The Ultimate Literary Genre Guide: Uncover Your Next Favourite Book!

Do you find it hard to choose a new book from the vast sea of literary genres that exist? Do you have a favourite genre, but feel in a reading slump because you can’t seem to find the next best book in that category?

Well, fear not! We have created an ultimate genre guide that will help you discover new books that match your reading preferences, interests and mood.

Romance

Romance novels are perfect for those who love heartwarming stories, that are a bit on the lighter side. Most romance novels include a central love story and happy endings. You could try books from authors such as Nicholas Sparks, Johanna Lindsey or Eloisa James.

Thriller

Looking for suspense, action and danger? The thriller genre offers all of these and more. From horror to crime, drama and mystery, thriller offers endless possibilities to give you that adrenaline rush. Try out books from Stephen King, Gillian Flynn or Dan Brown.

Fantasy

For readers who love new worlds, enchanted creatures and magic, fantasy offers just that. Dive into epics spanning fantastical universes, and magic kingdoms the likes of J.R.R. Tolkien, George R.R. Martin and J.K Rowling.

Non-Fiction

Non-fiction brings readability to the forefront for readers who love educational and thought-provoking content. These books are informative and can prove to be very useful and exciting reads in certain cases. Try books written by Michelle Obama, Yuval Noah Harari or Deepak Chopra.

Comedy

For those feeling a bit low, comedy books offer a refreshing dose of humour and light-heartedness. Laugh away and expand your knowledge of current events and news ‘with books by comedians such as Tina Fey, Mindy Kaling, or Amy Schumer.

Historical Fiction

Historical fiction is perfect for those who crave to learn and travel through past times. These novels visit important eras in history and properly explore in detail the era of the storyline. Discover books from authors such as Hilary Mantel, Hilary Burden or Katherine Bradley.

Dystopian

With titles like The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, and 1984 contributing to the genre, dystopian novels provide an opportunity of thought by depicting overwhelming and disastrous conditions of the future. If you’re a lover of high-intensity, futuristic and sciencefiction-heavy books, then explore the famous titles of this genre.

Science Fiction (SciFi)

Fans of Science Fiction find their reading adventures in intergalactic thrillers, books futuristic and advanced. With topics varying from AI to science-heavy topics, science-fiction has been around for a long time in the literary world. Indulge on best-sellers from Orson Scott Card, Frank Herbert, or Issac Asimov.

These were a few samples of popular genres for book lovers. Want to discover your next favourite book? Think about the genre or the mood you would like to read in, and above all, be open-minded and jump right into that reading chair to explore worlds beyond ordinary experience!