Due to misunderstandings ML causes MC's death and then ML realizes his mistakes and grieves for MC. Later MC rebirthes and ML start to pursue... more>> MC against constant rejections. <<less

These are my favorite novels with transmigration, reincarnation and second chances as main themes*. I like slice of life, slow romance stories with good world-building... more>> and MCs who are calm, intelligent, not cruel and not too OP (if at all).  
I enjoyed reading the novels in this list but they may not be what I would typically like as mentioned above. Suggestions welcome. <<less

Mixed bag. Basically transmigration and rebirth novels who have a better life (somewhat) for the second time, whether through revenge or just living a peaceful life while falling in love. ... more>>

Not only “Transmigrated into novels” type of story , but also stories who in their past life seems like they were a villain or cannon fodder who died unjustly. <<less

All of the novels in this list are good in their own ways and random.... more>>

I will not rate, I read novel randomly. I’ll just put how far the chapter I read.  <<less

I am always  looking for MC's who seem who I can relate with or find endearing. So this is the list of my favorite MC's.... more>>

There can be both men and women MC. Also I am going to add summary later. <<less

Novels put on the back-burner or simply dropped. 

A list about normal, non-OP reincarnated/transmigrated females trying to survive in realistic, ancient society. (Feel free to recommend on what should go on to the list) ... more>>

- can or cannot be in Ancient Times

- OP as loose term, mostly meaning no superpowers and always winning/outsmarting everyone

- preferably with a slice of life atmosphere <<less

Historical Novel I have read

My reading list and rereading list for historical novel. Historical as in nobles, monarchs, and/or chinese dinasties. Majorities are reincarnation and transmigration. Not all of them regarding revenge.... more>>

If you have recommendation, please leave it in comment. I would be happy to read your recommendation.

I have part 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/6824/ <<less

 best ones here on novelupdates that i have read so far......P.S. i have been reading stories here since forever.....P.S.S. they are not in any particular... more>> order...... <<less

Try some of the stories i've read so far..some novels were not that popular, give it a try.i will  add more novels and keep it... more>> updated. Follow and check out my other list of (Popular Novels for Newbies) & (Desires of the Heart part 2 & 3 ) as well in my profile,thanks. <<less

A bit of transmigration, rebirth and learning from past mistakes! Oh, and revenge too lol

Favorite romances that take place in ancient China, but not in the Emperor’s palace

Some of my favorite novels to pass time and a great read.Also contains historical , modern , cultivation , transmigration genres in romance.Also fluffy romance... more>> is included.  <<less

This list has books that I have finished reading and books that I'm planning to read.... more>>

These are just my opinion. <<less

Novels I have read

This contains novels on my reading lists with a historical setting.... more>>

Xuanhuan / Xianxia novels are not included. I have separate lists for those.

My personal ratings

5 - I really love this novel. Will read this again again.

4 - I really like this novel. Will read this again.

3 - this is a nice novel. I liked it. I might read this again.

2 - this novel was okay, but I wouldn't want to read it again. Usually I find these rather boring, or at least not interesting enough to check out again.

1 - I didn't like this novel. <<less

This is not in order...... more>>

PART 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/41941/ <<less

Stories where the protagonist goes back in time to live a better life!

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

Here's my recommended list for historical-romance....what I'm highly like in these novels is that the FL is the beauty with brain, the honey-sweet bonding with... more>> FL and ML, they have child ( not all, but mostly and hopefully) and the story is not too abruptly ended ( but, not all are completed ) <<less

Stories that are sweet, cute, and heartwarming overall. Can be Romance, Slice of life, Yaoi, historical, QT, Modern, Futuristic or drama. 

No description.

I'm just gonna include all those novels tr*sh or not. I'll give my opinion in the description later.... more>>

If I'm missing any just tell me.. also i realised all those titles with 'Daughter' or 'Miss' ... are usually your stereotypical cliches with transmigration.

Please don't follow the rankings after the first two. I'll cry. Check out the description. I'm finding it hard to sort them out lol. <<less

RE-birth,life,born,incarnate, even transmigration. It's the 2nd life of host. My transmigrated/rebirthed MC will be the independent woman/man with free spirit, & tough attitude to live her/his 'new life' better than the previous one. Slow romance.  Almost all will have a more/less 100-200 chapters, no more than 300. For simple story like this, short ones is sufficient. ... more>>

1. MC already marries to ML&already gives birth to a child(s) that she neglects. The marriage is usually a 'plastic' one, with the ML only cares for the child & let MC alone.  The child will be a cute one, smart and very very 'involve' with the story. The 'new' MC/host will take the challenge of repairing the broken relationship with the husband & the child, but the romance is slow (I prefer that). 

2. Most of the novel MC is already married,has child(ren), but I might put few with the same theme but without child, so for the one without child(ren) the struggle & the main theme will resolve on MC and ML only. Sometimes, ML isnt the husband.

In all novels, MC will deal with the family/friends/ex-lovers that take advantage of MC(ML) money.  It is as per usual, the face slapping is there but not prominent. It's more interesting than the romance. I like to read abt wolf in sheep skin getting skinned alive and grilled XD <<less