Different Types or Genres of Books With Examples

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

15. Magical Realism
It is a genre of book wherein magical or unreal elements play a natural part in an otherwise-realistic environment.
Examples of magical realism are:

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  One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
  
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  The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
  
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  The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov
  

16. Mystery
Mystery books have a suspenseful plot that often involves a mysterious crime. Suspects and motives are considered and clues throughout the story lead to a solution to the problem.
Examples of mystery books are:

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  The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
  
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  The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
  
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  Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
  

17. Mythology
These books include a legend or traditional narrative, often based in part on historical events, that reveals human behavior and natural phenomena by its symbolism and often pertaining to the actions of the gods.
Examples of mythology books are:

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  Mythology by Edith Hamilton
  
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  Treasury of Greek Mythology by Donna Jo Napoli
  
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  Norse Gods and Giants by Ingri and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
  

18. Realistic Fiction
Realistic fiction has a story that is true to life and seems real but isn’t actually real. Stories under this book genre are often set in modern times and have characters who seem like real people.
Examples of realistic fiction are:

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  Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
  
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  The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
  
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