Grand Secretary Shen Li

Tu Tu's Historical Fiction Bookshelf (◍•ᴗ•◍)

Just what I'm looking for, stories of the same type. I love them! Sending love.

Beat the Reading Drought: Fast-Paced, Plot-Driven, and Mind-Game Novels

I've been an avid reader for over ten years. This is a record of books I think are good. I prefer fast-paced, plot-driven novels and have little interest in power fantasies. I read all kinds of things, and anything that suits my taste may make the list. Some may be abandoned or end badly, and you may disagree with my opinions, so use your own judgment. One person's honey is another person's poison. This list reflects my personal views only. The only thing I can guarantee is that I've read at le

Peach Blossoms by the Pond 🌸 (Old List)

♚ Great historical romance, transmigration, rebirth, and household-intrigue stories for female readers ♚ I've updated the comments (tap the top-right corner and select “Show list owner's comments only”) ♚ The comments won't recommend only historical romance, but everything I've read there is good~(˘▾˘~) Of course, the list owner also rambles a bit (๑˙❥˙๑) ♚ I mainly recommend completed novels, so there may be quite a few older ones (✿ฺ-ω-) ♚( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)✧

At the Summit of Caiyun

In those days, letters traveled slowly, rules were numerous, and doctrines were strict, but there was always someone dearly loved.

Completed Books

My Personal Picks: Lighthearted, Plot-Driven, No Harem

A personal reading list. As the saying goes, one person's honey is another person's poison. Everyone has different tastes and different deal-breakers, so finding books to recommend and read is all about fate~ I like books with engaging plots, a brisk pace, a lighthearted atmosphere, well-rounded characters, and supporting characters who get their own moments to shine. When it comes to romance, I don't like books with lots of flirting and ambiguity. I can only accept no romance or a single heroin

Entertainment ❤️ Infrastructure ❤️ The System Is the Best

This list mainly features entertainment-industry fiction, farming and infrastructure-building stories, System novels, apocalypse fiction, game fiction, and works by famous authors. It is my personal reading list, so I do not waste time picking up books I have already abandoned. Every addition has been read at least through the VIP chapters. Although the title mentions infrastructure building, looking back, there are hardly any farming or infrastructure-building stories here. So I plan to search

Farming and Development

I’m looking for stories where characters level up steadily, one step at a time, with grounded and believable personalities. The protagonist should have principles in how they treat people and handle things. Harem stories with invulnerable heroes, overpowered golden fingers, or implausible female characters aren’t for me. The plot can be fantastical, but the characters should still feel real.

One or No Female Leads, Mostly Completed Stories

Mostly completed, single-heroine novels told from the male protagonist's point of view.

Great Books I've Loved for Years

Books I like

Books I'm Following Lately

Recently

A Roundup of Historical and Military Fiction

I'm a history buff, so I made this list to share with you all. Most of the books here are historical or military fiction, with a few light reads thrown in now and then. Hope you don't mind. (Recently I noticed that a lot of books on my list have been taken down. Ahem, there's absolutely nothing wrong with my list... um, maybe just a tiny bit.)

No Famous Titles, No Beginner-Friendly Fluff. Mainly Creative, Plot-Driven Stories

Lately I've found that historical fiction isn't as interesting as real history. A lot of the speculation is just wishful thinking. After reading The Capital and The State and Revolution, I feel like reading historical news is more interesting. Most historical web novels on Qidian are full of nonsense and make no sense at all. Ge Qin is passable, though. I mostly recommend lesser-known works. The hidden gems are the best books on Qidian. Aside from Wuzei, most famous authors write pretty average

Novels with Great Supporting Characters [Mainly No Romance or One Female Lead]

Books worth rereading at least once! I'm a peculiar reader: most people focus on the protagonist, but I like the supporting cast. A good novel creates an entire world. In that world, the protagonist isn't the only one who's brilliant, dashing, or surrounded by admirers. Everyone has their own personality, their own joys and sorrows, and their own constraints. A novel where only the protagonist shines is just the author's wish fulfillment. When the supporting cast shines too, that's a real world!

My Bookshelf

I've read every one of these, and carefully picked them from my bookshelf. They're really good.

Alternate History

Alternate-history fiction.

Book Lover

Books I’m following

Historical and Military Fiction

A seasoned reader of historical fiction, wise to every old trick.

The Divine Realm

A gathering place for big-name authors. I’ll share the good stories I’ve read bit by bit~ Wow, there’s a limit? Then I’ll narrow down the picks even more! Because of the limit, some authors only have one book on this list. If you like it, check out their other books, too. Qidian should let us make a few more lists, at least one for venting and one for recommendations.

Good Books I've Read

Completed, read, and good.

Books I Love

These are books I personally like. Whether they are popular or not, completed or ongoing, I will add them to this list as long as I like them. Most have a single female lead.

Sharing a Pot of Wine When We Meet Again

A collection of historical novels I've read. A cup of tea, a jug of wine, and words that make us smile knowingly, leaving us at a loss for words when we try to explain why.

Ten Miles of Spring Breeze Can't Compare to You

Mostly about being reborn, with transmigration as a secondary theme. [Newcomers, stay away!!!]

Male- and Female-Oriented Novels, With One or No Love Interests

These are all books I've read myself, whether from the main site, female-oriented sections, or elsewhere. I don't really like following ongoing novels, so most are completed, and the few that aren't have built up plenty of chapters. (I have to read a book myself before recommending it. Some books are famous, but after giving them a proper read, I found them so frustrating I couldn't stick with them, so I left them out. Work has kept me busy this year, so I read slowly and haven't updated the lis