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Character Driven Fantasy

Fantasy where the emotional lives of the characters matter as much as the magic system, with careful attention to mood, ritual and inner conflict.

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Classic Literature

Older works that shaped later fiction, still read for their language, ideas and the way they capture the worries of their time.

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Contemporary Romance

Modern love stories with recognizable settings, sharp dialogue and a focus on chemistry, conflict and emotional payoff.

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Cozy Mystery

Mysteries where the violence occurs off-stage, the detective is often an amateur, and the focus is on puzzle-solving, humor, and community rather than gore.

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Domestic Thriller

Psychological suspense stories set in ordinary homes or workplaces, where secrets, lies, and shifting power dynamics create danger behind closed doors.

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Dystopian Fiction

Speculative novels set in broken or tightly controlled societies, used to question power, freedom, fear and what people will do to survive.

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Enemies to Lovers

Romances that start with rivalry, hatred, or opposing sides in a war, building tension until the walls come down and feelings change.

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Evolutionary Biology

Books about natural selection, genes, and how life evolves, written in an accessible way for general readers.

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Existential Fiction

Philosophical novels where characters wrestle with identity, meaning, freedom and the absurdity of daily life.

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Fantasy

Stories with magic, strange worlds and mythic creatures, following characters who are pushed into quests, wars or quiet acts of courage.

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Feminist Dystopian Fiction

Dystopian novels that center gender, reproductive control, and resistance to patriarchal systems, often in dialogue with real world politics and protest.

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Hard Science Fiction

Scientifically grounded science fiction that leans on real physics, engineering, and big conceptual puzzles, ideal for readers who enjoy complex, idea heavy stories.

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Historical Fiction

Novels set in real historical periods, where everyday lives, small details and big events weave together into immersive stories.

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History

Narrative nonfiction and overviews that explain real past events, cultures, and politics for general readers.

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Medical Science

Narrative nonfiction and popular science that explore medicine, surgery, anatomy, and how the human body breaks, heals, and adapts in real life.

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Middle Grade Fantasy

Accessible, fast paced fantasy for younger readers, with clear stakes, warm humor and a focus on friendship and growing up.

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Non-Fiction

True stories, essays and investigations that try to explain how the world works, from personal memoirs to big picture ideas.

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Popular Science

Science writing for general readers that turns complex research into clear narratives about discovery, history and everyday life.

11 reviews available

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Psychological Horror

Slow burning horror focused on paranoia, memory and the mind, where the scariest questions are often what to trust and who to believe.

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Psychological Thriller

Twisty, character focused suspense where danger comes from secrets, manipulation, and mind games rather than monsters or gore.

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Romantasy

Fantasy stories where the romance arc is as central as the magic and worldbuilding, with emotional stakes tied tightly to both.

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Romantic Comedy

Lighthearted contemporary romances where humor, banter and emotional growth drive the story alongside the love plot.

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Russian Literature

Novels by Russian authors that blend moral conflict, political tension, and searching conversations about faith, freedom, and the meaning of life.

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Satire

Darkly funny novels that critique culture and institutions through sharp exaggeration, uncomfortable truths, and morally messy characters.

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Science Fiction

Stories that imagine future technologies, distant worlds or alternate timelines, and use them to ask what might happen to people and society.

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Self Help

Practical books about boundaries, habits, and mental health that focus on small changes readers can apply in daily life.

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Spicy Romance

Romance novels with explicit on page intimacy that lean into consent, communication and emotional stakes as much as physical heat.

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Sports Romance

Romances built around training, teams and competition, where athletic careers and big games shape the love story.

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Thriller

Tense, page turning novels built around danger, secrets and pressure, where each chapter raises the risk for the characters.

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Women's Fiction

Emotion driven stories that follow women through big life changes, grief, family shifts and second chances, often with a romantic thread but not only about the couple.

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