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Speculative Fiction Titles
Speculative fiction encompasses genres that depart from reality, as in the supernatural, futuristic, and other imaginative realms, including sci-fi…
Historical Fiction Titles
A genre in which stories take place in the past, but include fictionalized or dramatized elements. Settings are in the real world and use historical…
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Literary Fiction Titles
Literary fiction refers to novels that are character-driven rather than plot-driven, examine the human condition, use language in an experimental or…
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Short Fiction Collections
Collected works of short fiction, including anthologies and serials
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Young Readers' Fiction Titles
Including Children's, Middle Grade, and Young Adult Fiction
Nonfiction Titles
Including History, Biography, Autobiography, Memoir, Travel, Academic Texts, Philosophy, Journalism, Instruction, Humor, and Commentary.
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Graphic Novel & Comic Book
Graphic novels and comic books use sequential art to tell either a stand-alone or serialized story.
Thriller & Mystery Fiction Titles
Suspenseful fiction involving a person facing imminent harm, and attempts to evade that harm, or following a crime as it is investigated and solved…
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Contemporary Fiction Titles
Contemporary fiction refers to realistic stories set in modern times that don’t include elements of fantasy.
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Romance Fiction Titles
Romance generally refers to fiction which places its primary focus on the relationship and romantic love between two people, and usually has an…
Poetry Collections
Collected works of poetry, including chapbooks and anthologies
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Science Fiction
Books with Sci-Fi as the main genre within the Speculative category. Discover stories featuring advanced technology, space exploration, time travel…
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Utopian & Dystopian
Books with Utopian or Dystopian as the main genre within the Speculative category. Discover stories featuring settings that appeal, intrigue, or disturb…
Horror
Books with Horror as the main genre within the Speculative category. Discover stories featuring paranormal, supernatural, and psychological…
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Apocalyptic
Books with Pre-Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic, and Post-Apocalyptic as the main genre within the Speculative category. Discover stories featuring the "end of…
Fantasy
Books with Fantasy as the main genre within the Speculative category. Discover stories featuring mythical creatures, magical abilities, fictional worlds…
Super Hero
Books with Super Hero as the main genre within the Speculative category. Discover stories featuring super-powered heroes and villains.
Supernatural
Books with Supernatural or Magical Realism as the main genre within the Speculative category. Discover stories featuring elements beyond the natural…
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