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Rural Fiction

Let’s Recommend Books to Each Other, with Comments and Paragraph Reviews

I’m looking for books similar to Western Fantasy: Is This Really a Farming System? I’ll make time to review yours too. I’m new here.

Can I Get Some Normal Stories Set in a Particular Era?

No silly, naive heroines and no characters suddenly getting stupid. The male lead should be loyal and virtuous. Kids are fine, as are rebirth, transmigration into a book, transmigration, or native-born protagonists. Please, recommend something normal. I'm losing my mind trying to find a book.

Period Novels That Are as Realistic as Possible

I don't want a protagonist who goes head-to-head with everyone from the start. The story should develop realistically and stick as close to real life as possible.

Any Low-Key Period Stories?

Novels Set in a Bygone Era! Novels Set in a Bygone Era! Novels Set in a Bygone Era!

I want a story set in a bygone era, but not in some made-up world. Something realistic would be great, and even better if the female lead has a cute little kid. Thanks!

New Authors and New Books, Come Share Them Here 😏 (Especially Ones That Need More Exposure)

New books usually have a hard time getting popular, so recommending them to people looking for something to read might be the right choice!

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

Any Novels About Rural Life? I'm Out of Books to Read

Something with a natural, rural-life feel, like *After Leaving the Army, I Livestream Raising Kids in the Countryside*.

Please Recommend a Period Novel with No Golden Finger or Pocket Space, and Good Writing

I'd prefer a heroine who transmigrates. With reborn heroines, I always feel like people can't change their nature, so I can't get into them.

Rural Novels Set in the 1960S and 1970S

Looking for Laid-Back, Everyday Stories

Please Recommend Realistic Stories That Feel Close to Everyday Life

I'm looking for books like Sinking in a Sea of Debt. A contemporary realistic story that reflects the painful struggles of people drowning in debt today and the sides of human nature they'd rather not face.

Stories Set in the 1970S, 80S, and 90S!

No pocket dimension, no golden finger. The protagonist succeeds through her own abilities! The hero shouldn't think the heroine is special the moment they meet!

I Haven’t Cried in a While. I Want Something Tearjerking

I don't want anything that forces tears out of the reader. Ideally, it should inspire awe and include things like despair, similar to The Three-Body Problem. What I hate most is being moved simply because of love.