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Are you tired of the usual light novel experience full of generic tropes and unispired writing? Here are some books that are entertaining to read through and through.

FEMME FATALE
Psycho, controlling, badass and smart women vs. confused young naive boy

Shuuzou Oshimi works, Tatsuki Fujimoto works, dark romances, some comedies and so on.



In other works:
-Ichise x Eriko Kaneda (Texhnolyze)

Goes in order of every Nisio series released and the order in which they came out. There will be mention if translations are available in English. Some novels/series aren't on MAL, like his one off novels, the Flaneur series or the Densetsu series, so this isn't a complete list, only what's listed on MAl.

Sway has a more complete list of what is, isn't and currently is being translated.
https://swaytranslations.wordpress.com/information/

Collection of prominent Detective and Mystery orientated writings which sometimes involve various spiritual entities

these mangas are just *chefs kiss*.

Manga where the stupid banter between characters is a selling point.

I asked ChatGPT for the top 50 best light novels, here is what I got (couldnt write "top 50 light novel" in title as it wouldnt let me post it public)

The term "denpa" means electromagnetic wave and is used to refer to people whit strange beliefs or delusions. In manga, the denpa genre often includes motifs of technology, character's who are outsiders in mundane environments, and a surrealistic, but often dark, tone. Common themes include dissconecton from one's surroundings, anxiety, and paranoia. Many denpa stories fall into the horror genre, but a manga doesn't have to be scary or depressing to be denpa.
The denpa genre is very popular when it comes to visual novels, some notable ones being Saya No Uta, Wonderful Everyday, and YOU AND ME AND HER.
(More manga and LN's will be added soon! Feel free to send some rec's that you think could fit whit this list!)

Top 50 highest scores ever reached on MAL (Manga)

Source: Wayback Machine

Anime: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/44849
Manga: https://myanimelist.net/stacks/44862

A list of East Asian comics and novels that are officially categorized as metafiction or have metafictional aspects.

Metafiction is when a narrative is self-aware and consciously explicit about it's fictional nature to the consumer. For those who like the mind-boggling, the experimental, in need of a break from the common framework, or enjoy reading between the lines.

East Asian metafictional novels not on MAL:
Kafka on the Shore by Murakami Haruki
A True Novel by Mizumura Minae
The Republic of Wine by Mo Yan

HM:
- Kino no Tabi
- Twelve Kingdoms
- Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou desu yo?
- Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
- Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu
- Kumo desu ga, Nani ka?

Stories that fall under the denpa subgenre or close to it

Man(ga,hwa,hua), novel, and light novels referenced in this video: https://youtu.be/B7gAdVqeQpw?si=qJDIucffHquv5UNg

Some of the highest-acclaimed light novels and novels, including a few personal favorites, showcase a diverse range of genres and storytelling styles. Praised for their innovative plots, compelling characters, and immersive worlds. This collection features both critically acclaimed and beloved fan favorites, offering a rich tapestry of contemporary literary excellence.

These are Light novels that I've found to have audiobooks with them. I will try my best to show where you can listen to them, mainly searching through Spotify and Audible, and who they are narrated by.

I mostly will combine the novels if they have a sequel.

Sorted by MAL Score

If I find more I will make a part 2