Some recommended light novels are 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!'. It's a hilarious story about a boy who is reincarnated in a fantasy world but things don't go as expected. It has great comedic elements. 'No Game No Life' is also good. It features two brilliant siblings who are transported to a world where everything is decided by games. They use their wits to outsmart their opponents. And 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' is popular. It tells the story of a young man who is summoned to another world as the Shield Hero but is wrongly accused and has to fight to prove himself.
One great web novel is 'The King's Avatar'. It's about a professional gamer who is forced to retire from the team but makes a comeback in the game world through a new character. The story has great character development and exciting gaming scenarios.
You can start from the chapter where the anime ended. Usually, there are online forums or manga communities that can give you the exact chapter number.
You can start by checking out online bookstores like Amazon or Barnes & Noble. They have a wide selection of light novels. Another option is to visit specialized anime and manga stores. They often carry light novels as well. You can also ask for recommendations on anime or light novel forums. People there are usually very passionate and can give you some great suggestions.
The Solo Leveling anime sticks closely to the manga. But there are instances where the anime might condense or expand certain events to create a more engaging viewing experience. The key plot points and character developments remain largely unchanged, though.