Chronicles of Crossing the Sea of Suffering

Realistic Romance Novels, No CEOs or the Like

Angsty youth novels are fine too, like Fu Shouer's *Youth Is a Hasty Book*.

A Calm, Ordinary Slice of Life

Just an ordinary, peaceful life in a warm little home.

Quiet, Comforting Books That Are Soothing to Read

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

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

Underrated Romance: Engaging and Free of Tired Tropes

A Masterpiece Can Never Be Buried; It Simply Blooms Like a Lotus in the Mud

Looking for books like *The Rogue Imperial Tutor*. Books are like the world: grass born by the shore can keep itself above vulgarity, but a lotus growing in the mud can also bloom brilliantly, far more beautiful and splendid than grass. Bring out your masterpieces, the hidden gems that have been overlooked.

I Spend More Time Looking for Books Than Reading Them. Help Me Out, Anything Good Will Do

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*.

Extremely, Extremely, Extremely, Extremely Good Novels! Highly Recommended!

What Counts as a Tearjerker-Level Novel?

What are some especially heartbreaking books you've read?

Books That Feel Close to Real Life

Any recommendations for good books that feel especially close to real life?

Books That Keep You Reading Until 4 A.M. Even When You Know You Should Sleep

Please Recommend Stories That Show the Dark Side of Human Nature

The character should ideally be a “round” character, meaning they should have many different sides and not be one-dimensional.

Looking for Contemporary Urban Fiction About Everyday Life, Grounded and Close to Reality!

Why Do I Always Find Good Novels Right Before Bed?

Please recommend stories with a universally adored protagonist, babes 😘

No Power Fantasies or Mindless Stories: Something Substantial and Not Cringey

After reading a few books that really make you think, I can't get into brainless stories anymore. It's frustrating. (No heroine, or just one heroine, but don't demean women, or I really can't stand it.)

Looking for Urban Novels About Real Life

Any good urban novels that feel close to real life and are on the longer side?

Any Novels That Feel a Little More Realistic?

Set in a city, with decent writing and a realistic feel.

What Kind of Books Do People Over Fifty Want to Read?

Some older people couldn’t even scan a health code during the pandemic, and they ended up on CCTV News. Are they really that helpless? Do they use the internet? Read Toutiao? Read novels? What kinds of novels do they like?

Any Books with an Ordinary Protagonist, No Cheats, and Average Looks?

An average-looking male lead, no cheat abilities, and not a power fantasy. I just want to read about an ordinary person. Novels all feel so lofty and out of touch with everyday people, with handsome guys as every protagonist.

Looking for Books That Feel Especially Realistic

Close to real life.

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

Please Recommend Extremely Depressing, Soul-Crushing Books. I Want to Sink into Endless Darkness

Looking for books similar to Genshin Impact: I’ll Fall into the Abyss to Keep an Old Friend Safe (Nine Reincarnations in Genshin Impact).

Great Books That Can Truly Change Your Life

Any genre is fine, as long as the book teaches readers useful knowledge.