A Soul-Chasing Smile

Interesting, Smart Reads for Passing the Time: Neither Pretentious nor Dumbed Down

1. At least decent fare, with prose that's readable. 2. The premise or plot should be interesting. No need to bother with mediocre works. I'm no literary intellectual, but I do have some standards for prose. I was pickier about what I read early on. These days I'm tired from work and often just want something light, but I can't stand mindless power-ups and endless hookups. This list is based on those standards. I think these books are pretty good, and ideally they have something special. I've

A Young Lady’s Reading List

Books that keep readers turning the pages. I grew up reading books from my grandfather's study, like The Hu Family Generals, The Yang Family Generals, Tai Chi Master, Investiture of the Gods, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Historical fiction, wuxia, and myths and legends are my favorites. In middle school, when the girls in my class were reading Qiong Yao and Xi Juan, I was reading Jin Yong. I didn't fit in with the girls, but I didn't have much in common

Qi'er: This Reading List Will Be Updated Whenever I Feel Like It~

People on earth cannot see the stars scattered across the heavens, but those in the heavens can see the brilliant lights of the human world. If there's anything you'd like to tell me, such as recommending books or chatting, leave a comment below. [Important] To send flowers, click the list owner's avatar, not the comments~ P.S. Remember to like the books you think are good.

Slow-Burning Gems That Reward a Patient Read

A record of classics from years past: cool-headed, rational protagonists, intelligent supporting characters, exciting plots, and books that reward the reader.

One Female Lead or None: All I Ask Is One Beloved in This Life, or a Drink, a Sword, and the Open Road

I've been reading for over a decade, and I've tried almost every genre, long or short. My tastes have become pickier over time. I used to enjoy System stories, online games, and harems, but not so much anymore. These days, I follow novels with one or no heroines. I'll make an exception if the premise is especially original. I'm putting together a list of books like that. Lots of books I've read aren't on Qidian, and I can't remember whether some had just one heroine, so I won't recommend them. T

No Female Lead or One Female Lead

I recommend books I personally like, noting whether they have a single heroine, no heroine, or if it's unknown. If you like stories without romance, you can check out the Xiaolv site, which has a no-CP category. Remember to choose the male protagonist's perspective! ←_← For Korean entertainment novels with one heroine: The Thinker in the Entertainment Industry For an older novel with no heroine: The Legendary Teacher by Liu Qingmei

Hey Yeah, Book Hunting

💚❤💛💜 This list is for recommending promising new novels. Whether they're contracted or not, if I can get into them, I'll add them here. (I'm pretty picky.) If you recommended a book and it didn't make the list, don't be discouraged. Tastes differ, and there's no pleasing everyone. Authors whose books make the list, don't get cocky. If you abandon your novel, I'll remove it. New authors need support, and newcomers need a chance to shine. They're the future. As long as you don't give up on yoursel

He Comes from the Jianghu 🎭

Not dumbed down or fast food fiction: creative, original, and worth savoring. The best wuxia novels and classic recommendations. The finest books of the post-wuxia era are all here. If you like these books, please follow this list and give your favorites a like. Thanks, everyone!

What Makes a Novel Good?

Many people may be like me: after reading web novels for more than a decade, they find it increasingly difficult to keep reading. Nothing is like it was in the beginning, when any novel could be read with complete enjoyment. When I pick up a pen and try to write a novel myself, I find that what I write is not even as good as the works of those people I once criticized so relentlessly. So I always feel that there are fewer and fewer good novels. Is that really true? Perhaps as we grow older and g

A Seashell in the Galaxy

In the endless sea of stars, a few shine brilliantly, yet are forgotten because they lie in some remote corner of the universe. The vast sea of books is the same. Some books are abandoned, forgotten, or overlooked, yet still worth reading. So I’ve set up this monument, not for any other reason than to preserve a few memories and a hint of the fragrance of books.

Don't Miss Out as You Pass By

I take my recommendations seriously. I've been an avid reader for 15 years. This list focuses on stories with believable plots, well-built worlds, and intriguing storylines. I want to share them with everyone. I'll keep adding recommendations as I read.٩◔̯◔۶ Hmph Of course, I won't leave out newcomers' wish-fulfillment stories. It's a bit messy,٩( ᐛ )و Happy New Year! I'll organize it properly when I have time.๑ń ◡ ń๑ Hello, 2018

❤ Sharing All the Beautiful Things in the World with You ❤

I'm tidying up this reading list. Books that have gone missing or been on hiatus for a long time will be removed. I'll check the books on the list regularly, so please don't go on hiatus! New additions with lots of saves and likes may get bumped up. If you enjoy a book, please don't be shy about liking it, following it, and saving this list! Feel free to recommend new books. When I have time, I'll sample a few and see if they make the list. Please save the list. Your follows and saves are what m

