Between Neighbors

Novels That Feel Very Real and Reflect Real Society

I’m sick of stories that are too brainless and idealistic. I want something more realistic.

Stories Based on Real Life and Personal Experiences

Something based on the author's personal experiences, or a real-life autobiography.

The Foolish Country Doctor, Lin Erdan

Any Books on the Same Level as Village Life?

Reading *Inside and Outside the Village* made me feel like I'd reached a higher plane. Are there any others on that level?

Looking for High-Quality Farming Novels, From a Veteran Reader With Picky Taste

Recommendations, please!

The Country Fool Lin Yu

Any similar books? I thought this one was pretty good.

Any Novels That Feel Really Realistic?

For example, the male and female leads could have common, everyday jobs like teaching or medicine.

Books That Feel Close to Real Life

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

Stories Closely Based on Real Life or Personal Experiences

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

What Do Books for Middle-Aged Men Actually Look Like?

Looking for books similar to *Steal a Piece of the Sky*. I recommend *Steal a Piece of the Sky*, a novel that starts in the 1990s. It's inspirational, idealistic, and full of drive, and it captures the memories and struggles of people who came of age after the 1990s.

Looking for Good Rural Fiction

Raising some fish, growing a little food, maybe renting a mountain. Just don't let it turn into a cultivation story halfway through.

Stories Set in the 1950S, 60S, or 70S. Good Writing, Please. No Transmigration-and-Raising-Kids Plots

Books Just for Older Readers

Looking for books similar to *Nine-Tenths Foolish*.

Looking for Rural Novels

Rural life.

Feel-Good Stories That Stay Close to Reality!!

I'd like something grounded in reality, but with a sensible premise. It can bend reality a little, and preferably have a System. Stock trading and family infighting would be great, followed by the realization that the protagonist can't measure up to the male lead. Please recommend me some books, experts!!!

High-Quality Farming Novels with Rugged Men and a Big Build Difference

Farming, Real Farming

I want genuine farming details: what seedlings to plant each month, how to get seeds to sprout, what to do when pests show up, and so on. I really need this, please!

Looking for Straightforward Historical-Era Stories, No Reckless Shenanigans

Something that fits the historical setting fairly well, without going too over the top. 🌸

Any Novels Suitable for Middle-Aged and Older Readers? Recommend a Few

For example, stories about real life, a particular historical era, history, or rural life. Nothing mindless

Pure Country Life Novels, Feel-Good Reads!

Farming! Farming! Bring Me All the Good Farming Novels

A peaceful, carefree life in the countryside.

Male-Led Stories Set in a Bygone Era

Are There Any Period Novels Set in the 1960S or 1970S About Simply Living a Steady Life?

Recommend Some Addictive Novels

The kind of book you can't stop reading.