A Veteran Reader’s List for When You’re Out of Books

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I've been reading for ten years and have tried all kinds of books. There aren't many novels I can still enjoy these days. I prefer books with sound logic and a protagonist with decent values, ideally with some depth and food for thought. And no tormenting the protagonist! Ratings go from one star to five.

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1 Survival Guide for the Age of Catastrophe ChangyingSci-Fi599k WordsOngoing 43Votes3.6kRecs3.8kFans
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"Brother, what do you think the meaning of our lives is?" "Eat something good." "What's your pursuit?" Xu Yang swallowed the indescribable thing in his mouth, looked at the corpse of the biochemical monster in the distance, and captured the key word from the information flashing in his field of vision - [... Edible...] "Additional meal?" "..." "You're right." Xu Yang, a modern college student, was thrown into a shelter by some mysterious force. Monsters are rampant in the outside world, and the blood and sun are rising in the sky... Fortunately, he also has a plug-in that can detect items and issue tasks. So far, from biochemical plug-ins to directional mutation, from arcane magic to power armor. Zombies, giant beasts, cyborgs, vampire girls, astral troops, alien creatures... In short, Xu Yang, who initially just wanted to live a stable life, embarked on an unimagined path. Many years later, in the ruins of the giant city. Under the common hatred of monsters and corpses, united and united, and successive attacks, the dark power armor finally shattered. However, there was no time to celebrate the victory for a second, and what came next was—— Alien nemesis·Burning Hand·Chaser of the Space Storm·Head of the Seventh Legion of the Astra Militarum·The sternest father of alien creatures·The man most likely to end the age of cataclysm! A hand was seen protruding from the remains of the armor, and it exploded with the head of the zombie master. A voice said calmly: "Now it's the second stage."
2 Where Is My Golden Elixir? Did You Take Out the Stone? Deep Clouds Lie on the MoonEastern Fantasy999k WordsOngoing 243Votes9.6kRecs86.8kFans
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[Extraordinary golden elixir of the water system] [Characteristics: A spiritual road to the gods, which can be used to structure the whole world and the extraordinary divine principles of the universe...] When a medical student accidentally discovered the secret of this world, he suddenly realized that a mysterious and terrifying world was about to come, and the whole world began to evolve out of control. He stood at the forefront of the out-of-control, using his medical knowledge to deconstruct the pathologies of this world! "I am a medical genius... In the same way, I am also a supernatural genius!" "Heart fire is the engine of spiritual energy! Lung metal is the sharpest weapon of the extraordinary! Xuanmu hides the secret of reincarnation! Spleen soil is the foundation of the great road!" "The kidney water golden elixir is my eyes that overlook the world!" "Let's start, collect the extraordinary qualities in this world, and create a real god!" [Spiritual energy recovery] [Forerunner] [Leading the extraordinary] [Five rounds of golden elixir to become a god]
3 What's the Point of Sticking Around in This Martial World? Misty Green GrassMartial Arts1.8M WordsOngoing 223Votes7.8kRecs61.5kFans
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In this life, I wish to be on the shore and maintain a peaceful place in the turbulent waves of the rivers and lakes, half calm in the wind and rain, half intoxicated with fireworks. This is the story of Chu Anping, who never entered the world.
4 Magic Industrial Age A Foreign Land 2Western Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted 0Votes22.4kRecs78.6kFans
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When the development trajectory of magical civilization suddenly turned a corner and embarked on the road of industrialization, the world of Helka ushered in a major change that had never happened in ten thousand years. This is the era of magic industry!
5 Prison Island Demonic Cang YueUrban2.8M WordsCompleted 19Votes313.6kRecs434.8kFans
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The world after the nuclear war was controlled by twenty giant corporations and established a global government. Use AI to rule the country and judge everything. Gao Xin, who originally only wanted to live a stable life, became the scapegoat of the powerful for no reason. He was also sentenced to ten years of exile on a prison island because he had no money to pay for his imprisonment! On this island, there are no laws and no restrictions. The only order is the many official game venues. Criminals can only participate in it like a horse race for the enjoyment of the powerful. However, on this prison island full of radiators, cyborgs, and many powerful villains, Gao Xin has neither strength, talent, nor background. He is like a sheep thrown into a crocodile pond, which is no different from the death penalty. How can ordinary people survive the oppression of those strong men, geniuses, and evil men? Unless there is a path in this world where no matter how weak a person is, they can continue to break the shackles.
