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In a Reading Slump: Looking for a Truly Fresh and Exciting Read

Everyone can recommend just one personal top pick. Please don't suggest books with inflated ratings. I've read most of the famous ones, so I'm looking for something fresh.

For Middle-Aged Readers: Smart Characters, No Goody-Two-Shoes, Decisive and Ruthless, Highly Rated

Urban, System, reborn, fantasy, or gaming novels are all fine, as long as they’re good, the characters are smart, and there’s no saintly protagonist. Bring out any books on your shelf that fit the bill!

Looking for Cathartic, Feel-Good Fiction with a Female Lead

Looking for books like *Game Invasion: Stealing the Male and Female Leads' Fortunes Is Addictive*. As the title says, any genre is fine, but please make the female lead smart, keep the supporting cast competent, and make the plot logical... Most importantly, the female lead can't be the sort who just puts up with everything.

Recommend an Incredibly, Incredibly Good Novel

I highly recommend this amazing novel, The White Ring Douluo. It's a fanfic set in Douluo Dalu. See for yourself just how good it is.

Ancient Romance, Absolutely Amazing, I’ve Reread Them Several Times

New Authors (Warning! Don't Recommend Works by Big Names.)

I want to discover authors who haven’t received much attention.

A Classic Historical Romance Recommendation for a Well-Read Woman

I found a book that doesn’t follow the usual formula. It’s full of knowledge, has a clear historical timeline, and offers deep insight into human nature. Definitely worth taking the time to read.

The Hero and Heroine Are Normal People! Normal People!!

Are there no normal people on Tomato Novel?! No yanderes! No brooding types! No jealous possessive types! No violent types! No idiots!! Just give me some normal people with solid values 🥹

Dear Authors, Come Recommend Your Own Books!

Authors, please come recommend your own books!

Any New Books? Anything Between 10,000 and 200,000 Words!

New authors, feel free to showcase your books here. Any genre is welcome.

Short, Completed Novels

Sweet modern romance with a cute kid.

New Writer, New Book! Want to Get Popular? Come Promote It Here. It’s Bound to Be a Hit!

The Heroine Mistakes Him for Someone Else, and the Male Lead Takes the Chance to Sweep Her Away

Are there any stories where the heroine mistakes the male lead for someone else and ends up keeping him, only to later discover that he's a calculating CEO? Then she's walked straight into the tiger's den.

Anything Unconventional and Exciting? I’m Tired of the Same Old Power Fantasies

Looking for books like Field Notes on Pest Control: Best Highlights.

If It Doesn't Catch On, I'll Keep Promoting It. This Great Story Deserves Better!

Looking for stories like *Zhou Tiancheng and His Five Colorful Girlfriends*. Carefully crafted by the author and close to real life, it lays bare the ugliness and greed of human nature and reflects the chaos of society.

Authors, Step Right up and Recommend Your Own Books!!!!

Authors, come on in! I want to read your books!

Short, Completed Novels

Any short, completed stories?

Nothing Too Wish-fulfillment-heavy. I Want a Personal Story About an Ordinary Person, with a Decent Pace.

Looking for books like *Misty Rain, Rusted Sword*.

No Rebirth, No Transmigration, No Golden Finger, Just a Classic Historical Romance With the Right Values

I want an ancient setting with palace intrigue and household drama. No one being reborn or transmigrating, and no System. I don't want an especially strong female or male lead. I like stories where the couple are evenly matched and the male lead is the crown prince. Both leads should be good-looking, intelligent, and have sound values!

I’ve Noticed a Problem: Most New Books Are Extremely Lackluster

Pure Historical Fiction, No Rebirth or Transmigration

I want sweet, doting romance, no angst. I'm very sensitive and can't handle tragic stories.

High-Quality Classical Fiction, No Transmigration or Rebirth

I'm sick of the same old transmigration and rebirth plots.

Ancient-Era Romance

No stories about being reborn or transmigrating!

Proper Historical Fiction, No Transmigrate, No Reborn, No Romance Drama

I'm looking for a proper historical novel. No being reborn, no transmigrating, and no romance-obsessed drama. There are more and more novels about transmigration, being reborn, and romance-obsessed characters, and I'm sick of them. I'm getting more and more disappointed.