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Genre Reading Guides

Ready to explore what a genre is really all about? You can find genre reading guides including definitions, common tropes, character types, favorite authors, book lists and more to help you get started. If you want a quick overview of every genre we cover at Under the Covers, check out our book genres page.

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Ultimate Fantasy Romance 101 Genre Guide: Beyond the Ordinary

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Exploring Regency Romance and the Regency Period

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Ultimate Beginners Guide to Fantasy Books

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Historical Romance Books Genre Guide - What is Historical Romance?
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Ultimate Beginners Guide to Historical Romance

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What is Erotic Romance? The definition, common tropes and characters, book recommendations, favorite authors and reading guides!
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Ultimate Beginners Guide to Erotic Romance Books

September 24, 2023April 12, 2024
What is Book Club Fiction?
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What is Book Club Fiction?

August 16, 2023April 12, 2024
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