Leaving on the Journey Back from the South

I Don't Believe Tomato Has Any Masterpieces with Deep Ideas, Epic Scope, and a Grand, Sweeping Feel

I still haven't found a novel like this.

Looking for Novels About Heading South to Work

Looking for Stories About Working Factory Jobs in the 1980S and 1990S and Living a Simple, Steady Life

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

Historical-Era Novels

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…

Perfect-Score Novels with Excellent Writing and Quality

Everyone who clicks in will find something worthwhile. Leave your reading lists so we can recommend books to each other.

Looking for Historical-Era Novels Worth Rereading

Set in the 1960s or 1970s. No pocket dimension, no golden finger, and the female lead didn't go to university.

Any Stories About a Struggle to Succeed That Feel Close to Real Life?

Looking for books like *This Family*. I want to learn how a multimillionaire made his fortune, the struggles the rich go through behind the scenes, and how they win in business battles set in a world close to reality. Ideally, the story would offer some guidance for real life. Are there any works like this? Plenty of recommendations, please.

Historical-Era Fiction

Any good completed novels set in a particular historical era? Completed, please.

I've Been on a Historical-Era Fiction Kick Lately. Please Recommend the Best of the Best

Looking for books similar to *With My Hands Behind My Back, I Transmigrated to the 1970s: I'm Good at Stirring Up Trouble and Making Money (Feng Qi Ye He)*.

Novels Set in the 1950S to 1970S After the Founding of the Nation, No Female-Oriented Stories

Authors, Step Right up and Recommend Your Own Books!!!!

Authors, come on in! I want to read your books!

Any Novels That Feel a Little More Realistic?

Set in a city, with decent writing and 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.

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

I'm in a reading slump.

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.

Pure Farming Stories, No Business Ventures from the Start

Has Tomato Switched to a New Batch of Authors? So Many New Books Have Amazing Writing!

I'd like a new book that was just completed recently. The writing just needs to be good!!!

Genuinely Skillful Historical-Era Novels, No Villains or Black Markets

Are There Really No Good Period Dramas on Tomato? Looking for Recommendations

I've read lots of period pieces, but haven't finished a single one (crying). I only ask that the characters stay true to themselves and that the story isn't told in first person.

Republic-Era Novels

I never recommend books I haven't read. These are my favorite period novels, and I'm sharing them with everyone. There are also a few quick transmigration stories, so check them out if you're interested.