm others if they don't provoke me, but if they do, I'll "thunder" them to the fullest. Follow the story of how the ace special agent wields advanced weapons from the future and extraordinary abilities to conquer the magical world. If you like it, please click the bookmark below~

422.51 Million words | 2021-08-16 14:08Update

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