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GENRESA Guide toGenres and BookDiscovery 2017NoveList Genres: A Guide to Genres and Book Discovery 20171

ContentsIntroduction 1Romance 2Science Fiction 4Fantasy 6Horror.8Mysteries 9Thrillers & Suspense 10Crime.11Humor.12Christian 13Fiction A-Z 14Comics & Graphic Novels 18Library Search Helpers 21Index.23NoveList Genres: A Guide to Genres and Book Discovery 20172

IntroductionWhen a romance reader picks up a romance, shesubgenres (rural noir), including new trends (new adult),expects her heart to flutter as a couple finds theirusing reader language instead of cataloger languagehappily-ever-after. Horror readers expect their spines to(coming-of-age stories instead of bildungsroman), andtingle with terror. Mystery readers want to close a bookgrappling with books that cross boundaries (scienceknowing who the killer is. Whether a library puts stickersfantasy).on the spines of books or has genrefied the collection,as professionals, librarians use genre to guide readers totheir perfect book.NoveList Genres: A Guide to Genres and Book Discoveryis your guide to our hard work. We put careful thoughtinto genre because we share your goal—matching theThe librarians at NoveList are no different. Weright reader to the right book. Genre isn’t the end-allunderstand that readers and librarians use genreto finding the right book and, when we’re makingas a shortcut to pick books and expect a particularrecommendations, we use this guide in conjunctionreading experience. We understand that genre lineswith NoveList’s signature appeal language to make surearen’t always clear. And we understand that readersour suggestions are spot on.are not likely to use the Library of Congress genre“Robinsonades” when looking for a survival story.Genres in NoveList are a work in progress--and thisis not a complete list just the most popular. AuthorsWith both the importance and the complication ofcontinue to expand and experiment and we continuegenre in mind, we spend a lot of time making sure weto review and expand our genre headings. We alwaysget it right. In the past couple years, we've had severalwelcome feedback. Please feel free to share yourteams making sure headings are relevant and up tothoughts and questions with us atdate. This means creating language to define newnovelist@ebsco.com.Happy reading!Amy MorganMetadata Librarian II, NoveListNoveList Genres: A Guide to Genres and Book Discovery 20171

RomanceThe Romance genre offers a wide range of reading experiences. With contemporaryand historical settings, featuring realistic and supernatural scenarios, and withsensuality levels ranging from chaste to explicit, there is something for every reader.Regardless of subgenre and subplots, there are two characteristics that all romancenovels share: the love story is the central focus, and the lovers are rewarded with ahappy ever after for the risks they’ve taken in pursuit of true love.Category romancesGeorgian romancesThese by-the-book titles written in alignment withthe publisher's guidelines for a category or seriesoffer endless variation upon popular themes. ThinkHarlequin and Mills & Boon.These historical romances are set in Great Britainduring the reigns of King Georges I-IV and William IV.In a realm rocked by social, political, and economicupheavals, protagonists manage to find safety ineach other.ADULTSContemporary romancesModern love? It's complicated. While varying intone and sensuality, these romances unfold in acontemporary setting.ADULTS.TEENSErotic romancesThese romances focus on the couple and theirsexual chemistry and how that attraction allowsthem to find their happy-ever-after -- together, ina romantic relationship.ADULTSFantasy romancesEpic quests, battles between good and evil, andlovers who find their fated mates make theseromances magical.ADULTS.TEENSFuturistic romancesDespite elements like space travel or aliens, theprotagonists of these futuristic romances face thesame obstacles as most couples: making arelationship work.ADULTS.ADULTSGothic romancesThese romances thrive on ambiguity anduncertainty. Protagonists often find themselves inisolated locations only to discover that nothing isquite what it seems and must decide whether totrust their head or their heart.ADULTSHighland romancesKilts, clans, lochs, and castles abound in these talesof how Highland lads and lasses, lairds and ladiesmet and fell in love.ADULTSHistorical romancesPrimarily set prior to World War II, historicalromances present timeless love stories in theirappropriate social context, whenever and whereverthat may be.ADULTS.TEENSHoliday romancesThe characters’ relationship in these romances isimbued with the spirit of the holiday season, as theyfind their match during times when being with theones we love matters most.ADULTSNoveList Genres: A Guide to Genres and Book Discovery 20172

