"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." But even if you already know what type of books you like, it can be fun to expand your horizons and ...

There are lots of fiction types (genres) such as science fiction, fairy stories, scary stories and mysteries. Each has a different style and set of rules but they are all made up. There are many ...

Science fiction is all about discovery and invention, but only a few books have actually created whole new genres. Here are 10 books that pioneered a new type of science-fictional story. Do you have ...

Explore new literary horizons and break free from reading ruts by venturing into diverse genres. From the immersive worlds of fantasy and the adrenaline-pumping suspense of thrillers to the emotional ...

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During the Cold War, science-fiction tales of alien invasion mirrored society's fear of Communism, and monsters from Frankenstein to Godzilla have tapped into our unease about the boundaries of ...

If you’ve ever found yourself reading the same type of book over and over, you’re not alone. It’s easy to fall into a reading rut, gravitating toward familiar authors or genres that feel like comfort ...