I'm a Veteran Reader

............... This isn't amateurish fluff. It's the real deal. 💋 ⚡All the works on this list have been signed with a publisher, and some are complete. They're books I've read over the years, carefully selected.……………………… ………………… Basically, all the books I've spent seven or eight years reading are here. Many of them grew up with me.………………………… ……………………Every novel represents a period in your life. Maybe you've read these too and had similar experiences.❤ ………………I've handpicked old and new books

Wuxia Style

Seeing the wuxia genre fade away, I started collecting good wuxia novels for fellow fans, hoping to keep the genre alive until it makes a comeback. This is a wuxia-only reading list, and I'll update it from time to time. Books nobody reads will be moved to the comments section, so please give the books you like a heart. Those without any hearts and no readers may be removed at any time. Being on this list doesn't mean a book will stay forever, so let's keep at it together! If you know any good b

Wandering the World

Wuxia novels full of passion! If you enjoy them, give the list a follow. If you know a good book, leave a comment. If it seems like a good fit, I'll add it. And of course, I'd be even more grateful for a vote! One thing I forgot to mention: books nobody reads will be replaced, so if you like a story, remember to vote for it by clicking the heart. Thanks for your support! Be sure to follow this list. Don't pass by without taking a look: here are some classic works I recommend. Feel free to vote f

Tired of Watching Flowers Bloom in the Mirror, I Dance Idly with the Moon in the Water

Xianxia and historical novels with fresh, clean prose. My recommendations are based on my personal taste, and rated as follows: Immortal herb Good staple Staple Dried grass Poisonous weed Deadly poison This list only recommends novels rated dried grass or better. Most books recommended in the comments will get a recommendation within a day!

[Best Reading List] A Mix of Everything: Good Reads Only, Ongoing Series and Promising Newcomers

I've given this reading list a proper cleanup I'm going to take good care of it from now on! I won't add famous authors or huge hits, since everyone knows about them and recommending them isn't much use. I've been reading novels for three or four years, and my tastes are pretty varied. This list has books of all kinds. There are also lots of lists featuring promising books. I'm hoping to support new authors by collecting promising new works and books with the potential to become hits. 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

Finished Masterpieces and Quality Ongoing Series

I guarantee that I’ve read every book on this list. I’ll also try to make the reviews as detailed as possible. I’ll keep updating the list, and once it reaches the limit, I’ll replace some older books and bring everyone as much fresh content as possible. Since I’m just getting started, I’ll begin by recommending a few older books. Some of the recommended books are still updating, so I can guarantee that any abandoned story will be deleted immediately. Well... after all, I’ve been reading for sev

Xuanhuan, Xianxia, and Supernatural Fiction, Mostly for Women, with the Occasional Men's Fiction Pick

Novels with Unconventional Styles

I suddenly remembered I had a reading list, so I'm back to add some new books I've been reading lately. I've also removed completed books and ones that are confirmed abandoned. Feel free to advertise your books. If I read one and find it interesting, I'll add it to the list. (I'm pretty lazy, so please include a direct link. If you just give me the title, I may take days to search for it.)

Mingxin1024 (Feel Free to Leave Flowers and Likes: Fantasy, Cultivation, Immortal Martial Arts, and More)

These are all books I think are worth recommending and collecting. I think they're pretty good! There are also a few new ones. They're all good candidates to let build up a backlog before devouring them. I was bored, so I made a list of books in the styles I like. I generally don't add books in styles I dislike. I'll clear out abandoned and discontinued books from the list from time to time, whatever the reason. They'll be removed without exception! Books that get too few likes after being a

The Jianghu Storm Rises Again

Recommendations for new wuxia novels and classic old favorites. Not childish, not fast food, creative, and free of clichés. These books are worth savoring. The best wuxia novels and classic good reads are here. This list is full of outstanding books from the post-wuxia era. If you enjoy these books, remember to follow this list and like the ones you enjoy. Thank you, everyone!

Passionate Martial Arts Adventures

In the martial world, who can truly be their own master? Mysterious, passionate, enjoyable, and classic 😊😊😊 Everyone is welcome to recommend good wuxia novels. No naive protagonists, no fast-food fiction, originality over formula, and books worth savoring. Leave a message and I will update this list promptly. I look forward to sharing more good books with everyone. 🌹🌹🌹 I will delete advertisements added to the list, while those not added will remain for a while. Thank you all for your support! I

Passage of Time

A book list from a five-year veteran reader. Mostly fan fiction of various kinds, with few harems, intelligent supporting characters, and reasonable power-ups for the protagonists.