Fiction

In the relentless daily grind, where to-do lists stretch longer than a dragon’s tail and reality often feels, well, a bit too real, there’s a magical portal just waiting for you: fiction. Think of it not as a frivolous escape, but as your brain’s ultimate vacation package.

What is this wondrous thing we call fiction? It’s simply stories spun from imagination. No endless fact-checking or worrying if it’s ‘true’ – just pure, unadulterated narrative goodness. We’re talking about invented characters whose journeys you embark on, worlds you’ve never dreamed of visiting that suddenly unfold before your eyes, and plots that twist and turn like a pretzel on a rollercoaster.

Just like that feeling of discovering a new, delicious recipe, fiction lets you taste different lives and perspectives without ever leaving your coziest armchair. It’s a chance to walk in someone else’s shoes – be they a knight, an alien, or just a quirky neighbor – and understand the vast tapestry of human emotions. It sharpens your empathy, sparks your creativity, and honestly? It’s just plain fun.

So, when the real world gets a little too loud, don’t just scroll – dive into a work of fiction. It’s your permission slip to dream, to explore, and to give your mind the adventure it truly craves. Go on, pick up that novel and get lost!

Find your vibe:

• Contemporary Fiction: Contemporary Fiction are stories set in the present day, often exploring relatable real-world experiences and challenges.
• Fantasy: Features magical or supernatural elements, often set in imaginary worlds. (e.g., Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter). Subgenres: Epic Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, High Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, Mythic Fantasy, Fairy Tale, Magical Realism.
• Historical Fiction: Historical Fiction are stories with fictional characters and events set in a real historical period. (e.g., A Tale of Two Cities). Subgenres: Ancient Historical Fiction, Medieval Historical Fiction, Regency Historical Fiction, World War II Historical Fiction, Nautical Fiction, Western.
• Horror: Horror aims to evoke fear, dread, and discomfort in the reader, often involving supernatural elements, monsters, or psychological terror. (e.g., Stephen King novels). Subgenres: Gothic Horror, Psychological Horror, Supernatural Horror, Body Horror, Monster Horror.
• Literary Fiction: Literary Fiction are novels characterized by its artistic storytelling, profound themes, and exploration of the human condition, often prioritizing prose style and character development over plot.
• Mystery: Mystery books center around a crime or puzzle that needs to be solved, often by a detective or amateur sleuth. (e.g., Sherlock Holmes series, Agatha Christie novels). Subgenres: Cozy Mystery, Hard-Boiled, Police Procedural, Historical Mystery, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction.
• New Adult: Typically focuses on protagonists aged 18-29, with the core being 18-25. These are readers who have outgrown the high school focus of YA but aren’t yet fully settled into the established careers, families, and lives often depicted in mainstream adult fiction. Generally more mature and explicit than YA. While YA might hint at sexual relationships or violence, NA often depicts them in more detail.
• Romance: Romance primarily focuses on a love story and the relationship between two or more characters, usually with an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending. Subgenres: Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Paranormal Romance, Erotic Romance, Romantic Comedy, Fantasy Romance, Science Fiction Romance.
• Sci-Fi: Science Fiction explores futuristic or technologically advanced societies, often dealing with scientific concepts, space, or time travel. (e.g., 1984, Dune). Subgenres: Dystopian, Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic, Cyberpunk, Steampunk, Space Opera, Hard Sci-Fi, Soft Sci-Fi, Alternate History.
• Thriller/ Suspense: Thriller/Suspense novels focus on high tension, suspense, and often a race against time, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. (e.g., Gone Girl, The Da Vinci Code). Subgenres: Psychological Thriller, Legal Thriller, Medical Thriller, Political Thriller, Espionage Thriller, Techno-Thriller, Romantic Suspense.