LitRPG Reads: RPG + DnD + Books = LitRPG

Unleash Gaming Greatness: 3 Monstrous PCs That Will Melt Your Eyeballs Across Multiple Screens!

In the ever-evolving world of gaming, the quest for ultimate immersion has led to a surge in demand for multi-monitor setups. As gamers seek to expand their digital horizons, the Best Gaming Desktops of 2024 are rising to meet this challenge, offering …

Unlock Godlike Combat Power: 7 Secret DND Backgrounds That Turn Your Character into an Unstoppable War Machine!

by Kenny Kings

In the realm of Dungeons & Dragons, the path to creating a truly formidable combatant extends far beyond choosing the right class or perfecting your stat allocation. Enter the often underestimated realm of D&D backgrounds – the hidden gems that can transform …

Unleash Silent Doom: Mind-Blowing DND Curses That Will Haunt Your Players for Years

by Ajay Patel

In the realm of Dungeons & Dragons, few elements evoke as much intrigue and trepidation as curses. These mystical afflictions have long been a staple of fantasy storytelling, offering dungeon masters a potent tool for weaving complex narratives and challenging their players …

Unleash the Beast: Must-Have DND 5e Feats and Abilities for Dominating as a Barbarian

by Paul Bellow

Mastering the Barbarian: A Guide to Optimization in 5e D&D In the world of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, few classes embody raw power and primal fury quite like the D&D 5e barbarian. These fierce warriors stand as bulwarks against danger, their …

Understanding the Difference Between LitRPG and GameLit

by Rich Hunterson

Long live LitRPG! In recent years, the literary world has witnessed an exciting surge in genres that blend the immersive experience of gaming with the rich narratives of traditional storytelling. Two standout subgenres in this realm are LitRPG and GameLit, both of …

Top Gag Gifts for Dungeon Masters That Will Get Everyone Laughing

by Kathy Stone

Picture this: it’s game night, and your trusty Dungeon Master (DM) is setting the scene for your next grand adventure. But wait! Before you dive into the world of dragons and dungeons, why not lighten the mood with a gift that’ll have …

12 Mind-Bending Dark Fantasy Novels That Will Forever Change How You See DND: Prepare for Sleepless Nights!

by Heidi Jiang

The Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) universe has long been a fertile ground for storytelling, spanning a wide range of fantasy subgenres. Among these, dark fantasy stands out for its ability to captivate readers with its grim atmospheres, morally complex characters, and elements …

Top 10 Drizzt Novels You MUST READ NOW

by Kiera Mensah

In the vast realm of fantasy literature, few characters have captured the imagination of readers quite like Drizzt Do’Urden. Created by the prolific author R.A. Salvatore, this dark elf ranger has become an icon of the Forgotten Realms universe and a beloved …

What is LitRPG Reads?

Simply put, LitRPG stories take place in a game (or gamelike) world with rpg-style progression. Basically, an RPG in narrative format. RPG + Books = LitRPG! The term LitRPG was originally coined by three Russian authors back around 2010. I cover a lot of Dungeons & Dragons and Tabletop RPG content here too!

About LitRPG Reads

Paul Bellow is a LitRPG author, decades-long gamer, RPG game developer, and publisher of several online communities. In other words, an old school webmaster.

He also developed and runs LitRPG Adventures, a set of advanced RPG generators powered by GPT-3 AI. Here at LitRPG Reads, he publishes articles about LitRPG books, tabletop RPG books, and all sorts of DND content that's free to use in your personal tabletop campaign - i.e. non-commercial use.

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