First Love, No Goodbyes!

Ordinary Life, With Down-to-Earth Leads and Everyday Warmth

Laid-Back, Everyday, and Heartwarming Stories

One female lead or no female lead

Any Novels That Feel Grounded and Close to Ordinary Life?

Please Recommend Stories About Ordinary People Falling in Love

I don't want to read stories about romance among people who have nothing to do with ordinary life anymore. No more CEOs, goddesses chasing after the male lead, or male leads who are loaded. I want to read about ordinary people having simple, everyday romances.

Any Down-to-Earth Stories? Nothing With Over-the-Top Pampering

Stories Closely Based on Real Life or Personal Experiences

Are there any novels with really good prose that are almost exactly like real life?

Looking for Urban Life Novels That Feel Close to Reality

Urban Slice-of-Life, Realistic and Immersive, with Vivid, Believable Writing

No transmigration, cultivation, fantasy, or whatever else. I want something real: grounded in everyday life, with sincere emotions that resonate.

The Leads Were Classmates, Reunite After Years Apart, and Have Both Secretly Loved Each Other

It absolutely has to have a happy ending! Fellow readers, please recommend some books.

Books That Feel Close to Real Life

Any recommendations for good books that feel especially close to real life?

Modern Workplace Stories

Looking for books like First Love, Don't Say Goodbye! Both leads come from ordinary families and work hard to build successful careers on their own. They also have a happy married life, without melodrama or excessive angst. Something with a gentle, cozy feel.

Looking for Laid-Back, Everyday Stories