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Period Novels: Joining the Army, No Pocket Space, Nothing Over-the-Top, Few Terrible Relatives, Complete

I'm in a reading slump! Could everyone recommend some novels set in a past era? I'd like a female lead who follows the troops, with down-to-earth everyday family life and no over-the-top, unrealistic plot. A second marriage or raising children is fine. Preferably no pocket dimension, and fewer awful people, or it'll get too stressful. Ideally, something complete. Thank you!

Are There Any Novels About Real Rural Life?

Books Just for Older Readers

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

Novels Suitable for Older Readers

Books suitable for older readers to listen to.

Pure Country Life Novels, Feel-Good Reads!

Looking for Straightforward Historical-Era Stories, No Reckless Shenanigans

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

Looking for Rural Novels

Rural life.

Straightforward Historical Military Fiction

Books That Feel Close to Real Life

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

Novels That Feel More Realistic

A lot of novels these days are unrealistic. I'm looking for an ordinary modern romance.

Please Recommend Rugged, Gruff Male Lead Stories!

Please recommend some well-written stories with a rugged male lead. Ideally, he shouldn’t constantly say “I’m the boss.” I’d prefer a cool, aloof heroine, and I don’t want one who’s all soft and sweet. That kind of heroine feels so childish. Please and thank you ╰(*´︶`*)

Please Recommend Grizzled Tough-Guy Romance

Rugged country boys and delicate young wives, stories about moving to the countryside, with the heroine absolutely doted on. Reborn or transmigration stories are fine too. I just can’t find any more with kids in them. I’ve been searching all morning.

Looking for Novels That Are a Little More Realistic

Stories that are realistic, down-to-earth, and true to life

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.

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.

Older-Man Romance With a Huge Age Gap

The male lead's son invites the female lead to his dad's place for a class reunion. The other classmates make their own way there, but the female lead's car breaks down on the road, where she runs into the male lead, setting off a series of events. The male lead is divorced, and his son is from his previous marriage. (Note: the male lead's son is the same age as the female lead.)

Rural Fiction

Novels Where the Male Lead Is Pretending to Be an Idiot

The male lead is pretending to be an idiot, and the female lead loves him dearly. Even after she finds out he's not really an idiot, she still loves him. Please recommend stories like this (;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)

A Rough Man and a Young Widow, Set Around the 1970s

Looking for books like "Ordinary Girl's Quick Transmigration: She Has the Aura of an Unparalleled Beauty".

The Best Stories Set in a Bygone Era, Full of Family Life: Share Your Number One! 🔝

Looking for stories like After Getting My Hands on the Script, I Found Hidden Gems in a Period Novel.

Novels That Capture Human Nature in All Its Complexity

Rural Life Stories

A rural-life story with a sister-in-law type character.

Family Drama, Angst, and Cautionary Tales

Looking for books like A Counterattack Through the Keyhole. This one has an impressive 9.8 rating and is beautifully written. It really makes you think after reading.