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Horror

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A genre of literature intended to frighten, scare, or disgust by inducing feelings of horror and terror.

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Thriller

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A broad genre of literature that involves suspense, excitement, and high levels of anticipation, which includes a fast-moving plot.

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Historical Fiction

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A literary genre in which the plot takes place in a setting located in the past.

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Fantasy

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A genre of fiction that uses magic or other supernatural elements as a main plot element, theme, or setting.

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Romance

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This genre of literature focuses on the relationship and romantic love between two people, and usually has an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending.

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Mystery

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A genre of fiction that deals with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets.

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Science Fiction

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A genre where the narrative is typically based on speculative scientific discoveries, space travel, life on other planets, and future technology.

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Biography

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A detailed description or account of a person's life.

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Children's Literature

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A genre geared towards children with stories suitable for young, developing minds.

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Self-Help

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A genre of books that are written with the intention to instruct its readers on solving personal problems.

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Satire

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A genre of book that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

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Dystopian

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A genre that explores social and political structures in a dark, nightmare world.

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Non-Fiction

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A genre that is based on fact and reality, including biography, history, and essays.

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Cookbook

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A kitchen reference publication that typically contains a collection of recipes.

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True Crime

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A non-fiction literary and film genre that examines actual crimes and details the actions of real people.

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Poetry

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A genre of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings beyond a prose paraphrase.

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Young Adult (YA)

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Books generally targeted towards adolescents and young adults that often focus on coming-of-age themes.

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Adventure

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A genre of literature where the protagonist goes on an exciting journey, often including physical danger and personal growth.

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Autobiography

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An account of a person's life written by that person.

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Graphic Novel

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A book made up of comics content that utilizes a combination of text and illustrations to tell a story.

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