I've read novels over the years, and I guarantee you won't regret diving into them.... more>>

No BL, GL. Sorry that's not my type of novels. 

Other novels from another websites (webnovel, scribblehub..)

Time emperor (fanfic)
https://www.webnovel.com/book/time-emperor-(champion)_17500339706298405

Fox in a inverted world 
https://www.webnovel.com/book/fox-in-an-inverted-world_19203318006781205

Author POV 
https://www.webnovel.com/book/the-author's-pov_20524563005115705

Administrator
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/94510/-the-administrator-/

School idol (yandere/gore novel)
https://www.wattpad.com/story/296700221-the-school-idols-yandere-harem

Shadow s*ave
https://www.webnovel.com/book/shadow-s*ave_22196546206090805

A Budding Scientist in a Fantasy World
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/256241/a-budding-scientist-in-a-fantasy-world/

The Reincarnation of Alysara 
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/278151/the-reincarnation-of-alysara/

Nanomancer reborn 
https://www.webnovel.com/book/nanomancer-reborn---i've-become-a-snow-girl_14064812306272705

Mother of learning 
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/21220/mother-of-learning

My vampire System
https://www.webnovel.com/book/my-vampire-system_16709365405930105

Library of Rain
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/858447/library-of-rain/

For more recommendations, check out my next list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/83142/ <<less

Sequence is CN- JP- KR- Fluffy- (Comedy)- Exceptions- To-reads. Not ranked by number. 
My descriptions varies greatly from a gist, polished review, impressions, or explains key points.        ... more>>

[Flexible Preferences] 
A. Protags are somehow mostly male but I read both!- interesting, has compelling qualities, flawed with development
B. Entertaining, Distinct, & Creative
C. Steady premise, no TERRIBLE plot hole 
D. Romance: good execution, pacing, build-up, & evokes emotion; no bullsh!t drama & brain-dead denseness
E. Vital, relevant, fleshed-out characters
F. Comedic & Fun
G. Danger, Wars, Battles, Strategy, Tactics, Trials, Fights, Thriller, Suspense
H. Lore, Culture, Kingdom, Worldbuilding 
I. Political Intrigue, Schemes, Mind Games, Manipulation, Mystery
J.  Pure tragedies rarely - it hurts!
K. No BL/GL(yet?)
L. Can be R-18 
M. Polygamous-like IF great story | even if you're averse consider my recs. ;)

[Criteria]
1. These are (mostly) 4/5 stars in story, translation and enjoyment according to my flawed evaluation that is mainly 3/10 objective, 7/10 subjective.
2. I have perused the novels or adaptation before sharing my thoughts.
3. Writing must be consistent, coherent and engaging and the ending must at least not be sh!t. Clichés to a point are fine however it needs to be purposeful & executed well. 
4. I will keep adding books that are promising, satisfying, translated.  <<less

Caution: bear the risk of having your taste being too sky-high standard.

This is a list of things I have read which I think are great from the perspective of 'quality of craft' & 'quality of story'. In general those will be great reads for everyone as well, but will less include 'because I like this' focused listings of other 'great so long as you like this' stories.... more>>

That said, there are only so many 'objectively great' stories, so farther down the list I will put caveats (etc.) with less 'full measure' stories- either 'just good', or 'great if you like this', etc. I moved all the anri-social protags to another list.

If you know of something I should add to this list, feel free to comment a suggestion or PM.

I have written quite a few reviews for most of these and other works- feel free to check them out, and vote them up if you find them helpful. Thanks! <<less

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No specific order to the list.... more>>

Those are light novels that won best-seller award, Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi, and the ones that have translation only.

(Except for Utsuro no Hako, Kara no Kyoukai and Violet Evergarden.) <<less

Stuff for her to read.

List of good jp light novel 

This Contemporary list deals with stories set in the modern world none to little touch of magic or supernatural events. Law and crime related novels here! *Nevermind, I'll also add sci-fis here.... more>>

The following recommendations would be labeled whether they belong to BG, BL, GL, or No Love Interests. There is no ranking in my list, it was just according to the time when I chronologically added the novel inside this list. <<less

go read vns if you want some real ni*ga extreme uohhh romance instead, most light novels and light novel translations are absolute horsesh*t and the... more>> first person perspective + picture does wonders for the girlfriend experience-style pleasures of mindless ret*rdation  <<less

This list is a bit of a mix of series that I could recommend without hesitation to anyone to try and those that may not... more>> be sensational, but for some reason interested me. As soon as I find some time I will split it into several other lists. <<less

This are some of the novels I like to read ... more>>

No logic and no preference  <<less

This novels are adapted to Anime and I watched (even the sh*t ones) . Ranked by how good (my opinion) the Anime is. Top ranking... more>> are more accurate than lower ones. Links to MyAnimeList in the description. Feel free to comment on any objection in the rankings. If I agree with your disagreement, i will correct it. <<less

bro my last one got deleted for some reason

random mystery story that I like

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Top genre: Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Slice of Life, Action, Adventure, Mystery.... more>>

Unlisted: World End Economica, Katanagatari, Umineko no Naku Koro ni, Yagate Kimi ni Naru Saeki Sayaka ni Tsuite

Honorable mentions: Saredo Tsumibito wa Ryuu to Odoru: Dances with the Dragons, Gensousaiki no Allusionist, Kotoshi wa Makureki 417 Nen Desu (今年は幕歴417年です), Glass no Tou no Satsujin, Kokou no Mesu, Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita, Shakugan no Shana, Seishun Buta Yarou, SAO Progressive, Rebuild World, Qualia the Purple, Log Horizon, Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, Grimgal of Ashes and Illusion <<less

I've read most of these and I highly recommend you try them.

MY FINDINGS OF SOME GOOD READS

New reading list for 2022, after 2 years away from NU. To see if there's anything worth reading on this site.
Just stories that caught... more>> my eye. <<less

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Now there are many META LNs with Romance themes, but among them are mostly Romcoms and have stories or plots that are very ordinary or... more>> even uninteresting in some people's tastes. but i don't really hate it, i can still enjoy it. I also prefer Romance-Drama than Romance-Comedy which has a heavier story even though I myself rarely find things like that <<less

all types

novels I've read and enjoyed