RomanceLGBTQIA romancesRomantic suspenseLove knows no boundaries in these romances, whichexplore the full spectrum of romantic relationshipsbetween two or more characters of any sexualorientation or gender identity.While navigating life-threatening situations,protagonists must also decide whether to checkor unpack their emotional baggage as theydetermine whom they can trust.Medieval romancesTime travel romancesChivalry is not dead. Couples find lasting love in theseromances set primarily in Europe during the MiddleAges and feature all the trappings of feudal society -castles, convents, brave knights, and fair maidens.Transported to unfamiliar eras, couples in theseromances may be divided by differences in timeand geography but are united by love.ADULTS.TEENSADULTSMulticultural romancesThese books establish men and women of color asthe heroes and heroines of their own love stories.Protagonists’ heritage and cultural identity are integralto the story.ADULTS.TEENSParanormal romancesEncompassing a variety of supernatural characters,settings, and plots, the defining element of thesestories is a passionate and often eternal love thatconquers all obstacles.ADULTS.TEENS.ADULTSADULTSVictorian romancesThe sun never sets on the British Empire inthese romances, which skillfully depict both thelighter and darker sides of the love lives of QueenVictoria’s subjects.ADULTSWestern romancesThese romances capture the best of falling inlove in the American West, from the early daysof survival on the lawless frontier to the modernembodiment of cowboy culture.ADULTSRegency romancesThese romances are set in Great Britain during thetime that the Prince of Wales ruled in his father’s stead.“Prinny” embodied the culture of the aristocracy of theperiod: bon ton and bon mots.ADULTSTIPSfor discovering the perfect romanceSome like it hot, but other readers want the bedroom door to stayclosed. Adding appeal terms like Chaste, Mildly Sensuous, Steamy,and Explicit to your genre search will help your romance readers zeroin on the perfect read for them.Readers who want romantic elements, but not a romance, will findthese crossover titles by combing the appeal Romantic with othergenre headings.Learn more about appeal in the Learn section of the Idea Center atebscohost.com/novelist.NoveList Genres: A Guide to Genres and Book Discovery 20173

Science FictionScience fiction asks “What if?” and then answers the question. Encompassing arange of locations and timelines, this “literature of ideas” depicts, with varyingdegrees of realism, the plausible, the improbable, and the seemingly impossible.Whether exploring the farthest reaches of outer space or the intricate workings ofthe human mind, this genre challenges readers to envision the best -- or worst -- ofall possible worlds.Science fictionHard science fictionScience fiction is first and foremost a literature ofideas. With varying degrees of realism, Sciencefiction depicts the plausible, the improbable, andthe seemingly impossible.Extrapolating from our current understanding ofthe universe, this subgenre puts the science inscience fiction.ADULTS.TEENS.AGES 9-12Alternative histories"If only " is the thread that ties together this genre,which examines how even minor alterations to thefabric of spacetime can change the fates of nationsor even worlds.ADULTS.TEENSApocalyptic fictionIt's the end of the world as we know it. Whetherit's from zombies, robots, asteroids, or pandemics,civilization is under threat and humanity maynot survive.ADULTS.TEENSCyberpunkOperating on the fringes of futuristic dystopias,brilliant anti-heroes turn cutting-edge technologyagainst its corporate masters.ADULTSDystopian fictionThese books feature repressive governments orsystems of social control that force individualcitizens to question the status quo and challengethe establishment.ADULTS.ADULTSMilitary science fictionWar. What is it good for? Testing out those deathrays, for one. Super-soldiers armed with cuttingedge weaponry engage in high-tech combat.ADULTSScience fantasyThis genre follows Clarke's third law: anysufficiently advanced technology isindistinguishable from magic.ADULTSScience fiction mysteriesWhether pursuing suspects through spacetime orsolving crimes that haven't yet been committed,these stories rely on futuristic technologies forconducting investigations.ADULTSSocial science fictionLess technological and more anthropologicalthan Hard SF, social science fiction examines howsocieties and cultures -- human and alien, Earthbound or space-faring -- operate.ADULTSTEENSNoveList Genres: A Guide to Genres and Book Discovery 20174

