All the novels here gave me goosebumps and were very poignant. I can vouch for their quality. ... more>>

They have very different genres. I didn't focus on any genre when making the list. Will definitely update in the future if I find more novels that move me If you've already read any of the novels on this list but would like to re-read, I could share my favorite chapter marker. that way your reading will be faster, and you will be able to see (if you want) the things I liked most about that novel. It's a habit I have, mark the chapters I liked the most in case I wanted to reread. I'll pass the list on to anyone who wants it in the comments.  <<less

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Q: How do you define a masterpiece? ... more>>

A: Something that has had a long-lasting effect on my mindset or even changed the way I think. 

Something that I'm reluctant to re-read because I know it can't be put down once started. 

Something that I think can't be reproduced even by the same author.

*Unordered list, can't compare different genres. 

Western/Translated Novels: 

- Catcher in the Rye

- Remembrance of Earth's past 

- Midnight Library and everything else by same author

- (Maybe) Books of Babel series <<less

This a list of great books that are worth reading coming from a person who has no preferences and only cares about overall quality. 

Novels I consider the pinnacle of eastern novels

The peak of fiction, the novels you (need) to read in your lifetime, otherwise, you won’t ascend.

These are list of novels, i plan to read.... more>>

I will copy paste comment or info that i know about these, so when i come back, i can see that info and then decide which one to read first. These comments and info are not mine.But i will also add info on them, as i read the novels, and may even remove the original comment that i copy pasted, completely, if i started enjoying the novel.

As once i read a book, if i dislike it, i will leave a review directly and if i like it, same i will leave review. But will remove from my, To read List.

I enjoy ruthless mc with less romance/harem. <<less

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Just some books I wanna read

Good stories above all: this automatically excludes harems, shounens, games, isekais. Everybody says "but there's this harem/isekai/..." but there isn't*. Changing love interests is not a harem.... more>>

No yuri/yaoi and their milder versions. Smut or gore - if I have to. Usually these dominate stories and turn the novel into Xfest, and this really isn't what life is about. 

Good dialogues and or characters are definitely for a plus. Good writing is as well. So is good translation quality.

Overall, a novel needs to have a story to tell. I value my time and have troubles finding it. I'm cooking something
new every chapter is not a story that will enrich me. So is monster of the week. Or face slapping. Face slapping creates enemies and is less refreshing than sneezing or equally short-lasting.  If the action scenes or fights aren't written on a Sapkowski's level, it's usually best to forego them.

* yeah, there definitely will be some 1 in a gazillion exception. But I don't want to read gazillion mediocre attempts at inflating one's ego to find it. I know there are exceptions. The Kingdom's Bloodline uses reincarnation and has traces of cultivation and is overall fascinating. But the weak writers reach for weak tropes and don't even squeeze them, so overall I'm using this as elimination criteria. Aside from reading professional books, historical books and real novels, aside from work and side-jobs, I also live. So - as I said - I value my time. <<less

An ever-evolving list of books I read - or am reading. Things that successfully got me emotionally or intellectually invested. Listed in no particular order.

First 10-15 novels are placed as actual ranking, everything lower is placed based on adding date so you can ignore actual rank.

Hiatus, dropped, stopped translating when I was enjoying it! -- Or even author ruined it by his own hands. What the f*ck! Feels like while being blue-balled, someone stomped on it to oblivion :C... more>>

My (genuine and carefully decided) quality list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/16488/?ft=yes?st=1 <<less

The crème de la crème that webnovels and the eastern market have churned out. Ranked in order. 

These novels that is tolerable with male protagonist in it. A good world-building without harem; it abides reasons with deep world setting.

These are some great novels that I'm reading or intend to read in the future.

Just a newbie.... more>>

Help me if I've missed anything good out

Also suggest me things on progressionfantasy subreddit which are as good as these

Maybe I can try new things also fantasy,historical fiction etc

These are only I've read a good amount of others all are just 100-200 or so chapters so I am not including them <<less

These have to stay good for at least the duration of a full novel.  They are ranked in approximate order of quality, with #1 being... more>> the best. <<less

truly I'm thankful I had the opportunity to read these

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All novels in this list are among what I assume to be the among the top of their respective genres.

New readers welcome, old readers get out.

*Does not include original novels; only translated novels <<less

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