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Thriller/Suspense Genre Deep Dive 6

Top 2 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Environmental Thriller thrillers tied to environmental events that are typically threatening the world.  Ex: The Day After Tomorrow, Geostorm Journey To Proxima Centauri b by Lee Wilson Complete Neon by William King Temporary Hold Top 4 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Espionage The spy thriller is a genre of literature that centers around a storyline with secret agents and espionage. Part action-adventure and part thriller
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Sci-fi Genre Deep Dive 6

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic concerned with the end of civilization, either through nuclear war, plague, or some other general disaster. Post-apocalyptic fiction is set in a world or civilization after such a disaster. Example: 2012, The Day After Tomorrow, I am Legend The Last Boys in Clinton by Lee Wilson Complete The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away Hidden Sunlight by S
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Romance Deep Dive 6

These are the top read Romance stories since Romance Deep Dive 5 Top 10 Most Read Romance - Contemporary Romance Set in the present time, focusing on the romantic relationships of characters in modern settings. A Good Place by Mark Ponyboy Peters In Process Chaotic Romantic by Invnarcel In Process Love Truly Is Blind by Lee Wilson In Process Wolf in the City by Laura S. Fox In Process The Cockney Canuck by Dodger Temporary Hold A Bad Educ
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Poetry Deep Dive 6

Top 10 Most Read Poetry - Ballad a poem that tells a story and was traditionally set to music. Usually follows a form of rhymed (abcb) quatrains alternating four-stress and three-stress lines. Gentle Healer by Ticklishboy30 Complete Audre Lorde Knows What I Mean – 2021 in review by AC Benus Long-Term Hold Love Looked at Me and Laughed and other poems by AC Benus Complete a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Complete A Loving Memory by Ticklishboy30 Co
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Paranormal Deep Dive 6

Top 1 Most Read Paranormal - Cryptid Features creatures from folklore, mythology, or cryptozoology, such as Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, or Chupacabra. The narrative often revolves around encounters with these mysterious beings. A Night on Pine Ridge by Myr Complete Top 2 Most Read Paranormal - Cursed Objects Focuses on objects with supernatural or cursed properties. The plot typically involves characters trying to understand or break the curse associated with the
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Non-Fiction Deep Dive 6

Most Read Non-fiction Stories since Deep Dive 5 Top 9 Most Read Non-Fiction - Autobiography is a self-written account of one's life. Takes stock of the autobiographer's life from the moment of composition. While biographers generally rely on a wide variety of documents and viewpoints, autobiography may be based entirely on the writer's memory. An Advent Calendar by Aditus Complete Pride Month, and other Haibun by AC Benus Long-Term Hold It’s Not How I Remembe
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Mystery Deep Dive 6

Most Read Mystery Stories since Mystery Deep Dive 5 Top 3 Most Read Mystery - Amateur Sleuth Features characters who are not professional detectives but get involved in solving mysteries due to personal interest or circumstance. Bleeding Hearts by Josh Aterovis Complete Reap the Whirlwind by Josh Aterovis In Process Face Value by empath In Process Top 1 Most Read Mystery - Caper Light-hearted mystery that is easy to read, witty and not too inte
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Literary Fiction Deep Dive 6

Top Read Literary Fiction since Deep Dive 5 Top 2 Most Read Literary Fiction - Bildungsroman A coming-of-age story that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood. "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger is a classic example. Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters by RedMoon Complete Milo by Talo Segura Complete Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Contemporary Literary Exploration of the human condition in modern ti
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Horror Deep Dive 6

Top 0 Most Read Horror - Body Snatcher Revolving around the invasion or replacement of human bodies by extraterrestrial beings, parasites, or other entities, body snatcher horror explores the loss of control over one's own body. No stories Top 4 Most Read Horror - Gothic (aka gothic romanticism; and dark romanticism): fiction mixing themes of horror, romance, and death Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet In Process Darkest Days (The Wild Hu
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History Genre Deep Dive 6