6 Goblin Dependence XuliWestern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing 5.1kVotes605.7kRecs1.3MFans
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"Brother, why do we become adventurers?" "The bounty for a goblin is three silver coins." "No, you misunderstood me, man, I mean the ultimate goal of our business, what's the point of working hard all day long?" "One goblin, three silver coins." "..." "Three silver coins." "Okay, here is a mission to clean up the goblin lair, you..." "Charge!" Elements: [Bottom Adventurer], [Hodgepodge World View], [Pseudo DND]
7 Knights and Magic Wands Sword of the Autumn WindWestern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing 4Votes166.4kRecs470.9kFans
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[Traditional fantasy, knights, sword and magic (not upgrading), daily life in the territory (not farming), slow pace] Order collapsed in the coming chaos, and the rolling iron hooves brought the disasters of the past. Souls that do not belong to this era open their eyes again: castles, towers, blades and magic, desires and disasters, the Card of Neti awakens the fate of the past, and the end is approaching silently...
8 Edge of Doom DuguyingSci-Fi949k WordsOngoing 2Votes12.9kRecs39.1kFans
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I experienced the end, More than one doomsday, I saw the collapse of civilization, the destruction of order. I am like a traveler, living in their world. Civilization is sometimes as fragile as a piece of paper, But life, even in the darkest abyss, There will always be people trying to find the light. I often wonder, will my world come to an end? There is no answer to this question. Unless one day I can go back there, As a dead man.
9 Arrival: I Am Looking for Immortality in the Long River of History I Am ShisanxiangInfinite Myriad Worlds206k WordsCompleted 0Votes1kRecs5.4kFans
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In ancient times, the sages looked up at the stars, observed the vastness of the universe, and observed the movement of heaven in order to seek the unity of heaven and man and explore the way to immortality. In modern times, scientific researchers use various instruments to decompose the components of all things, observe molecular structures, explore the subtleties of cells, decipher the mysteries of genes, and peer into the origin of the world. However, whether it is the macrocosm or the microcosm, they both have something in common and have different paths. The material structure echoes the framework of the universe, the molecular model is similar to the trajectory of the planets, human cells mirror the galaxy, and the genetic chain is similar to the order of the universe... Xu Yiming came to the intersection of world development. Begin with the Divine Fist to activate the second rational personality; adopt the symbiosis of the bacteria 'Pulsatilla', and from then on come into contact with the secret of immortality.
10 God Gives Strength My Stomach Is Out of InkSci-Fi920k WordsCompleted 0Votes8.8kRecs19.4kFans
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With the arrival of ether into the world and the revival of spiritual energy, all living beings have the opportunity to break through the limitations of their own lives. Populus euphratica learned a mysterious method of visualization from Tibet, which is known as the dome of the earth. By visualizing mountains, rivers, stars and earth, he can obtain the blessing of the power of this system, so that the heaven and earth coexist with me, and all things are one with me. Coinciding with the great changes in the world, he wandered between life and death, blended between spirit and flesh, constantly exploring his own life potential, gradually breaking the shackles of the body, and entering the realm of gods... And the mystery of the world was also unveiled step by step.
11 Legend of the Living Heroes: I Am the Man Sent by Kongtong Zhang Cold-Eyed GhostMartial Arts743k WordsOngoing 0Votes7.8kRecs10.3kFans
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That year the fragrant yellow chrysanthemum fragrance disappeared That year the empty valley orchid and snow-capped mountains withered That year, Aoxue Hanmei was shattered into pieces That year the lush green bamboos died with hatred The Master once said, "Enter the gate of infinity and swim in the infinite wilderness. I am with the sun and the moon. I am the same as the heaven and the earth. Everyone will die, but I am alone." It is a fanfic of Legend of Living Heroes without Zhao Huo. That year, Jing Hui traveled into this world and was determined to turn things around. He stood on Banyuping and shouted: "I send people for Kongtong Zhang, who supports it? Who opposes it?" (Having never played the game does not affect the reading of this book. Let me explain it to you.)
