2026 Reading List: Lighthearted, Healing, and Sweet 2026书单（轻松治愈甜饼）

1. 1 别 Don't Rush, I'll Pursue My Crush at Their Pace 别急，我按节奏追crush Seven Grains of Salt七粒盐Danmei (BL)154k WordsOngoing ※ Coming soon: You Are Not Allowed to Play with Anyone Else! Please add it to your reading list~ Wen Jue told his friend the good news: he had made major progress in pursuing his crush. His friend didn't believe him. He knew how shy and slow-to-warm-up Wen Jue was. After a month of pursuing Wen Yue, he'd only managed to deliberately walk past him and steal a couple of glances. Wen Jue: "I went to the basketball court and watched him play out in the open." Wen Jue: "And I asked for his WeChat my 21.2kFavorites13.1kClicks/ch21.1kGifts

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   After more than half a year, I finally found a good story! It's lighthearted, heartwarming, and hilarious. The author is really trendy and full of witty remarks, very college student-like, hahaha 😳

2. 2 喜 How Could Someone Who Likes Plants Be a Bad Person? 喜欢植物的能是什么坏人 A Bowl of Egg Wine一碗蛋酒Romance478k WordsCompleted Xu Liunian is an office worker crushed by the grind. She works from nine to nine, commutes for three hours, and is about to lose her two-day weekend. In this dreadful climate, she does everything she can to hold on to her job. Her only hobby is growing a few plants. Well, just a few. When money is tight and the pressure is heavy, she sells seedlings on Xianyu to make a little cash. One day, a message popped up. xxxxx: Are you selling the all-white goose variety? xxxxx: I have hybrid anthuriums. 62.8kFavorites68.1kClicks/ch103.7kGifts

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   The beginning was a bit so-so, but the middle and later parts were quite good! It's a very slice-of-life story, perfect for reading like a TV series, a few chapters every night before bed.

3. 3 当 When I Went to Walk a Dog and Found Out Its Owner Was a Total Hottie 当我上门遛狗发现狗主人是大帅比后 Seven Treasures Crisp七宝酥Romance394k WordsCompleted [Complete] Chi Zhiyu doesn’t like going out, but after he adopted a puppy and his housekeeper went on vacation, he had to order a dog-walking service to come to his home. The girl who took the job always arrived on time, and seemed to have a special interest in him. She invited him to meals, sent him photos, brought him breakfast, paid close attention to things he’d casually mentioned, and often stared at him without looking away. Chi Zhiyu thought, Living alone as a man really is dangerous, 170.7kFavorites183.7kClicks/ch180.6kGifts

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   I'm so sad I can't give it five stars... Let me start with the female lead, Ms. Xiaoshu. She's truly a smart, resilient, and adorable heroine—a high-energy person like my dream. Many people say they couldn't see the heroine's love during the later arguments, but Xiaoshu's charm lies in her rational self-love first, which allows her to better love others. This is also why she was able to help Xiaoyu through her heartbreak and why Xiaoyu fell in love with her. The male lead is also very special. At first glance, he seems like a younger, arrogant guy, but he's actually a highly sensitive and vulnerable puppy. Some people who warned against it thought the male lead was one-dimensional, but as someone as sensitive as Xiaoyu, I can really empathize with him, especially in the epilogue where he analyzes his heartbreak—it's incredibly realistic and touching. You two are amazing! 99999

4. 4 当 After Using My Crush's Photo to Ward Off Suitors 当我用crush照片挡桃花后 An Weile安为乐Romance114k WordsCompleted The print edition of When the Peach Blossoms Arrive is now on sale! It includes a new 7,000-word bonus story! For details, see @Anweileer ^ ^ In her twenty-sixth year of being single, Li Xia’s parents weren’t asking for much. They just wanted her to hurry up and start dating someone. Fed up with their nagging, Li Xia went straight to Instagram, found a photo of a handsome amateur account she’d recently followed, and set it as her phone wallpaper. Whenever anyone asked, she simply held up her p 116.8kFavorites113kClicks/ch94.4kGifts

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   Brilliant! At first, I couldn't quite bear to watch it, thinking it was like real-life playboys and playgirls, but after seeing the two of them flirting with each other so innocently and boldly, all I can say is, "You two should start dating!"

5. 5 相 My Blind Date Looks Fierce 相亲对象他长得很凶 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance236k WordsCompleted Jiang Tao has fair skin and a sweet face. She has a stable job as a nurse, and her relatives and friends are always eager to set her up with someone. Even the head nurse introduces her to a man. “He’s thirty, a little old, but he’s in great shape!” “He’s rich. Those two shopping mall buildings in town both belong to his family!” “He’s awkward with words and hasn’t been in a relationship in all these years!” Before long, Jiang Tao meets Cao An, a silent, imposing man with a wolfish aura whom me 346.4kFavorites732.5kClicks/ch344.8kGifts

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   Wow, Xiao Jiaren, you're such an authority! I can't believe I'd never read your work before [crying emoji] (I've read so many romance novels this year!)

6. 6 残 The Disabled Prince Stood Up 残疾王爷站起来了 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance696k WordsCompleted At the palace selection, the disabled Prince Hui looked utterly lifeless, and the young women avoided him like the plague. Only Yao Huang was intrigued, sneaking several glances at him. He was already in a wheelchair, so married life with him would surely be easy, right? Not long afterward, Prince Hui told his newlywed princess: “I receive five thousand in stipend and salary. Spend it as you please.” “I'll keep you company on the fifth and tenth days of each month. The rest of the time, we'll s 429.4kFavorites580.1kClicks/ch1.3MGifts

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   After some thought, I decided to add this to my yearly reading list. I really love the female lead; she's a sunny, confident girl who's completely free of inner turmoil and self-doubt! The male lead is also a rare find in historical palace romances—gentle yet insecure. Although it appears to be a story about a doting wife, at its core, it's about a strong woman and a weaker man. The female lead guides the male lead to learn about love and to overcome his past struggles to face life anew. Isn't Yao Huang a perfect example of a strong female lead?

