Tales of Strange and Sinister Mysteries

Come on, Give Me Some High-Quality Novels

I'm a picky old hand when it comes to books.

High Quality Only! No Beginner-Friendly Fluff

Another Batch of Hidden Gems for Veteran Readers

Looking for books like Phantom Realm Patch. Fresh, thought-provoking ideas and an expansive world! A well-crafted, brain-teasing story that combines fantasy, horror, technology, and transmigration, with airtight logic.

Any Genre Is Fine, as Long as It's Not Bland or Mindless, Has a Fresh Plot, and Is Highly Rated

I'm really out of books to read. Give me some books, please!

Save Me With Highly Rated, High-IQ Scheming Novels

I’ve Lost All Desire to Read, and I’m Desperate for Something Good. Fellow Daoists, Only Experts May Enter

I feel like novels just can't move me anymore.

Every Twist Leads to Another, and It Gets Better the More You Read

Looking for High-Quality Novels with Great Writing That Keep You Hooked

Looking for high-quality novels with great writing that get more and more addictive as you read.

Looking for Recently Launched, Obscure Hidden Gems With Potential

No Rebirth! No Transmigration! No System!!! Please, Just Give Me a Story That Makes Sense

I am going through a reading slump. No reborn stories, transmigrate stories, Systems, or campus settings. I do not want something purely sweet. A little angst would be even better. The logic should make sense, and ideally it should be around 150,000 to 300,000 words. Any genre is fine.

My Bookshelf Is Empty. Where Are the Good Books?

Recommend Books with Solid Writing, Logical Plots, and Smart Characters

Those of you who call everything a masterpiece, rave about it, and say things like, “The beginning is so-so, but it gets good later,” while using ridiculous exaggerations, please stop. Seriously, nine out of ten books you people recommend are so cringe-inducing they make my toes curl and could furnish a two-bedroom apartment.

Exciting, Gripping, and Well-Written: Even One of These Is Enough

It can be exciting because of the plot, characters, or writing style, and it can be horror or suspenseful. For a book to be compelling, the overall plot has to be good, and the writing should be decent too. By good writing, I mean the book shouldn’t hit most readers’ major deal-breakers. Anything else is fine.

Highly Recommended: Beautifully Written, Smart, and Absolutely Fantastic

Show Me the Popular Novels You're Still Following and That Are Still Updating

Please share every book on your shelf that you're currently reading, following, or saving for later.

Any Books by More Mature Writers?

Don't recommend anything written by kids. I want solid logic and mature writing. I've read countless books, and this one made me feel like my intelligence was being insulted...

I'm Out of Books to Read, Your Majesty Needs Some High-IQ Novels

I want the kind with lots of tricks and tropes.

Any Good Books to Recommend? Anything You Enjoy Reading Is Welcome