IN THE PROCESS OF FIXING THIS READING LIST! C= C= C= C= C=┌(;・ω・)┘... more>>

this list has the novels for those who want:

- romance novels (comedic undertone, light reading, lots and lots of FLUFF) 

- no romance novels (where romance doesn't bu*t into an amazing plot and makes you want to dry heave)

- misunderstanding novels (specifically ones that evoke laughter or amus**ent)

warning: all of these novels have (or will have) my opinion and terrible descriptions !! 

i hope you have fun reading 

(*￣▽￣)b <<less

If you're like me who can't resist temptation of good novels in price of killing sleep, then you're in the right place! These novels are the one which I read by killing my sleep. These are source of great imaginations and entertainment as these leads are very independent and strong. So, let's enjoy these together.... more>>

Because the 1st, 2nd & 3rd list was full and on huge demand, the much-awaited 4th list is here! {Note: Novels that were added on those lists will not be added here! So, if you came here without seeing them first, Go See that 1st!}

And here I'll try to add all the novels whom I liked the most and was beautiful which couldn't fit on the previous lists. You won't regret reading them cause they're really nice.  This list will include korean, chinese, japanese and other novels. Enjoy reading! ヾ(≧▽≦*)o   <<less

Primarily Career/Shop/Kingdom Development, but there also could be some novels that I like. Most of these novels do not have romance or harem tag as I am not a big fan of these in novels that aren't primarily written as romance.... more>>

I now have a part 2! <<less

UPDATE: There is a new livestreaming tag now! https://www.novelupdates.com/stag/livestreaming/... more>>

I am adding this tag to all of the novels on my lists instead but you can add the tag if I missed it and/or you find a new novel with it!

Novels with Broadcasting jockeys or livestreamers or video posting or YouTubers or vtubers 

Directory

Part 1 < YOU ARE HERE

Part 2:  https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/48872/   <<less

Get that harem sh*t out of here.... more>>

A BL reader's curated guide (with comments) to exciting non-BL stories with either no M/F romance or very little late romance. And NO idiotic, horndog MCs!!! <<less

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

PART 1: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/39488/  <<less

not in NU:... more>>

Number One Dungeon Supplier

The Immortal's Wine Store

I Can Enter The Game

The Innkeeper

Florida Man's General Store in Cultivation World

The Game Cafe in Marvel and DC

I Own a Funeral Home: Live Stream Following Other Streamers and Shock the Entire Internet! <<less

For personal reference/rereading. Mostly plot focus & serious favs, with solid writing/characterisations/overarching plot. Any pairings (mostly bl/het), but not many harem/stallion novels. Mostly CN/KR novels for dialogue. Roughly sorted, many genres, no/low spoilers.... more>>

I prefer wuxia over xianxia, tragedy over fluff, etc. Some less serious/non-plot-focused novels included/marked for their definitive traits.
Personal genre/trait favs: comedy, tragedy, historical, mystery, psychological, scifi, realistic, mature, bittersweet, wuxia, delinquents, strategies/war, empire building, betrayal, food.   <<less

My favorite Random food/cooking related stuff 

I want to read about food. Anyway, I don't care if it's real or fantasy, as long as it sounds tasty, then it's good. I want food to be very important. I want to read about food businesses. I want to read about reactions to sheer deliciousness and comments that praise food to the heavens.... more>>

This list is mostly concerned with food descriptions. Does the food sound tasty? Is food/cooking important? Do people react to the food in a hunger-inspiring way? Is it tasty? Is detail given? Do side characters bite into delicious morsels and wish to ascend to the skies because surely they'll never taste anything better?

I also like business aspects and such, but cooking at home is fine too. Contains het/bl mostly, but this list isn't really concerned with romance. A miscellaneous assortment of novels with some/a lot of focus on food that sounds good. I have other lists for plot. This list is for food.  <<less

Stories where running a store makes up for a good chunk of the plot. This is also in no particular order either.

These novels don't have too much excitement, but they are fun in their own ways. ... more>>

Note: a lot will have some fantasy elements (being reborn, getting second chances or having systems). 

Note 2: the list is in no particular order.

Note 3: I only add novels that I personally read and enjoyed. If there are sugestions for more novels, do remind me in the comment section. Each novel has to have at least enough chapters to be able to enjoy reading it for one evening. <<less

Hmm, I've read quite a novels and some are really really good and some are just (^ - ^'") making it a struggle to see it through. *sigh*... more>>

*Will have some comments once sorted out*

*warning*Contains BL.  <<less

Both ML main character and FL main character
Technically, all MCs are cheat-like cause the world does revolve around them but these r the one... more>> I find cheat like to the point it feels good.  <<less

Basically bcz the stories have either been dropped by the translator(s) or taking a reeeeaaaaally long time to update. And with my goldfish memory, I need to save them. ... more>>

⚠️WARNING ⚠️ This list contains no specific genre nor s*xual orientation. I’m just a cultured hermit-goldfish hybrid(~˘▾˘)~

UPDATE: I'm not sure if anyone will notice but I've deleted quite a number from this list since I've read them... and may have forgotten to write a review so all I have are just a checklist made from Google Sheets. <<less

Novels where the protagonists have a system and tries to develop their farm/pet shop/zoo/restaurant to be the best!

Why do we like to read these ?... more>>

• To wet our appetite thinking how good does the food taste like. Can think, can't swallow, sad.

• To feel like a chef, when in actuality we can't cook noodles without burning half the kitchen.

• Can cook, looking through all different delicacies and recipes all over the world, just too lazy to move from couch.  <<less

If you saw my others recommendation list, most of it are full of love by the romance tag and the story really fluffy and bubbly... more>> along the tags. Sometimes, I do want a change. So, this list is a list of my favorites. Mostly is the male protagonist. Fantasy, mystery, and comedy tags is a must! (At least one tags and WITHOUT harem) There's female protagonist but just a few.  <<less

Novels I find Okay To Recommend... more>>

Includes: 

1) Brief description of Mc

2) Reasons not to read the novel/Reasons to read the novel <<less

Relaxing reads that sooth the mind.
Rainy mood - classical music in the background - late night - bum days

The true merchant, shop-owners, managers, people who make a living working behind the counter. The people who sell they craft, crafted from their blood and sweat to earn money shall earn their due recognition here. A list to pay respect to all the merchants, cooks, shop owner, retailers.... more>>

Jokes aside, If in any novel MC/Story is dependent on selling goods and has a shop, or managing shop-like setup are listed here. conditions taken in consideration are listed below.

1) Store front play an important role

2) Store is present at least for half the duration of the novel

3) MC actively participate store workings.

4) Store is majore (or atleast 2nd most) importance source of income. <<less

The novels I will recommend here might have romance in them (be it bxg/bxb/gxg), but it won't actually be the main focus. From easy, idle reading to deep and serious. Don't worry, I'll give you heads up in case you don't like some themes in the story. Though it would be your loss coz they are actually good in my opinion.... more>>

But I'm an amateur at best so....

I will indicate if I finished it then some theme to the story that might be informative. But you'll actually see that on the tags. I'll also put in the description for easy decision.  <<less

My thoughts on some of the novels from Cooking Systems to Martial Art Systems or just systems in general

Main focus or large focus on food!

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