Reading Formats
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Book Genres: Nonfiction
Book Genres: Fiction
100

These two are print formats of books that have hard and soft-covered book jackets, respectively

What are hardcovers and paperbacks?

100

This is a book that is very popular and many people are buying it now

What is a best-seller?

100

This is a detailed account of a real person's life written by someone else

What is a biography?

100

A fictional narrative about love and relationships

What is romance?

200

This is a digital format that is a regularly updated website or digital journal; usually informal

What are blogs?

200
This is a book that is enjoyable and easy to read in a short period of time

What is a fast read?

200

This is a self-written account of a person's own life

What is an autobiography?

200

A fictional narrative that explores advanced science, technology, space exploration, and time travel

What is science fiction?

300

This is a print format that is regularly published, containing a variety of articles, stories, pictures, and advertisements 

What are magazines?

300

You say this about a book that is of poor quality or one that contains offensive material

What is trash?

300

A genre that gives you tips to improve your life in some way

What is self-help?

300

A fictional narrative that explores characters, plots, and themes to reflect the human experience

What is a novel?

400

An audio format that is a program episode made available online

What is a podcast?

400

You say this about a book that is difficult to understand

What is hard to follow?

400

A genre that focuses on world events that are taking place now or recently (in the near past)

What is current events?

400

A suspense-driven genre designed to evoke anxiety and tension with the audience

What are thrillers?

500

A digital format of a book that is read on something like a Kindle

What is an e-reader?

500

This is a book that's so exciting that you can't wait to find out what will happen next

What is a cliff-hanger?

500

A genre that gives you important information and tips for spending time in another country

What is travel?

500

A fictional narrative driven by magic, mythology, and the supernatural

What is fantasy?

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