List of Book Types or Genres

ferent genre, it might help you choose what to read next if you have a list of book types or genres. Have a look at the following subtypes and see if any of them interest you.

Two Different Types of Books

It is important to note that all books are classified either as fiction or non-fiction. You will find dozens of types or genres of books within these two categories or genres.

Non-fiction

A nonfiction book contains factual information, such as a biography or a history text. Nonfiction books include the following:

• Biographies are generally non-fiction works. The reason we say “most” biographies is that a biography of a fictitious character is truly a fictional work.
• Considering that the Diary of Anne Frank is both nonfiction and a journal, it qualifies as a nonfiction journal.
• Since dictionaries and encyclopedias contain facts about words, they are classified as nonfiction.
• Nonfiction books include travel guides and atlases.
• “How to” books that teach real skills, such as the classic Betty Crocker Cookbook, are considered factual.

Fiction

for fiction books, such as romances or children’s books, to contain a story that the author has concocted. Among the most commonly read works are those that are fiction. Some of their elements may be based on truth, but they have been embellished, fabricated, and embellished to create a new story.

The following are examples of classic fiction books:

• The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
• To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
• Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

List of Book Genres

These two types of books may be further divided into a number of subtypes, known as genres. Listed below are a few examples of the different genres and types of books currently available.

Fiction	Nonfiction
Action & Adventure	Art/Architecture
Alternate History	Autobiography
Anthology	Biography
Chick Literature	Business & Economics
Children’s Fiction	Crafts & Hobbies
Classic	Cookbook
Comic Book	Diary
Coming of Age	Dictionary
Crime	Encyclopedia
Drama	Guide
Fairytale	Health & Fitness
Fantasy	History
Graphic Novel	Home & Garden
Historical Fiction	Humor
Horror	Journal
Mystery	Math
Paranormal Romance	Memoir
Picture Book	Philosophy
Poetry	Prayer
Political Thriller	Religion, Spirituality, & New Age
Romance	Review
Satire	Self-Help
Science Fiction	Science
Short Story	Sports & Leisure
Suspense	Textbook
Thriller	Travel
Western	True Crime
Young Adult

BISAC

The Book Industry Standards and Communications (BISAC) is a massive catalog of subject codes or categories for traditional publishing. Examples are:

Explore Different Book Types or Books

Now that you know more about the different types of genres, you can continue exploring other works of fiction and nonfiction. You may even find a new favorite! If you can’t choose one favorite genre to read, consider reading short stories or an anthology. You might even want to crack open a novella or crack up at some book puns.