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Books can generally be "categorized" (grouped) into two different groups: fiction and non-fiction. Within those groups there are many "genres" or types of writing. Here is a list of some popular genres and brief explanations of the types of books that you'll find within each genre.

FICTION

Children's stories Imaginative and entertaining stories written for young children

Detective fiction/Mysteries Stories where the readers don't find out who did a murder or another crime until the end of the book

Fantasy Stories about magic, talking animals, and characters that have never existed

Historical fiction Stories based on real people from the past, but the things they say and do are not real

Humor Funny, comical stories or jokes

Literature Stories that are recognized as important works

Poetry Stories written in short sentences that sometimes rhyme

Romance Stories about falling in love or being in love

Science fiction Stories about what may happen in the future, based on changes in science and technology

NON-FICTION

Cooking Recipes and information about how to cook

History Information about important events and people from the past

Home improvement Information about how to make one's home bigger, better, and/or more beautiful

Religion Information about world religions and faith

Self-help Information about how one can improve one's life, such as by reducing stress, making friends, or learning to do better in one's job

Travel writing True stories about people's adventures traveling to other countries and living in other cultures