12 Practice: Start from Lanruo Temple Xiaoxiang Palm Bamboo SwordCultivation222k WordsOngoing 0Votes607Recs9.1kFans
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When he woke up, Su Xun was reborn in Lanruo Temple in the mythical era. In this world, there are demons all over the place, countless races fighting endlessly, a crumbling eight-hundred-year-old dynasty and a thousand-year-old family with deep roots. Awaken supernatural powers, open eyes of wisdom, cast a golden body, and control the fire of industry. Several years later, Su Xun left Lanruo Temple with a three-foot sword and entered the world. Kill the big monster, subjugate the big demon, and let the monsters in the world avoid him. The wind blowing from his sleeves in his white clothes makes those high-ranking dynasty families tremble with fear. Accept three teachings in one body One thought overturns yin and yang One sword turns over the five elements One person can suppress demons, suppress all tribes, and overthrow the world.
13 Traveling Through the World of Demons and Martial Arts, I Became a Jianghubaixiaosheng Pray for WitchcraftEastern Fantasy175k WordsOngoing 0Votes1.2kRecs5.1kFans
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Desires fill thousands of rivers but not Shu, hatred and hatred meet, swords laugh, strange encounters and tribulations bring tears of love and hatred, and ignorance and enlightenment are blurred in a piece of paper. Congratulations on opening the hidden achievement challenge: Defeating the Eight Pains
14 Becoming a God Begins by Planting the Bodhi Tree A Thought That Won't Sit RightEastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted 3Votes213.4kRecs754.6kFans
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[The new book "Starting from the Book of Changes to Seize the Fruitful Positions" has been released. You can click on the author's avatar to enter. … All sentient beings have the wisdom and virtue of the Tathagata, but they are still sinking into the sea of suffering, unable to transcend, and unable to see the Tathagata... "It's all because the world has never seen me." … … This year Ji Jingqiu turns sixteen. In order to survive, he visualized the Buddhist Hell in the House of Fire, planted a Bodhi tree, lit up the light of supreme wisdom, and embarked on the road of martial arts practice. Many years later, the sea of suffering came to the world and all living beings perished. The light rose sharply, illuminating the endless darkness. The mind is boundless and the law is immeasurable. A majestic ancient tree is green and green, with pavilions and pavilions like canopies. The clear glazed light rises from the sky, supporting a pure land of the Kingdom of God, spanning hundreds of billions of kalpas, illuminating the three realms and ten directions. This day. People who practice martial arts in the world look up at it, just like a mayfly seeing the blue sky.
15 Wherever the Wind Chime Rises, There Is a God Hungry FishCultivation249k WordsCompleted 0Votes5.5kRecs31.1kFans
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"This is a short biography of a young man who walked through the wind and rain in the rivers and lakes with an umbrella in the rolling mortal world, sat on a building and watched the world, pursued immortality and immortality, and tasted all kinds of things in the world." In the Taiqing Divine Realm, the divine envoy took the human legend script and summarized this to his immediate boss, Emperor Shuiguan, one of the three officials. Emperor Shuiguan pointed to the young statue of the god enshrined in the Sanguan Temple in the world and said: Why is there a statue of his god in this emperor's temple? The divine messenger explained with a guilty conscience: "That's because the people in the world are ignorant and mistakenly thought that you had descended to earth and appeared as a spirit." "Bold! He is Emperor Shuiguan, then who am I?" Emperor Shuiguan roared from the throne: "Isn't he a cultivator? Who asked him to cultivate a god! The story begins in the Tingyu Pavilion facing the street in Jincheng... Wind and rain come from all directions, hold an umbrella and watch the world. Things in the world of mortals are written by immortals in heaven. I write about all the people in Jianghu and talk about the host. But it is the snake in the pavilion, recalling the dream of life. The scriptures are used to refine immortal energy, and the magic bells are used to cultivate divine virtues. Snake Lord is waiting in front of him, and incense disciples are worshiping in the temple.
