I Roam Jianghu with Fortune-Telling, Seeing Through Hearts and Breaking Deadlocks

High IQ, Political Schemes, and Mind-Bending Plots

Which Books Have Made You Rethink Your Values?

Everyone’s welcome to join the discussion.

For Middle-Aged Readers: Smart Characters, No Goody-Two-Shoes, Decisive and Ruthless, Highly Rated

Urban, System, reborn, fantasy, or gaming novels are all fine, as long as they’re good, the characters are smart, and there’s no saintly protagonist. Bring out any books on your shelf that fit the bill!

High Intelligence, Brilliant Scheming, Calculating, and Cunning

Preferably with dual personalities.

Looking for a Great Book So Gripping I Won't Skip a Single Chapter

Modern romance, with an unconventional plot and a sweet tone (a little angst is fine). No one being reborn, and preferably no mistresses or unattainable dream girls. Most importantly, it has to be complete 😂

High-IQ Protagonists, Intricate Plots, No Harem, Dark and Scheming, Not Goody-Two-Shoes

The Genre Doesn’t Matter. Just Give Me Something with Smart Characters

I won't say more. You'll understand.

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

Novels That Capture Human Nature in All Its Complexity

Recommend Highly Rated Novels About Brilliant Schemes, Setting Traps, and Breaking Out of Them

Books That Teach You Real Skills

Anything goes.

Stories Where Everyone Is Highly Intelligent, Both the Protagonists and Their Enemies

Whether they’re protagonists or enemies, they should all be highly intelligent. No idiots.

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.

Intrigue, Schemes, Political Maneuvering, High Intelligence, Master Plans, and Suspense

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.

Looking for an Extremely High-IQ Novel That Shows the Characters' Reasoning

It can be workplace scheming or a suspenseful escape, but it must feature exceptionally high intelligence or cunning human nature.

Novels That Portray Human Nature as Truly Dark

Please, What’s the Best Book You’ve Read on Tomato Novel?

It has to be the absolute best!! Look at how long I've been reading. I feel like I've already read so many books. I'm constantly in a reading slump, always in a reading slump. (°ー°〃)

Books on All Kinds of Subjects That Make You Smarter

Any field, any genre. I just want something that makes me think 👉👈

Books That Help You Get Better at Scheming

Any books that can improve your ability to read between the lines?

In a Reading Slump! Looking for Fresh, Original Stories

Looking for stories similar to La Vie en Rose.

Looks Like Reading a Novel, But You're Actually Learning

Looking for books like It Looks Like I'm Reading a Novel, But I'm Actually Studying for the Civil Service Essay Exam. Who can study without going crazy? Learn whenever you get the chance!

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

Come Debate Me If There Is No Masterpiece Featuring Wuxia, the Martial World, the Best Under Heaven, and Retirement

Is there really no masterpiece combining wuxia, the jianghu, and being the greatest under heaven, followed by retirement and invincibility? Come argue if you disagree.