FICTION:

 

*Action & Adventure

*Children’s (2-8 yrs)

*Contemporary Fiction

*Distopian

*Fantasy

*Graphic Novel

*Historical Fiction

*Horror

*LGBTQ+

*Literary Fiction

*Magical Realism

*Middle Grade (8-12 yrs)

*Mystery 

*New Adult

*Romance

*Science Fiction (Falls under Speculative Fiction)

*Short Story

*Thriller & Suspense

*Western

*Women’s Fiction

*Young Adult (12-17 yrs)

 

NON-FICTION:

 

*Art & Photography

*Biography

*Children’s

*Essays

*Food & Drink

*Guide/How to

*History

*Humanities & Social Sciences

*Humour

*Memoir & Autobiography

*Parenting & Family

*Religion &Spirituality

*Science & Technology

*Self-help

*Travel

*True Crime

 

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The Ultimate List of Book Genres: 35 Popular Genres, Explained

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https://blog.reedsy.com/book-genres/

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Types of Fiction: The Ultimate Guide With 50+ Subgenres and Examples

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https://www.scribophile.com/academy/types-of-fiction-the-ultimate-guide-with-50-subgenres-and-examples

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Book Genre Encyclopedia: 144 Genres and Subgenres Explained

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https://www.servicescape.com/blog/book-genre-encyclopedia-144-genres-and-subgenres-explained

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What Are the Different Genres of Literature? A Guide to 14 Literary Genres

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https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-are-the-different-genres-of-literature-a-guide-to-14-literary-genres

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