The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court

Any Political Intrigue Novels With Smart Characters?

I'm out of books to read.

High-IQ Historical Alternate-World Novels Without a System, Tang, Song, or Ming Are All Fine

Novels Suitable for Older Readers

Books suitable for older readers to listen to.

Classic Novels That Never Get Old

The kind that really gives you food for thought.

Ancient Romance Novels That Leave You Stunned to the Core

No comedy, no revenge against scumbags, and no female or male protagonist with serious issues. They shouldn’t go around causing trouble, and the plot should be exciting.

The Best of the Best in Historical Fiction

Alternate History, High-IQ Characters, Military Conflict, and Strategic Showdowns

The protagonist defeats opponents through high intelligence rather than mindlessly overpowering them.

Books Just for Older Readers

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

Historical Military Fiction

Meticulously Researched Historical Fiction

A twisting, suspenseful plot, a protagonist who's not an idiot, and something I can learn from while reading. Ideally, it should be close to real history.

Looking for High-Quality Historical Fiction!

Top-Tier Political Intrigue

Looking for books similar to "I Heard the Ruthless Regent Secretly Loved Me." Please recommend top-tier ancient-setting stories about a female protagonist and extreme political intrigue.

Historical Fiction That Doesn't Dumb Down the Characters

I want a protagonist with brains

High-Quality Historical Novels

In a Reading Slump. I Only Want to Read Harem Novels Now!

I want books similar to In the Book as the Villain: A Great Benefactor in the Female Lead's Eyes. Give me more invincible power fantasies. No play-the-pig-to-eat-the-tiger stories, please. Bring me some fresh plot devices! Thanks, everyone!

Desperately Short on Historical Fiction, Please Recommend Some to Save Me From This Reading Drought

Preferably a historical novel with a realistic feel.

The True History of China

Looking for books similar to Five Thousand Years of Chinese History. Not fictional historical novels, but real events backed by evidence.

The End of Novels Is Literature…

Looking for books similar to Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk. A classic! A study! A literary work!

Great Books That Truly Weave Chinese Culture into the Story

Looking for books like Hidden Origin.

Looking for Books That Feel Especially Realistic

Close to real life.

Any Good Historical Novels? I've Run Out of Historical Fiction to Read Lately.

Please recommend some historical novels.

Historical Fiction: No Nonsense Allowed

It doesn’t have to be completely historically accurate, but at least don’t make it ridiculous. I want power struggles and political maneuvering that make sense. People shouldn’t just get confused all the time and believe the protagonist at first sight. The language doesn’t need to be perfectly period-appropriate, but please don’t throw in internet slang and memes at every turn.

I Can't Believe Historical Fiction Writers Can Be This Good

A fact-based educational book written using sources from official history, but not boring!

My Five Favorite Historical Novels