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What Kind of Books Do People Over Fifty Want to Read?

Some older people couldn’t even scan a health code during the pandemic, and they ended up on CCTV News. Are they really that helpless? Do they use the internet? Read Toutiao? Read novels? What kinds of novels do they like?

Realistic Romance Novels, No CEOs or the Like

Angsty youth novels are fine too, like Fu Shouer's "Youth Is a Hasty Book".

The Most Realistic, Well-Written Urban Fiction

Hey, please tell me which urban novel you think reflects reality the most!

Realistic, Truly Urban Fiction

Something like The Twenty-Six-Year-Old Tenant.

Novels That Are a Little More Realistic

The female lead has been deeply hurt by her family, then the male lead comes along and brings warmth into her life.

Any Novels That Feel a Little More Realistic?

Set in a city, with decent writing and a realistic feel.

Stories Closely Based on Real Life or Personal Experiences

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

Novels Close to Reality

I almost never read transmigration into a book, transmigration, or domineering CEO stories. I prefer novels that stay close to real life and let me put myself into them.

Any Novels Suitable for Readers in Their Thirties or Forties? Recommendations, Please!

Looking for recommendations!

Looking for Urban Novels About Real Life

Any good urban novels that feel close to real life and are on the longer side?

Looking for Urban Stories, Nothing Weird with Cultivation

Any Novels That Feel Grounded and Close to Ordinary Life?

Looking for Realistic Novels with a Peaceful, Cozy Feel

No melodramatic plot twists

Modern Romance, Everyday Realism, Sweet and Dotey, with Heart-Tugging Little Details

No brainless, overly sugary romance, please.

Looking for Urban Life Novels That Feel Close to Reality

Any Low-Key Novels Focused on Everyday Life?

No System, and not too much face-slapping.

Looking for Realistic Marriage Stories, Nothing Too Far-Fetched or Overly Sweet

Everyday life, realistic views on marriage, a couple working together, marital conflicts, careers, family, children, and mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships. Keep it realistic, please. No wealthy-family romances; they feel too far-fetched.

Looking for Contemporary Urban Fiction About Everyday Life, Grounded and Close to Reality!

Any Novels That Feel Really Realistic?

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

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.

Any Laid-Back Everyday-Life Stories with a Wife?

An urban or historical setting.

Urban Slice-of-Life Novels, No Breaking Up Right Away or Showing Off and Face-Slapping

Completed Stories About a Peaceful, Happy Everyday Life

The female lead spent her past life rushing around, busy every single day. After she transmigrates to ancient times or another era, all she does is farm, raise children, and handle the daily necessities. She lives a simple, peaceful life.

Any Warm, Slow-Burning Novels?

I'm really in the mood for this kind of story right now. Ideally, not too much scheming or melodrama. Please, I'm begging you!!!