Fiction:

• Literary Fiction: Character-driven stories focusing on themes and style.
• Historical Fiction: Set in a specific historical period, blending fact with fiction.
• Science Fiction (Sci-Fi): Speculative fiction often involving futuristic technology or alternate realities.
• Fantasy: Involving magic, mythical creatures, and imaginary worlds.
• Mystery/Thriller: Involving suspense, crime, and solving puzzles or mysteries.
• Romance: Centered around romantic relationships and emotional themes.

Non-fiction:

• Biography/Autobiography: Accounts of real people's lives.
• Memoir: Personal accounts or narratives of specific events or periods in someone's life.
• Self-help/Personal Development: Books aiming to improve the reader's personal or professional life.
• History: Books detailing past events, periods, or civilizations.
• Travel: Guides or narratives about places, cultures, and travel experiences.
• Science: Exploring scientific theories, discoveries, or phenomena.
• Cookbooks: Recipes and culinary instructions.
• Essay/Short Story Collections: Collections of shorter pieces on various themes.

Reference:

• Dictionaries: Definitions of words and phrases.
• Encyclopedias: Comprehensive information on various topics.
• Textbooks: Educational books used in formal learning contexts.
• Manuals/Guides: Instructional books for tasks, equipment, or software.

Children's Books:

• Picture Books: Illustrated books for younger children.
• Early Readers: Books designed for children just starting to read.
• Middle Grade: Books for older children, typically aged 8-12.
• Young Adult (YA): Books aimed at teenagers, covering various genres.

Poetry:

• Verse: Poetic works exploring themes and emotions through rhythm and language.

Religious/Spiritual:

• Sacred Texts: Books central to religious traditions.
• Spiritual Guidance: Books on personal growth, faith, or philosophy.

Graphic Novels/Comics:

• Sequential Art: Stories told through a combination of images and text.