Fiction

Choose your own adventure books were a hot commodity during the 1980s and 1990s. Millions of children enjoyed picking these books up and choosing the direction of the story. It made them feel like they were in control and increased the readability of the books. Although the did drop in popularity during the early 2000s, it would seem that these books have become popular once again. That's why we've taken it upon ourselves to find the best ones available, so no child has to go without the feeling of directing their own story. We believe it's something that really...

What do you get when you mix together elements of speculative fiction and the romance genre together and then add a heaping teaspoon of horror, science fiction and/or fantasy? Well, you probably get the sub-genre of paranormal romance. This is a genre that's full of ghosts, psychic abilities, time travel, inter-species extraterrestrial romances, and other things that fall under the paranormal activity. Regardless of whether you're new to this genre or have enjoyed reading them before, you'll likely enjoy finding out about the best paranormal romance books currently available, and that's precisely what we're going to show everyone reading...

There probably isn't anybody who isn't familiar with the concept of vampires—bloodthirsty undead creatures that rise from the grave to terrorize and feed off of human beings. It's been included in stories for hundreds of years, and most recently, has made it into novels from Bram Stoker's Dracula to The Southern Book Club's Guide To Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix. According to websites that are dedicated to reviewing books, there are thousands of vampire books for readers to choose from, and herein lies the problem. Many people feel there are just too many books to choose from, and that's why...

Space operas are a science fiction genre that some people love and others hate. It's a genre that's full of interplanetary warfare, melodrama, and strong heroes with romances that are full of chivalry. They can trace their roots back to the 19th century and really hit their stride in the mid 20th century. They are currently enjoying a resurgence, so it's a good time for people who aren't familiar with these types of books to get onboard. To make it easier for our readers to get vested into this genre, we've decided to review some of the best space...

The western is a fiction genre that's primarily set after the Civil War, towards the end of the 19th century, although there are a few stories that occur before the war. These stories contain ranchers and Pinkertons, cowboys and Native Americans, and gunslingers, outlaws, and bounty hunters in various amounts. This is a genre that usually portrays the end of what is considered the “idealized American frontier” or man against nature. The stories that fall under this genre often have a mythic nature to them—although many of the revisionist westerns do try to peel away that veneer. Either way,...

The adventure novel is one in which characters travel to faraway lands, must navigate cultures that are unfamiliar to them, and have to face some daunting internal or external struggle. These books whisk the reader along with the characters, often introducing them to people, places, and situations they wouldn't otherwise experience. We feel that everyone should take some time and dive into this book genre every once in a while, and that's why we've decided to review some of the best adventure books that are currently available. Anyone of these books is great for a person looking to lose themselves...