Fiction Genres

What Are Genres?

Imagine walking into a giant library. There are thousands of books—but how do you know which ones you’ll love? That’s where genres come in! A genre is a category or type of story. It helps you figure out what kind of adventure, emotion, or experience you’re about to dive into. Some genres are full of magic and mythical creatures, while others are packed with real-life drama, spooky mysteries, or futuristic tech.

Want something spooky? Try horror.

Need a laugh? Go for humor.

Love magic and dragons? That’s fantasy.

Curious about real-life problems? Check out realistic fiction.

Genres help you:

•  Find books that match your interests - genres  help you find books you’ll enjoy.

•  Discover new favorites you didn’t expect

• Understand what kind of story you’re about to read.

In our Bay Creek Media Center’s fiction section, each book has a colored sticker that shows what genre it belongs to. There are 10 different genres, and each one has its own color—so it’s super easy to find the kind of story you’re looking for! Please see the chart below.

Favorite Bay Creek Books By Genre

Your Ultimate Guide To Book Genres - Click this link to find out more about genres. 

Most Popular Fiction Genres - Check out this link to discover the top 10 most popular fiction genres.