The isekai here is pointed to another world, but not only to the usual Jpn isekai with reincarnation/rebirth/transmigrate MC. It can be the world that's totally not in the earth, and maybe it's not a reincarnation/transmigration and MC is from that world. ... more>>

My ideal isekai novel is the one with the world building as its central theme and the romance is non existent, even if there's romance element in it, usually it's slow and just as unnecessary side dish.

NO HAREM for me. Tho few of them has harem and romance tags, for me there are those that are not romance and harem, so I'll explain in related description instead. 

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This a list of my all-time favourite stories. Adding reviews in-progress. (May take over a long span of time.) Novels are sorted in descending worthwhileness.... more>> (Again from perspective.) <<less

This is a list of fun romps and good stories to sink your teeth into. As I read many types of stories there are many different types on here. Ignore the ranking check my descriptiors. I hope this list can help you find a story to satisfy your current reading needs.... more>>

Edit: I will add to or remove from this list as I see fit. <<less

Novels which I've enjoyed or I plan to read. ... more>>

I care a lot about characters, plot and overall translation quality/writing so some of these should look interesting to any picky reader out there like myself.

They're all from a variety of genres.

Not in any order. 
Open to recommendations :) <<less

Japanese Manga/WB/LN

Includes og, classic, and goat novels of certain genres and novels with cliche, old school themes ... more>>

- includes Mary and Gary sues; cheesy aspects; web novels; simple plotlines <<less

Series that I'd actually suggest to people. No set genres; contains non-romance, BL, and even some BG; finished and unfinished translations; trying to keep in alphabetical order.... more>>

Some of these no longer have links to their translations on NU, and some of the CN novels I read via MTL. <<less

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Women who are smart, sensible, and can hold their own. No nonsense, just pure badass. Many genres, my favorites, in no particular order for now,... more>> still adding <<less

This rec list contains all the novels I have read and considered of high quality in one way or another. Pattern could be seen among the novels I've picked that is that these novels contains non-obnoxious MC, satisfying (to a certain extent) plot, good translation, focus mainly on MC and such. Though I highly rated these novels, there is no guarantee that this list will satisfy all the readers, that is because a good story is a story that provides what the readers wanted or needed. No YAOI/BL elements in the slightest. ... more>>

NB = There are novel series which I've only read their Manga/Manhwa adaptation, and not their novel version. They are noted with MANGA/MANHWA VERSE. Still, I can assure you that these series I've picked still excels in their manga/manhwa version. 

Other recommendations not on NU = Beware of Chicken (10/10), Forgotten Conqueror (?/10) Number One Under Heaven (8.9/10), TBATE (10/10), Skyrim: Dragonborn Within (15/10 absolutely fantastic, a must read for sure), Goddess of Ice; Reborn as Naruto’s twin sister (9.2/10), The Simulacrum (9.5/10), Life in Vain: Jobless Reincarnation (9.6/10), The Second Coming of Gluttony, the First of Vainglory (9.3/10), Redemption's Rose (9.5/10)

Websites for reading novels = Novelupdates, Royalroad, Webnovel, Scribblehub <<less

When I get tired of a novel I am reading (mainly because the of the plot not going well) I quit. These novels are the ones I never got tired of reading at all. That's how interesting they are for me. I even re-read some of these. ... more>>

I also included some novels that I just started reading, but I may remove them if I don't like how the story is going. Hehe

P.S. The tags are not applicable to all of the series.  <<less

I recommend all of the things in this list, though it’s quite varied in genre. I would say the top 60 ish here have been... more>> properly ranked, below that I don’t really care for but would still recommend if you have nothing left to read. <<less

I read a lot of historical romance so I'm a bit fussy, well-written leads (who have chemistry) and a decent plot are a must!  Also, cliche tropes are fun once in a while but I prefer things that are a bit more unique.... more>>

This list will include some spicy ones... <<less

 Minimal melodrama. A mix of genres. Girls that don't let themselves get bullied. Generally avoids those novels whose chapters drag out to the thousands. Updates as I... more>> read new novels.  <<less

Stuff for her to read.

The female characters here share either overwhelming physical strength or impressive mental toughness, or both. And they displayed them magnificently in their adventure in their... more>> fantasy worlds.  <<less

Novels of different genres that contain romance and that I enjoy/enjoyed ... more>>

P.s. I tried to keep completed ones at the top but they aren't listed by favorites  <<less

love clever scheming FLs who are strong and not damsels in distress. Most are Ancient Chinese but once in a while I'll read one thats... more>> not. Mostly read completed novels <<less

List of good jp light novel 

Genre: Historical, Xianxia, Wuxia, Xuanhuan

Novels that have made a big impact on me. Novels that I still keep thinking about. Hope you enjoy them!... more>>

Also,  I considered these as gems because of:

Solid plot | Incredible world building | Character growth (MCs and also side characters) | Beautifully written  (rhetorics and narratives)| Touches on morality and complex human emotions <<less

no more FLs tripping and blushing and generally being flustered by MLs! the tables have turned... more>>

how do i say... emotional femdom? <<less

One of the requirements for a good novel to me is a strong female lead. These novels have my favorite fl, who are admirable in their own way. Arranged in no particular order. ... more>>

WARNING: This list is just of the female leads only and in no way reflects the review of novel as a whole. So, I can guarantee you the novels in the list have promising fl but for other criterias please refer to the reviews. <<less

https://forum.novelupdates.com/blogs/ancient-times.4152/... more>>

I advise all those who like Chinese history to read these articles

https://multimedia.scmp.com/infographics/culture/article/3016607/history-of-the-forbidden-city/index.html?src=arcade
#Ancient China

Imperial court/Imperial harem/Wuxia-Jianghu/Murim/daily life in ancient timesFengshui

The four arts (四藝, siyi), or the four arts of the Chinese scholar, were the four main academic and artistic accomplishments required of the aristocratic ancient Chinese scholar-gentleman. They are qin (the guqin, a stringed instrument, 琴), qi (the strategy game of Go, 棋), shu (Chinese calligraphy, 書) and hua (Chinese painting, 畫), and are also referred to by listing all four: 琴棋書畫; qínqíshūhuà.

“ 男子有德便是才，女子無才便是德 ”    “Men’s talent lies in his virtue, women’s virtue lies in her not showing off her talent”
#Ancient Japan
manga de yomu genji monogatari -> Manga "Tale of Genji"

Another favorite manga ->   fushigi no kuni no bird   or  Isabella Bird in Wonderland

Introduction to yokai -> http://yokai.com/introduction/ <<less

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