Book Genres
Last updated October 1, 2025
Ever pause and think, “wait… what genre is this?” Same. This is your cheat sheet to book genres: classify it fast, then grab starter packs and our newest recs across Romance, Mystery/Thriller/Horror, and Fantasy & Sci-Fi. Need the deep dive first? Hit the Book Genres List (explained). If you’re vibe-hunting only? See the book tropes hub.
Click on the links below to get all our book lists and reviews by genre. Or to know more, start with the Book Genres List (explained).
ROMANCE
SPECULATIVE
MYSTERY
OTHERS
Latest Book Lists and Reviews by Genres
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Evolution of the Book Genres
Once Upon a Genre is our bite-size history series on how genres were born, how they changed, and where they’re headed next.
Fast, friendly explainers. What counts, why it matters, real examples, and where to start so you can classify a book without a group chat meltdown.
