My Father Is Li Longji

We’re Bailing Out, Guys. A Guide to Avoiding Duds When You’re in a Reading Slump

Books I'm reading or have read, rated out of 10. For good books, a 10 means I followed the story to the end and the plot stayed solid throughout, with no dull spots. A 9 means I kept reading without finding a reason to drop it; once it's finished, it becomes a 10. An 8 means I wasn't eager to keep up, but it was still enjoyable and had no dealbreakers. A 7 means I read up to the latest chapter, or stopped before that; there were no dealbreakers, but I just wasn't that interested in continuing. A

Historical Fiction Reading List, Primarily History

Mostly historical fiction. The scale goes up to ten stars, but even a one-star book is worth a look.

Books Hui Meng Has Been Following Lately

These are the books I've been following lately. They're all different genres and picked entirely according to my own tastes. Most are new or early-stage books, so please don't be harsh if they're not for you. If you know any good ones, feel free to recommend them! I've recently started working, so I may have less time to read. Updates to the list may be sporadic.

Wild Boar Studio's Reviews

After ten years of reading web novels, I’ve found some pleasant surprises and some real stinkers. I hope to sample the wild variety for fellow readers, separate the unusual gems from the rest, and share what I find. This list evaluates books I’ve actually read across five dimensions: writing, plot, setting, characters, and ideas. Each is scored out of 10. These ratings are based entirely on my personal impressions and may not reflect the views of most readers. If you disagree... Sure, sure. You’

Historical Records and Strategy

History

A Twenty-Year Bookworm’s Stockpile

Key points for evaluating a novel: logic, immersion, avoiding clichés, feel-good elements, clever plotting, no harem, no wish fulfillment, and prose (in no particular order)

An Interesting but Highly Toxic Reading List

A lot of authors are skilled and write entertaining books, but then they go and bury poison in them. Some authors report my list every day. If their books are badly written, am I not allowed to say so? So I'm making this list to let more people see the truth. Rating scale: 5 stars, deadly poison (red-crowned crane venom); 4 stars, deadly poison (heartbreak grass); 3 stars, deadly poison (bitter almonds); 2 stars, deadly poison (half-cooked rice).

Qin Mowang’s Book List

I have someone on my mind, far away beyond the southern sea. What could I send you? A pair of pearl-and-tortoiseshell hairpins. I'll wrap them in jade. But I've heard your heart has turned to someone else, so I'll tear them up and burn them. I'll scatter the ashes into the wind! From now on, I'll never think of you again. My love for you is over! The roosters crow and dogs bark; my brothers and sisters-in-law will surely know. Oh, dear! The autumn wind blows briskly, and the morning breeze rises

[All Genres Included] Make Reading a Ritual

Reading deserves a little ritual. I only recommend good books. These are mostly books I read in my spare time. I've been a bookworm for over a decade. I mainly recommend high-quality stories, regardless of genre, with no deal-breakers. I'll recommend high-quality new books, too. As long as they're good, they're in. Authors are welcome to promote their books. If the quality is there, I'll consider adding them. Good luck, authors!

For Those Who Love a Well-Told Story

Picked out all the books I like

Book Recommendations and Personal Ratings

A bit of everything.

Books I Like, Books You Can Skip