A list of major genres used to classify books.
Overview
Reading Genres
Reading genres are a categorical system for classifying books based on their content, format, and target audience. In bookstores and libraries, books are categorized into literature and fiction, non-fiction, business books, practical books, specialized books, children's books and picture books, comics and manga, magazines, newspapers, and more. Readers can use these genres to efficiently find books that match their interests and purposes.
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| code | slug | name | description | category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | fiction-novels | Fiction / Novels | Narrative works based on fiction. | Fiction |
| 02 | essays | Essays | Works that express the author's inner thoughts in a condensed form. | Literature |
| 03 | specialized-books | Specialized Books | Books covering in-depth knowledge and theories in specific fields. | Academic / Specialized |
| 04 | manga-comics | Manga / Comics | Works composed of story-driven illustrations and text. | Comics |
| 05 | picture-books | Picture Books | Books mainly for children, composed of illustrations and short text. | Children's Books |
| 06 | magazines | Magazines | Periodicals specializing in specific themes or fields. | Periodicals |
| 07 | newspapers | Newspapers | Periodic publications reporting daily news and information. | Periodicals |
| 08 | non-fiction | Non-fiction | Works written based on actual events and facts. | Non-fiction |
| 09 | business-books | Business Books | Books providing knowledge and skills related to work and economy. | Business / Economy |
| 10 | practical-books | Practical Books | Books providing knowledge to improve daily life or specific skills. | Practical / Hobbies |