16 Martial Arts Invasion UduEastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted 0Votes5.1kRecs54.9kFans
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There are nine realms and eight wildernesses, and all kinds of arts are connected to the gods. The medical hexagram is the military puppet, and the martial arts is respected. Li Xuanyang, who was trapped by the half-volume Wuhe Map, plunged headlong into this magnificent ancient world. Seize the Dao, perform martial arts, reach for the stars... In the photos taken by Wu He over the years, Li Xuanyang discovered that for every person he defeated, there was one more person who helped him understand martial arts. No matter how talented you are, you will have to lower your eyebrows when you see me. Even if you are in the grave, you must come out and work for me!
17 Rebirth of a Leisurely Life Sanhe Abandoned DiscipleUrban1.9M WordsCompleted 0Votes18.8kRecs126.7kFans
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Wake up and go back to 2010. It is impossible to start a business. It wakes up earlier than a chicken, eats worse than a pig, and does more work than a dog. I finally succeeded in making money, His head was bald and his body was broken. The key is not to make as much money as investors. You say it's irritating or not. I can only earn a living as a university teacher. Invest in movies occasionally, If you have nothing to do, watch the documentary. Pick up companies that no one wants. It is impossible to be tired, even in this life.
18 The Melon-Eating Swordsman in the Ancient Dragon World Watermelon Eats GrapesEastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted 0Votes212kRecs710.2kFans
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Let go of the need to help others and respect the fate of others! Those protagonists don't need help. It's not easy to travel through time once, except for some uneasy feelings, the rest is to experience some famous scenes, eat melons, watch movies and complain. And of course... Famous sword, fine wine, and a peerless beauty!
19 Begin to Understand All Dharma from Chopping Firewood Go to Bed Early and Get up EarlyCultivation2.3M WordsCompleted 0Votes18.9kRecs235.7kFans
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Xie Yuan went up the mountain to ask someone to help him study, but he accidentally traveled to the world of spiritual practice and became a poor woodcutter. I thought it would be difficult to turn over, but I didn't expect that the sign I asked for was real. [Chopping a hundred thousand firewood, you have understood "Chopping Huashan Mountain with force". Since then, Xie Yuan has been out of control. From the popular [Iron Cloth Shirt] to the top Buddhist secret [Immortal Golden Bell]; From the incomplete Kung Fu [Black Book of the Black Sky] to the legendary magical skill [The General Outline of the Sky Book]; From the obscure [Notes of Pre-Qin Alchemists] to the Immortal Dharma [Tao Qing Dao Zhen Jing] that directly points to the great road... When he stepped onto the top of the mountain, he suddenly looked back; Only then did I realize that everything in the world is already within the palm of my hand.
20 After Practicing Pure Yang Wuji, I Realized That It Was a Strange World Then Make It PurpleCultivation454k WordsCompleted 0Votes42.4kRecs93.8kFans
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Taoist priest: "I'll teach you an ordinary Qi-nourishing technique called Chunyang Kung Fu." Swordsman: "Pure Yang Kung Fu, once practiced to perfection, is just a little better than ordinary people. It is a health-preserving technique." Lady Liu Jing: "There is a new Taoist priest in Chunyang Temple, but... He really practices Chunyang Kung Fu?!" He Qing: "This is how Pure Yang Kung is practiced." "The origin of Tai Chi is pure Yang Qi, which turns left and right to transform into two forms." He Qing used the Pure Yang Kung Fu and saw the sun soaring in the sky for an instant. Traveling through ancient times, He Qing used Pure Yang Kung Fu to reach Pure Yang Wuji, only to discover that this was a strange world. Countless strange things came, and He Qing had no choice but to transform into the sun! Weird: "Don't come over!!"
