Sub-Genre Categories
Select the sub-genres to view authors who write in that genre. Each sub-genre corresponds to a Bingo Card Challenge square.
Mystery Sub-Genres
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B-1: Detective Mystery
Characterized by the central role of a professional detective or investigator, these mysteries often focus on their deductive skills and methodical approach to solving crimes.
B-2: Historical Mystery
Set in the past, these mysteries blend historical settings with crime-solving elements, offering readers a glimpse into bygone eras.
B-3: Cozy Mystery
These mysteries often feature amateur sleuths in small, close-knit communities, and they typically have a lighthearted tone with minimal violence and gore.
These mysteries feature non-professional detectives, such as journalists, teachers, or librarians, who use their unique skills to solve crimes.
B-5: Caper/Heist Mystery
Caper mysteries typically involve heists, thefts, or elaborate schemes, with a focus on planning and executing a high-stakes crime.
Thriller Sub-Genres
Focused on espionage and espionage agents, these stories feature covert operations, international intrigue, and spies in action.
I-7: Legal Thriller
Set in the legal world, these stories often involve lawyers, courtroom drama, and legal conflicts.
These novels delve deep into the human psyche, exploring the psychological aspects of suspense and tension.
I-9: Medical Thriller
These thrillers are set in the medical field, often involving medical professionals dealing with life-and-death situations and medical mysteries.
I-10: Domestic Thriller
These stories revolve around suspenseful events happening within a family or household, often exploring secrets and hidden dangers.
Fiction Sub-Genres
N-11: Contemporary Fiction
Contemporary fiction places its characters in the midst of the challenges of everyday life in the contemporary era.
N-12: Historical Fiction
Blends historical events, locations, and people into a fictional story. These stories unfold against the backdrop of real historical periods, yet authors introduce alterations and changes.
N-13: Biographical Fiction
These books fictionalize the lives of real historical figures, offering readers a narrative exploration of their experiences.
N-14: War Fiction
Focusing on the events, characters, and impact of wars throughout history, such as World War II or the American Civil War.
N-15: Western Fiction
Stories set in frontier America that combine a strong, self-reliant central character and simple plots that are full of action. They often involve cowboys, lawmen, and outlaws.
Romance Sub-Genres
G-16: Contemporary Romance
Set in modern times, these stories focus on love and relationships in today's world.
G-17: Historical Romance
These romances are set in a historical time period, often featuring historical events, settings, and cultural nuances.
G-18: Multi-Cultural Romance
Celebrating diverse backgrounds and cultures, these stories feature characters from various ethnicities and backgrounds.
G-19: Romantic Suspense
These stories combine elements of romance and suspense where the hero or heroine faces jeopardy and the relationship develops as the crisis is resolved, and the leads earn a HEA.
G-20: Small Town Romance
These romances are set in close-knit communities, emphasizing the charm of small towns and the connections between residents.
Nonfiction Sub-Genres
O-21: Biography
A biography is a literary treasure trove that brings real-life stories to the forefront, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the lives, achievements, and trials of notable individuals. What sets biography apart is its commitment to meticulous research, ensuring accuracy and authenticity while weaving compelling narratives that capture the essence of its subjects.
O-22: True Crime
True Crime Genre delves into the chilling and enigmatic world of real-life mysteries, investigations, and criminal acts. These books are a gripping exploration of actual crimes, criminals, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
O-23: Humor
The Humor Genre is a joyful celebration of laughter, wit, and the delightful absurdities of life. These books are the literary equivalent of a hearty belly laugh, offering readers an escape from the everyday grind into a world of amusement and merriment. Whether through clever satire, hilarious anecdotes, or the antics of unforgettable characters, humor books have the unique ability to brighten our days and provide much-needed comic relief.
O-24: Narrative Nonfiction
Narrative Nonfiction is a dynamic and compelling genre that weaves factual information into a riveting storytelling format. These books transform real-life events, people, and experiences into gripping narratives that captivate readers' imaginations while educating and enlightening. Narrative nonfiction transcends traditional dry reporting, employing literary techniques such as vivid descriptions, character development, and immersive storytelling to bring historical events, scientific discoveries, biographical accounts, and cultural phenomena to life.
O-25: Historical Nonfiction
Historical Nonfiction is a captivating genre that serves as a window into the past, offering readers a meticulously researched and fact-based account of historical events, figures, and periods. These narratives are crafted with a commitment to accuracy and a dedication to unearthing the truths of history.