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Horror
A genre of literature intended to frighten, scare, or disgust by inducing feelings of horror and terror.
Thriller
A broad genre of literature that involves suspense, excitement, and high levels of anticipation, which includes a fast-moving plot.
Historical Fiction
A literary genre in which the plot takes place in a setting located in the past.
Fantasy
A genre of fiction that uses magic or other supernatural elements as a main plot element, theme, or setting.
Romance
This genre of literature focuses on the relationship and romantic love between two people, and usually has an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending.
Mystery
A genre of fiction that deals with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets.
Science Fiction
A genre where the narrative is typically based on speculative scientific discoveries, space travel, life on other planets, and future technology.
Biography
A detailed description or account of a person's life.
Children's Literature
A genre geared towards children with stories suitable for young, developing minds.
Self-Help
A genre of books that are written with the intention to instruct its readers on solving personal problems.
Satire
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.
Dystopian
A genre that explores social and political structures in a dark, nightmare world.
Non-Fiction
A genre that is based on fact and reality, including biography, history, and essays.
Cookbook
A kitchen reference publication that typically contains a collection of recipes.
True Crime
A non-fiction literary and film genre that examines actual crimes and details the actions of real people.
Poetry
A genre of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings beyond a prose paraphrase.
Young Adult (YA)
Books generally targeted towards adolescents and young adults that often focus on coming-of-age themes.
Adventure
A genre of literature where the protagonist goes on an exciting journey, often including physical danger and personal growth.
Autobiography
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Graphic Novel
A book made up of comics content that utilizes a combination of text and illustrations to tell a story.
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