Strange Tales from Beyond the World

In a Reading Slump: Completed Novels

If you’re out of books to read, take a look. They’re all completed.

One by One

Top Picks! Great Writing, No Beginner-Level Prose

This list collects quality novels with polished writing and plots that avoid the usual clichés, as well as some classic older works! Those classics will naturally have flaws if judged by today's standards, so if you're just looking to nitpick, don't bother. I'll occasionally reorganize the list based on title length and publication date.

Great Reads a Veteran Reader of N Years Has Enjoyed

I've been reading since 2008 and discovered plenty of great books along the way. I've gathered them here for fellow veteran readers who are out of things to read. The list focuses on historical, fantasy, and (hard) science fiction. I mainly look for originality and good writing. Famous books are unlikely to make the cut, and I don't read painfully naive stories.

Pearls from the Canghai, Jade from Lantian

A longtime bookworm of over ten years. Not a fan of System or golden finger stories, and I don’t read dark fiction. I prefer cultivation, fantasy, and high fantasy, with some urban and historical fiction mixed in.

Go with the Feeling, Follow the Rhythm, and Drop In If You’re Out of Books

Everyday life as a novel reader.

Sharing Great Books with Everyone

Good books with no pointless padding

A Reading List for the Twenty-Four Solar Terms

Works I've read and really enjoyed. I hope we can share these unusual stories and discuss the questions they raise. I won't give specific ratings, since different readers will reach different conclusions. It's better to see for yourself than to rely on what others say. I'll add recommended books if I've read them and think they're good. If a book isn't on the list, it just doesn't suit my current tastes. For now, the list is mostly historical and xianxia web novels, with a few science fiction, w

Xuanyuan Void Heaven

An orange grown south of the Huai River is an orange, but one grown north becomes a trifoliate orange. Their leaves look alike, but they taste completely different.

Underrated Completed Cultivation Fantasy Gems

Xianxia novels come in many varieties, and their quality is all over the place. This list features some lesser-known, high-quality novels I've picked out over the past few years. They lean toward traditional xianxia, with well-developed settings and protagonists who grow over time.

Updated in Real Time: Fresh, Unusual Web Novels Worth Reading

These are the books Xia Qiu likes. I hope you enjoy them too.

Forbidden Library

Books added based on ♥personal preferences♥ If any fellow reader has tastes roughly similar to mine, please recommend a few books for me to try as well ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶ ★★★☆ 3.5〓 [Worth a look] ★★★★ 4.0〓 [A fine work to appreciate together] ★★★★☆ 4.5〓 [A priceless gem with a tiny chip] ★★★★★ 5.0〓 [A fearless all-rounder fighting in the world of web novels] Naturally, even a 5.0-rated book is not truly without flaws, at least not in my opinion. The words to the right of “〓” only reflect my varying prefe

Big Ideas > Good Logic > Great Writing

I'm in a reading slump, so I'm recommending some books to help others avoid one. My ranking criteria are: First: A vivid imagination, or what people call a wild premise. Second: Good logic. Tell a story in a way that makes people believe it could really happen. Third: If the first two boxes are ticked, good writing is a bonus. I have to admit, some people can make even ordinary things fascinating. P.S. No self-recommendations, please. These are just my subjective picks, made by a lazy reader.

For Saving

Books I've read and thought were good

A List for Finding Similar Books

One person's treasure is another's poison. This is just my personal reading list, but I hope it can also help fellow readers find books. How to use this list: Step one: Browse the titles from start to finish. If more than half overlap with books you're currently following or have already read, move on to the next step. Step two: Pick books with lots of likes that you haven't read, and check out their descriptions. If one sounds good, congratulations! Step three: Once you've found a real gem, do

Let's Recommend Books to Each Other

Being out of books to read is painful. Here are some interesting recent reads I’d recommend. If you know any good books in the same vein, let’s recommend them to each other.

Ask Me About the Dao

Personal favorites

My Personal Picks: Decisive Protagonists Who Don't Act Like Doormats!

All kinds of great books I've been following!

A Serious Personal Take on Great Books

A sincere list of books I personally think are good

Shi Buzhi's Personal Reading List

A reading list to suit my personal taste. Feel free to check it out.

Wandering Through a Sea of Flowers

Not a blade of grass touches me.

Novels Across Every Genre You Won’t Be Able to Put Down

In the years since online fiction took off, many great books have appeared. Some have been overlooked; others have been abandoned because of the author’s update schedule. But even if they aren’t popular, their brilliance is undeniable. Infinite-flow, apocalyptic, fantasy, supernatural, and urban superpower stories.

Fun, Creative Novels with Wild Ideas, Plus In-Depth Reviews

This list is dead. Now it's all bots boosting the stats. It's laughable and sad, but not pitiful. These are all distinctive novels worth savoring. No wish-fulfillment or mindless stories. When I read web novels, I look at the plot and premise first, then the characters and worldbuilding, and finally the writing. Please leave comments, discuss, and recommend novels. If I enjoy one, I'll add it to the list.

Old Bookworm

Books I like