There were many ways to buy a novel. One could go to a local bookstore or an online bookstore, or one could buy the electronic version online. In addition, you can also use mobile applications such as Qidian Chinese Network, Romance Fictions City, and so on. There are a lot of novels to read on these applications. If you are interested in a particular type of novel, you can also go to the relevant websites or forums to find related novel resources.