Science FictionSpace operaSteampunkOuter space provides endless scope for advancedcivilizations to conduct political intrigues andintergalactic warfare.Stylish retro-futurism evokes the society, politics, andclockwork aesthetics of the Industrial Revolution.ADULTSStar Trek fiction.TEENS.Star Wars fictionADULTS.TEENSSuperhero storiesBoldly going where no franchise has gone before.ADULTS.AGES 9-12.AGES 9-12The stories feature superheroes saving the worldthrough vigilante justice. (Capes optional.)ADULTSTEENSAGES 9-12The Force is strong with this franchise.ADULTSTEENSAGES 9-12TIPSfor searching by genreBecome a NoveList pro with field code searching! Enter the field codeGN (must be capitalized) with the genre you are looking for in thesearch box.Example: GN space operaFind your perfect genre combination by adding the Boolean operatorAND (must be all caps).Example: GN science fiction AND GN classicsDiscover that perfect book by combining appeal with genre.Example: GN science fiction AND AP wittyDon’t forget, you can learn more about field code searching in theLearn section of the Idea Center at ebscohost.com/novelist.NoveList Genres: A Guide to Genres and Book Discovery 20175

FantasyEvoking awe and wonder through dizzying feats of imagination, Fantasy fiction castsa spell on readers, immersing them in a world of magic. Set in alternate realms orrealities -- some similar to, some very different than our own -- this genre emphasizestales of heroism against seemingly insurmountable odds, often climaxing with epicbattles between the forces of good and evil.Fantasy fictionFantasy mysteriesWelcome to a world of pure imagination:archetypal characters, magical artifacts, arduousquests, climactic battles, and light vanquishingthe darkness.Whodunnit? Shapeshifter, wizard, or fae?Supernaturally skilled sleuths round up the usualsuspects in these magical mysteries.ADULTS.TEENS.AGES 9-12Animal fantasyFrom ordinary farm animals to mice in imaginarykingdoms, these fantasy stories featureanthropomorphic animals as the main characters.AGES 9-12Arthurian fantasyAs the once and future king, Arthur (and his Knightsof the Round Table) can appear in any setting ortime period.ADULTS.TEENS.AGES 9-12.ADULTS.TEENS.AGES 9-12Gateway fantasyCharacters stumble into other worlds through magicdoors, wardrobes, and other portals to find that magicand adventure await them on the other side.ADULTS.TEENS.AGES 9-12High fantasyWith dragons, wizards, and questing heroes, thesebooks fully embrace traditional fantasy storytelling.They are set in alternate worlds filled with magic andfantastic creatures.TEENS.AGES 9-12Celtic fantasyHistorical fantasyThese stories are inspired by the history and richmythological traditions of the Celts, and evoke theatmosphere and aesthetics of the misty green isles.These stories feature magic, mythical creatures, andother fantastical elements in otherwise recognizablehistorical settings and periods.ADULTS.ADULTS.TEENS.AGES 9-12Contemporary fantasyLow fantasyThere's no such thing as "normal" in contemporaryfantasy. These stories are located at the intersectionof the magical, the mythical, and the mundane.Just a touch of the fantastic adds intrigue to thesestories set in the real world.ADULTSAGES 9-12Military fantasyEpic fantasyHeroes rise, empires fall, good and evil battlethrough it all. These often multi-volume fantasysagas feature detailed world-building, a sprawlingcast, and intricate plotting.Battle's magnificently stern array is on full display inthese books, which adds magic to already combustiblecombat situations.ADULTSADULTSNoveList Genres: A Guide to Genres and Book Discovery 20176

FantasyMythological fictionUrban fantasyGods and goddesses come down from the heavensto meddle in the affairs of mortals in these storiesinfluenced by world mythology.Starring streetwise protagonists and set in gritty cities,these books feature fast-paced, action-packed plotsfueled by supernatural and occult elements.Paranormal fictionWeird Westerns.ADULTS.TEENS.AGES 9-12These books include elements of the supernaturalwithout being particularly scary or romantic.TEENSAGES 9-12Sword and sorcery.ADULTS.TEENSOh give me a home, where the sorcerers roam and thegunslinging vampires slay. The West is infused withfantasy and supernatural elements in these stories.ADULTSHolding out for a hero? You might be out of luck.Morally flexible and self-serving, these opportunisticadventurers show readers a swashbuckling good time.ADULTSTIPSfor searching for fantasyFantasy is the perfect genre to see how adding appeal to a genre searchwill help readers sort through a wide range of reading experiences fromRick Riordan to George R.R. Martin.Try it yourself! Compare the results when you search GN fantasy ANDAP funny versus GN fantasy AND AP gritty.NoveList Genres: A Guide to Genres and Book Discovery 20177

