Genre List 

Action & adventure stories take readers on a thrilling ride, often with global settings, time-sensitive missions, and daring heroes. Think Indiana Jones meets Jack Reacher.

Animal fiction captures the world through an animal’s eyes — whether literal or symbolic. From heartwarming farm tales to allegorical journeys, these stories charm and challenge.

Futures shaped by biotechnology, genetics, and bioengineering.

Campus novels take place in universities or schools and explore relationships, rivalry, privilege, and the pursuit of knowledge — often laced with satire or darkness.

Christian fiction centers moral struggles, forgiveness, and spiritual growth — often in family, historical, or contemporary settings, without explicit content.

Clean romance delivers heartfelt love stories focused on connection, trust, and lasting relationships — without graphic scenes.

Cli-Fi (climate fiction) imagines ecological futures — exploring survival, resilience, activism, and the personal costs of planetary crisis.

Coming-of-age fiction captures the emotional and psychological journey from youth to adulthood, with relatable themes of friendship, rebellion, love, and discovery.

Contemporary fiction reflects modern life and issues — from relationships to politics to identity. It often features diverse voices and settings, grounded in realism.

Cosy crime features amateur sleuths, clever clues, and very little gore. Think Agatha Christie or Midsomer Murders — crimes that are more puzzle than panic.

Crime and mystery novels center around detectives, investigations, or criminal intrigue. These stories challenge readers to piece together clues and solve puzzles.

Gothic tales of academia, secrets, and intellectual obsession.

Romance with intense, morally grey, or taboo themes.

Detective fiction builds suspense around a central mystery, usually a murder, and a sleuth using logic and deduction to crack the case. Great for puzzle lovers.

Domestic thrillers explore the cracks beneath the surface of everyday life — marriages, friendships, and family bonds hiding dark truths.

Dystopian fiction explores what happens when societies fall apart — or go too far in controlling people. Think rebellion, survival, and dark futures.

Epic fantasy builds vast worlds with deep magic systems, long journeys, and high-stakes conflict. Think Tolkien, Sanderson, or massive series arcs.

Fairy tale retellings remix beloved stories — from feminist Cinderellas to post-apocalyptic Red Riding Hoods. Familiar, yet fresh.

Fantasy transports readers to other worlds, with magic systems, quests, and epic conflicts. From Tolkien to Sarah J. Maas, it offers escapism and wonder.

Visceral horror exploring feminist rage and trauma.

Gothic fiction is dark, dramatic, and dripping in mood. Expect haunted houses, family secrets, and tortured characters set in eerie landscapes.

Hard sci-fi digs deep into physics, biology, and tech realism. Less space opera, more simulation — with philosophical depth and intellectual challenges.

Historical fiction brings bygone eras to life, blending true events with imagined characters and drama. From ancient Rome to WWII, it makes history personal.

Historical mysteries combine rich historical settings with sharp sleuthing — where cobblestones hide clues and corsets can't hide secrets.

Historical romance explores timeless love in eras past. From regency balls to wartime letters, these stories mix passion with period detail.

Optimistic, activist stories thriving in dark times.

Horror fiction explores the unknown and the terrifying — from supernatural monsters to psychological terror. It aims to provoke fear and tension.

LGBTQ+ fiction centers queer lives and voices — across genres from romance to sci-fi to memoir — with honesty, complexity, and pride.

Legal thrillers involve lawyers, courtroom drama, and high-stakes battles of truth. Think John Grisham or morally grey defense teams.

Literary fiction emphasizes craft, internal journeys, and nuanced storytelling. It’s about voice, subtext, and emotional resonance.

Magical realism fuses the mundane and the mystical. Rooted in reality but dusted with wonder, it’s often lyrical and poetic.

Medical thrillers combine life-or-death science with high-tension plots. Think pandemics, biotech, or hospital cover-ups.

Memoirs and autobiographies offer readers a window into a single life — sometimes famous, often ordinary, always human.

Military fiction portrays life in uniform — from battlefield action to the moral weight of war. Think strategy, bravery, and survival.

From wilderness memoirs to urgent calls for climate action, this genre captures the majesty of our planet and the movement to protect it.

New Adult bridges the gap between YA and adult fiction. It tackles college life, identity, relationships, and self-discovery with heat and heart.

Noir dives into the underworld — hard-boiled detectives, femmes fatales, and cities soaked in shadow. Stylish, tough, and fatalistic.

Paranormal romance blends emotion and the uncanny — think forbidden love with immortals, shifters, or telepaths. Sultry, dark, and intense.

Explore heartfelt stories and expert advice on everything from early childhood and adolescent development to elder care and parenting in the digital age.

Police procedurals follow detectives and officers as they work through step-by-step investigations. Emphasizes procedure, forensics, and realism.

Political thrillers explore the murky world of espionage, corruption, and global stakes — where one leak or decision can change the world.

Post-apocalyptic fiction takes place in the ruins of society — following survivors navigating scarcity, danger, and rebirth in a changed world.

Psychological thrillers mess with your head — using unreliable narrators, secrets, and emotional suspense to keep you turning pages late at night.

Reverse harem stories typically follow a central female character involved with multiple male characters, often set in fantastical or paranormal worlds.

Romance fiction follows the heart — whether it’s sweet, steamy, or slow-burn. Happy endings, intense feelings, and strong chemistry guaranteed.

Romantasy combines fantasy worlds with romantic stakes. Expect mythical creatures, forbidden bonds, magical trials, and enemies-to-lovers tropes.

Rom-coms are funny, flirty, and full of feel-good moments. Think awkward dates, hilarious misunderstandings, and love against the odds.

Introspective stories exploring mental health, identity, and turmoil.

Satirical fiction is sharp and witty — skewering the ridiculous or unjust through exaggeration, parody, and biting humour.

Science fiction delves into speculative futures and scientific possibilities, often exploring space travel, artificial intelligence, and dystopian societies.

This genre offers insight into world religions, faith journeys, and spiritual practices. From personal enlightenment to institutional critique, exploring for meaning with purpose.

Spy thrillers are fast-paced and secretive — where nothing is as it seems and trust can be fatal. Think code names, briefcases, and shadow games.

Steampunk fuses industrial revolution style with sci-fi and fantasy. Think airships, corsets, and punk attitude in alternate histories.

Supernatural fiction explores hauntings, the undead, or mystical happenings. These are stories where reality bends to forces unseen.

Techno-thrillers mix cutting-edge science with espionage and suspense. Expect hackers, drones, data breaches, and global danger.

Thriller and suspense books are crafted to build tension, deliver twists, and keep readers turning the page.

Time travel stories explore what happens when characters leap through time — whether to fix a mistake, change fate, or escape the present.

Urban fantasy blends gritty real-world settings with supernatural forces. Expect sorcerers, vampires, and ancient powers beneath neon lights.

Weird fiction is slippery and strange — bending genre conventions to create eerie, uncanny, and unsettling tales. Lovecraftian, but literary.

Women's fiction highlights change — divorce, motherhood, loss, reinvention — with emotional depth, strong characters, and relatable stakes.

YA fiction speaks to the teenage experience — from love and friendship to fear, rebellion, and firsts. Often fast-paced and emotionally rich.

Zombie fiction plays with contagion, collapse, and survival — where the dead walk and civilization crumbles. Can be horror or action-heavy.