Those of Us Who Don’t Want to Go to Work

Everyday Life Among Ordinary People, No Politics

Looking for a Low-Key, Everyday Love Story Between Ordinary People

I've read lots of books where the protagonist has a cheat. Now I want an ordinary love story and an ordinary, peaceful life. Historical or modern romance is fine, any era. I'm tired of generals, marquises, CEOs, and emperors. I'd like to read stories where their subordinates are the main characters.

Looking for Realist Fiction Recommendations

Cozy and Low-Key, with No Over-the-Top Drama

Something simple and low-key, no melodramatic twists or convoluted plots. Just a sweet, gentle romance.

Stories With an Ordinary Female Lead

I really want to read a romance novel with a universally adored heroine who's average-looking but has an extraordinary personality!! They're so hard to find, ahhh!

Looking for Laid-Back, Everyday Stories

Recently Gotten into Slice-of-Life and Lighthearted Stories

I've recently gotten hooked on slice-of-life and lighthearted stories.

Any Novels That Feel Grounded and Close to Ordinary Life?

Any Novels That Feel Really Realistic?

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

Stories Closely Based on Real Life or Personal Experiences

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

A Realistic Work That'll Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat

Looking for books similar to The Children of Crescent River, Part Three: Right and Wrong. If you’ve ever missed the intoxicating fragrance of waves of wheat while gazing at the city lights, or longed to feel the vibrant pulse of rural China, then this river of the soul flows quietly through Tomato Novel…

Any Urban Slice-of-life Stories About Ordinary People?

Urban Slice of Life, Realistic, Masterpiece

Any Stories with an Ordinary Heroine, Average Looks but Great Charm or Bearing?

I’m tired of stories where every female lead is gorgeous, and I’m tired of female leads from ridiculously wealthy families, too. I just want an inspiring girl’s love story. Angst is fine, too~

I Want to Read a Normal Urban Novel

Any genre is fine, as long as the plot makes sense.

Looking for Urban Novels That Never Get Old

A story with one female lead and a System.

Books That Feel Very Realistic

No special abilities or anything, just like real life.

Looking for Realistic Workplace Novels

Nothing too melodramatic. I want the male and female leads to be normal people...

Any Quiet, Unassuming Books That Are Still Really Good?

Any recommendations for books that are low-key but really good?

Modern Urban Slice of Life, Realistic and Immersive

Looking for books similar to Re:Life in a Parallel World from Zero. I've never read anything this good. It's a new book, and I really want to read more of this kind, but I can't find anything else this good. I even called in sick the next day so I could keep reading, but because

Any Realistic Romance Novels With a Calm, Everyday Feel?

I don't want wealthy-family stories or some kind of golden finger. I want something grounded in real life, unforgettable, and well written. The plot shouldn't move too fast, but it should be vivid and engaging, with an original storyline. Could some lovely fairy please grace me with a recommendation? I'm seriously out of things to read.

Even an Ordinary, Unremarkable Girl Deserves to Be Loved

An ordinary, average female lead. She's not a saint or a fake innocent, and has no golden finger. She's very relatable, and she has the same worries I do.

Any Good, Relaxing Modern Urban Novels? I've Had Nothing to Read for Ages 🤪

Looking for books similar to *Reborn into a Cushy Job: Once I Had Money, I Didn’t Want to Get Ahead*.

Any Books That Resemble the Life of an Ordinary Office Worker?