Stubborn as a Mule

Just an Ordinary High School Campus Novel!

Looking for high school campus stories without rich families, transmigration, or ridiculously superhuman academic geniuses! I'm so tired of plots that go completely off the rails.

Looking for a Highly Re-readable Novel That Doesn't Make Things Up As It Goes

New Authors (Warning! Don't Recommend Works by Big Names.)

I want to discover authors who haven’t received much attention.

Looking for Novels That Are a Little More Realistic

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

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.

Why Not Read the Classics?

Recommend some good books with meaning, impact, and beautiful writing.

New Author, New Book (Only Recommend New Books!)

We should show some love to new authors.

Any Books That Can Broaden a Young Woman's Horizons?

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.

Stories Based on Real Life and Personal Experiences

Something based on the author's personal experiences, or a real-life autobiography.

Looking for Inspirational Novels to Snap Me Out of Not Studying 😭

So Good You Can't Talk About It, Only Enjoy It in Secret

Looking for books like "Ai Hehuan".

Now This Is the Kind of Novel Chinese People Should Read

As fellow Chinese people, you'll feel your blood boil after reading this.

Books for College Students

What are some books that high school seniors graduating this year absolutely should read?

Any More Realistic Stories Set in a Particular Era? Looking for Recs

A lot of period dramas these days have living conditions better than ours now. It feels a bit fake.

These Are the Only Two Eras Novels Worth Reading. Disagree? Bring It On

Any Understated, Sensible Period Novels? Not the Kind Where They Eat Lavish Meals Every Day

Looking for books like Making Others Happy? I'd Rather Make Myself Happy. Historical-era story with a female lead. It doesn't matter whether she transmigrates or has a golden finger, but it shouldn't be brainless or too showy. I hate those stories where she has a pocket dimension people can enter but insists on cooking outside, and is always...

I’m Sick of Being Tortured by Idiotically Written Stories Every Day, Please Recommend Highly Rated Books

Period Pieces! What's Your Number One Pick?

I want to read something like "The Day I Died, My Rough-and-Ready Husband Held Me and Cried All Night".

Looking for an Unconventional Historical-Era Story

I'm tired of stories that are either about the black market or people watching the drama unfold.

Looking for Down-to-Earth Stories Set in a Past Era, Nothing Too Over-the-Top

I'm in a reading slump.

Any Stories That Feel True to Life? Please, With Authors Who Use Their Brains!

I don’t want either lead to be stupid. I hope the story has a warm, everyday feel. They don’t have to be rich, but there absolutely shouldn’t be any huge misunderstandings between them. Both should be pure in love, please and thank you. I’ve been reading for years, and so many authors write things that make no sense. Sigh ╯﹏╰

A Book I’ve Never Been Willing to Delete From My Bookshelf

I want to read something similar to Rose Life: La Vie en Rose. Something like Rose Life: La Vie en Rose, with beautiful writing, high quality, and the kind of story that completely hooks you!

Any Youth or School Life Novels?

Looking for books like "Her Smile Is Like a Piece of Candy". Ideally, the leads meet in high school and start dating in college. No angst!! No angst!! And nothing adapted into a TV series.