HorrorHorror fiction draws on the unseen, the unknown, and the uncanny in order toexplore -- and expose -- humanity's darkest fears. It provokes a range of visceralreactions in the reader, from the subtle chills of dread evinced by Victorian ghoststories to the adrenaline-laced fear and disgust evoked by contemporary zombienovels. Themes of abjection, monstrosity, and taboo are common.HorrorHistorical horrorVarying in amounts of dread and gore, theseunsettling tales aim to scare or shock you into sleepingwith the lights on.These tales of horror take place in the past.Atmosphere and setting are key appeals to thisgenre and social conventions relating to the era areoften explored.ADULTS.TEENS.AGES 9-12Ghost stories.ADULTSThese spooky stories feature ghosts, poltergeists, andother spirit entities that haunt houses, antagonizecharacters, and frighten readers.ADULTS.TEENS.AGES 9-12TIPSfor horror fansOne way to think of horrorbooks is to think of aspectrum of dread (think TheHaunting of Hill House) togore (think Clive Barker).Use appeal to pinpointyour book. Tone appealslike Moody, Creepy, andMenacing will lead youto the dread end of thescale. Looking for a realgut-churner? Try a searchfor Violent, Gruesome, orDisturbing!NoveList Genres: A Guide to Genres and Book Discovery 20178

MysteriesWhodunnit? Mysteries are catnip to readers looking for puzzles to solve, no matterthe subgenre (like cozies or police procedurals). They can be character-focused oraction-oriented, fast-paced or leisurely; in some cases, the location (or time period)is as much a part of the story as the characters are. Tonally, mysteries can range frompunny and humorous to downright disturbing.MysteriesLocked room mysteriesFrequently referred to as “whodunnits,” this genreis concerned with the aftermath of a crime. Aninvestigator, whether professional or amateur,unearths clues to discover the perpetrator and bringjustice to the victim.Featuring seemingly impossible crimes (such as thosethat require an escape from a room locked from theoutside), these mysteries appeal to readers who likedevilishly difficult puzzles.ADULTS.TEENS.AGES 9-12Cozy mysteriesThese popular mysteries typically feature cleveramateur sleuths (usually women) with very littleviolence. Murders happen off stage, and generally tounlikable people.ADULTSCulinary mysteriesOften considered a subset of cozies, these stories areset in culinary establishments: almost always, a caterer,baker, or chef has stumbled across a crime that needsto be solved.ADULTSHobby mysteriesAnother subset of cozy mysteries, these novels featuredetails of the amateur detective’s favorite pastime,whether it’s quilting, gardening, antiquing, or finishingcrossword puzzles.ADULTSHardboiled fictionUnsentimental and gritty, these works feature tough,flawed detectives doing their best to solve crimes.Violence is common; danger a frequent companion.ADULTS.ADULTSMedieval mysteriesTaking place during Europe’s Middle Ages (476-1492),these mysteries are as likely to depict monks and nunsas they are agents of European royalty.ADULTSPolice proceduralsFilled with the nitty-gritty of a police investigation,these stories commonly offer a fair amount ofsuspense; often, the perpetrator’s identity is known tothe reader, if not to the police.ADULTSSupernatural mysteriesYou’ve got to take certain paranormal elements intoaccount when solving the crimes central to thesemysteries; ghosts, vampires, and witches are just aslikely to be P.I.s as perpetrators.ADULTS.TEENS.AGES 9-12Victorian mysteriesOccurring during Queen Victoria’s time on theBritish throne, these mysteries take place against abackground of peace and prosperity even as theydepict scenes that are anything but peaceful.ADULTSHistorical mysteriesThese mysteries feature crimes set at least 25 yearsago; often, the historical eras are vividly depicted,whether it's the 1650s or the 1960s.ADULTS.TEENS.AGES 9-12NoveList Genres: A Guide to Genres and Book Discovery 20179

Thrillers & SuspenseIncreasing tension and menace keep Thrillers & Suspense readers on the edge oftheir seats. In some, protagonists have only a short time to neutralize fatal threats(to themselves or the world), while in others, a more subtle danger is in play.Sometimes, readers may know more about what’s going on than the protagonistsdo, which amps up the suspense. Anticipation keeps readers hooked and pagesflying by.Thrillers and suspenseMedical thrillersThe clock is ticking in these fast-paced, action-packed,and increasingly tense stories, and our protagonistshave a limited amount of time to prevent disaster.Watch your blood pressure -- medical professionalsare on call in these anxiety-provoking stories, butthey are not always the good guys.Bio-t

understand that readers and librarians use genre as a shortcut to pick books and expect a particular reading experience. We understand that genre lines aren’t always clear. And we understand that readers are not likely to use the Library of Congress genre “Robinsonades” when looking for a survival story.

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