7. 7 外 Alien Species Taming Manual (Non-Human) 外星异种驯化手册[人外] Dull Scholar钝书生Romance199k WordsCompleted Inhuman monster with no conscience X timid coward 1. Cheng Molly is what her parents call a “leftover woman.” She’s introverted, unremarkable, and works as a clerk at a small company. At twenty-nine, pressured by her family, she married her current husband in a whirlwind wedding. To be honest, her husband is handsome and generous with money. For an ordinary woman like her, it’s a pretty good deal. But Molly feels something about her husband has changed since they got married. His movements are 242.9kFavorites238.4kClicks/ch198.9kGifts

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   Absolutely delicious! A masterpiece by author XP!

8. 8 和 Transported Five Years into the Future with My Boyfriend's Older Brother 和男友大哥一起穿到五年后 Lin Mianmian林绵绵Romance405k WordsCompleted Ji Qingyu had finally won over her rich second-generation boyfriend, but on the day she was supposed to meet his parents, an accident sent her and her boyfriend's big brother five years into the future The good news: She successfully married into a wealthy family and became Mrs. Feng. (Confetti.jpg) The bad news: Her husband was her boyfriend's big brother. (Shocked.gif) Apparently, her husband was famous in their social circle for doting on his wife? Apparently, their relationship was wonderf 164kFavorites311.2kClicks/ch141.4kGifts

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   Lin Mianmian, you truly live up to your reputation! Your skill in creating ambiguous and entangled relationships between mature men and women is truly masterful.

9. 9 雪 Spring Meets the Snowy Fields 雪野遇春 Tu Jibai兔几白Romance302k WordsCompleted [One-volume print edition, now available. Follow @IronbloodMiningRabbit for updates.] - In the summer of 2009, Wang Du woke from his nap and saw a little kid with two low pigtails in the living room. The little girl wore a pale yellow pinafore. She was so small that her feet dangled above the floor when she sat on the sofa, swinging them playfully. His mother told him he would have to look after her for the whole summer. The boy had only just passed through puberty and was annoyed by everything 58kFavorites69.6kClicks/ch19.6kGifts

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   This is an exceptionally good story about siblings. The author's writing is excellent, and the daily lives of the siblings growing up are portrayed very realistically. In many stories, the part where the protagonists grow up after leaving their infancy feels somewhat awkward, but in this story, the emotional fluctuations after they grow up are also natural and believable.

10. 10 社 A Socially Anxious Person in Ancient Times 社恐在古代 Xi Yao Xiao昔邀晓Romance203k WordsCompleted 1. Li Mu, a modern-day introvert and officially certified national-level couch potato, transmigrates into an ancient romance novel. It takes her just three seconds to decide to shut herself away, play the fool, and make it through one day at a time. As she muddles along, the plot of the book suddenly starts getting strange. The villain turns into a ray of sunshine, the heroine gets caught up in court politics, and the hero’s dream changes from seizing the throne to exploring overseas… Li Mu: 88.8kFavorites163kClicks/ch56.5kGifts

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    Everyone stand up!! I highly recommend this book!!! It's another lighthearted and heartwarming sweet story, but the male lead's character is incredibly interesting. How can someone be both childish and mature/reliable at the same time? It's a refreshing character rarely seen in historical romance novels. The female lead's social anxiety is also very realistic; despite her anxiety, she's brave! This is one of the few BG novels where both the male and female leads feel incredibly soft-hearted.

11. 11 沈 Dr. Shen Marries a Civil Servant with a Samoyed 沈医生带萨摩耶嫁体制内 Green Bamboo Wine青竹酒Danmei (BL)300k WordsCompleted Shen Xing is an orthopedic surgeon who has been single for 28 years and never gets involved with anyone. Unable to bear the complaints, assaults, and accusations of being a scumbag, he is forced to take a relief assignment in Yunnan. When it rains, it pours. Shen Xing has barely pulled off Highway 318 when his stomach starts churning. He rushes into the bathroom, only for his toilet paper to fall into the pit, so he knocks on the door in despair to ask for help: “Hey, can I borrow some toilet 122.5kFavorites105.9kClicks/ch211.3kGifts

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    Reading this story gave me a feeling of returning to the writing style of 2015 and 2016. The whole story is light and healing, with few angst-filled moments; it's a gentle read that leaves you wanting more. I don't usually like straight male protagonists, but this story portrays them exceptionally well. Both the main characters are kind and good people, and the dog is adorable. Finally, I wish the author a speedy recovery!

12. 12 把 After I Treated the Aloof Heir as My Confidant 把高冷世子当树洞后 A Little Green Fluffball一颗绿毛球Romance297k WordsCompleted The advance blurb for "A Second Spring Breeze" is at the very bottom. Fu Li was at the perfect age for marriage, with bright, lively eyes and delicate features. But after her family fell on hard times, she entered the Duke of Zhenguo’s mansion as a servant girl assigned to menial chores. Whenever she felt frustrated, she wrote her wishes on paper dragonflies and dropped them into a hollow tree. The kitchen was always so crowded she could never get a meal. “Littl 13kFavorites13.4kClicks/ch4.6kGifts

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    While it features a strong male lead and a weak female lead, the characters are well-developed. The female lead is strong and brave, and the male lead is quite charming. The author's writing style is also good, making the whole story unique. The only minor flaw is that I lost patience and didn't finish the last few chapters. Overall, it's a lighthearted and sweet story.

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