21 From Being a Righteous Boy to Becoming a Heavenly Master of All Dharma It's Not Early TodayCultivation2.0M WordsCompleted 0Votes23.9kRecs190kFans
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Spiritual energy revives and times change. When he opened his eyes, Li Yang was already a young Taoist priest in a dilapidated Taoist temple in the scenic area. With a proficiency panel that allows unlimited experience, Li Yang has learned how to act in modern society and moves forward head-first. The mountain doctor's fortune-telling indicates that yin and yang are reversed. From [Health Kung Fu] for fitness and strengthening the body to [Five Dragons Great Insect Technique] for longevity From the fifty-yuan one-time [Divination Divination] to the Tiekou Divine Judgment [Liu Ren Divination] From the daily morning class [Breathing and Inhalation Method] to the [Jade Toad Food Qigong] that flies across the sea of stars … When Li Yang suddenly looked back, he realized that in a modern society with scientific development concepts, he had accidentally become a master of all kinds of magic that overcame the world! "At first, people said I was a swindler and an unscrupulous villain who deceived tourists." "Later, in order to seek fame, wealth and longevity, they called me Mr. Li." "In the end, they all called me - Xian"
22 Tales of the Strange Golden JasmineCultivation2.1M WordsCompleted 286Votes1MRecs1.3MFans
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The pine breeze blows away the tea smoke, and among the white clouds, the gods sleep peacefully. Unconsciously, I remembered the old days, under the trees at the entrance of the village, the old people talking about ancient times, those fairy tales, fox spirits and mountain monsters that shocked young children. They were neither true nor illusory, weird and romantic, but I still thought it was wonderful. … How many people can live forever if they dream of being a fairy? The story of Lin Jue seeking immortality in a world of strange creatures and gods.
23 The Earth Cinema End War with WordsInfinite Myriad Worlds1.7M WordsOngoing 494Votes120.2kRecs80kFans
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When familiar movie characters come off the screen, they appear in this strange world one by one. Feng Yuxiu, Yu Huatian, Dongfang Bubai, and various other types of movie characters, as well as various audiences who acquire the abilities of movie characters and become monsters. Su Liang felt that things were getting serious. Book friend group: 339880743 Welcome to harass the author!
24 Don't Farm but Cultivate Immortality Dragon Fruit TycoonLight Novel836k WordsCompleted 0Votes31.8kRecs101.3kFans
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There are monsters, dharma, and all living beings. This is just a relaxed and happy story of a child growing up in such an extraordinary world and experiencing various kinds of things. (Keywords: farming, management, folklore, monsters, legends)
25 Surviving the Apocalypse, Becoming an Immortal Alone Back to the PointCultivation2.8M WordsCompleted 100Votes2.9MRecs2.5MFans
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[Science fiction apocalyptic background + protagonist cultivating immortality alone, not a brainless and cool article] This is a fragmented world. Human civilization is lingering on the planet after the blade beast disaster. The flames of civilization in the underground fortress are disappearing and appearing. The human elite in space is brewing the ultimate plan to counterattack the blade beast. The future of mankind is somewhat bleak... "So." A certain Mahayana master who practiced hard for 125 years and failed to overcome the tribulation, and a ray of his soul came to this "weird" world, looked up to the sky and sighed: "This is none of my business." [PS: Find the author's name in an old book. I won't introduce them one by one. The quality is guaranteed. A new reader group will be created when I have time. Updates will be stable during the double-opening period, and updates will be added as appropriate after the release.
26 Great Xuanwu Sheng Ye Nan Ting FengEastern Fantasy3.0M WordsCompleted 13Votes201.3kRecs1.2MFans
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A thousand-year-old dynasty will eventually decay, and a century-old family will eventually return to dust. Just ask how immortality can be in this world. Is it an immortal body that has been tempered for thousands of times, or is it a martial arts will that unites heaven and earth? Chen Mu came to this world and walked forward with a sword in his hand. When he looked back at dusk, he saw that countless geniuses and thousand-year-old demons had all turned into dust, and only one person was left on the road paved with yellow sand. A dynasty in troubled times rises from the bottom of the army step by step, kills cruel officials, slays demons, reorganizes mountains and rivers, and rebuilds the world!

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