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5 February 2010 54 views No Comment

The library is filled with different types of literature. Readers can immerse themselves in diverse experiences they might not otherwise encounter. In a survey of Everett students, urban fiction was by far the most popular genre, with mystery/suspense popular, as well.

Urban

An interesting book genre mostly aimed at the older teen/young adult crowd. The stories told in these books usually reflect life in the city, with a character experiencing a recent hardship and getting over it.

Top 2 selling Urban books-

‘I was your fool’ by: Jacqueline M. Smith

‘Wives and girlfriends’ by: Nishawnda Ellis

Mystery/suspense

Fictional stories, usually realistic, about a mysterious event which is not explained or a crime that is not solved until the end of the story to keep the reader in suspense.

Top 2 selling Mystery books-

‘The mammoth book of perfect crimes and impossible mysteries’ by: Mike Ashley

‘Off season’ by: Philip R. Graig

Biography

A biography is the story of a real person’s life, written or told by another person.

Top 2 selling biographies-

‘Dare to dream: 25 extraordinary lives’ by: Sandra McLeod Humphrey

‘The story of Walt Disney’ by: Bernice Selden

Fantasy

Fiction that contains elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking animals, magical powers, etc. Make-believe is what this genre is all about.

 

Top 2 selling Fantasy books-

‘The sword’ by: Deborah Chester

‘Awakening the dragon’ by: Theresa Chaze

Poetry

Poetry is verse written to create a response of thought and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme to help convey its meaning.

Top 2 selling Poetry books-

‘The giant book of Poetry’ by: William Roetzheim

‘The Oxford book of American Poetry’ by: David Lehman

Romance

Primarily focuses on the relationship and romantic love between two people, and must have an “emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending.

Top 2 selling Romance books-

‘Along for the ride: An erotic romance’ by: Michelle M. Pillow

‘His woman’ by: Diana J. Cosby

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