Top Read History Stories since Deep Dive 5 Top 10 Most Read Historical - Alternate Nazi's win WWII, Napoleon win's the Battle of Waterloo, Roman Empire never fell without fantasy/speculative fiction items (other than alternate history). The Man in the High Castle Falling Apart by craftingmom Complete Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Long-Term Hold Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Complete Kage Match by kbois Complete Do Over by
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General Fiction Deep Dive 6

Top Read General Fiction Stories since General Fiction Deep Dive 5 Top 10 Most Read General Fiction - Coming of Age Follows the personal growth and development of a protagonist from youth to adulthood. "growing up" The Cockney Canuck by Dodger In Process Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete A to Z by Parker Owens Complete Adam Blake by CLJobe Complete Paternity by Mark Arbour Complete Into the fields of Summer by gabz2000 Long-Term Hold
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Fantasy Genre Deep Dive 6

Top read fantasy stories since Fantasy Deep Dive 5 Top 10 Most Read Fantasy - Alternate History Story takes place in alternate version of history, such as what if the Nazi's won "The Man in the High Castle" by Phillip Dick.  Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card Fortitude by Cia Complete Mine! by Cia Complete Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete Goon by dkstories Complete The Flamekeepers of Delta Psi Theta by
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Comedy Genre Deep Dive #6

Top Read Comedy Sub-genres since Comedy Genre Deep Dive #5 Top 0 Most Read Comedy - Buddy Comedy Focuses on the dynamic between two main characters, often with contrasting personalities, like "Lethal Weapon" or "The Heat." No stories Top 10 Most Read Comedy - Comedy Modern Funny and less serious stories set in modern times The Cockney Canuck by Dodger In Process Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete Black Widow by Mark Arbour Complete
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Action/Adventure Genre Deep Dive 6

Top 10 Most Read Action/Adventure - Action Fiction focuses on fast-paced action and physical challenges.  Often involves a hero or protagonist facing intense obstacles and overcoming them through physical prowess and skill. Shadow Effect by kbois Complete The Light at the End of the Tunnel by kbois Complete Gap Year by Mark Arbour Complete The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete Hercules vs Antaeus by Catgenie In Process Fat
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Western Deep Dive 5

Top 1 Most Read Western - Weird West Fantasy in a Western. (Cowboys and Centaurs) GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality Author Passed Away Top 2 Most Read Western - Western Historical Classic Old West story.  This is an 'old west' story with focus on 'old west' tropes, versus the Historical Western, which is focused on more historical accuracy while being set in the West. Sidewinder by Headstall Complete Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall C
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Thriller/Suspense Genre Deep Dive 5

Top 1 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Environmental Thriller thrillers tied to environmental events that are typically threatening the world.  Ex: The Day After Tomorrow, Geostorm Neon by William King In Process Top 4 Most Read Thriller/Suspense - Espionage The spy thriller is a genre of literature that centers around a storyline with secret agents and espionage. Part action-adventure and part thriller, spy stories often follow a government agent racing against the
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Sci-fi Genre Deep Dive 5

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic concerned with the end of civilization, either through nuclear war, plague, or some other general disaster. Post-apocalyptic fiction is set in a world or civilization after such a disaster. Example: 2012, The Day After Tomorrow, I am Legend Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Co
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Poetry Deep Dive 5

Top 10 Most Read Poetry - Ballad a poem that tells a story and was traditionally set to music. Usually follows a form of rhymed (abcb) quatrains alternating four-stress and three-stress lines. a Glass Floor Underfoot by AC Benus Complete Love Looked at Me and Laughed and other poems by AC Benus Complete Audre Lorde Knows What I Mean – 2021 in review by AC Benus Long-Term Hold 1940, 1970 and Today – plus other poems by AC Benus Complete Second Sight:
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Non-Fiction Deep Dive 5

Top 9 Most Read Non-Fiction - Autobiography is a self-written account of one's life. Takes stock of the autobiographer's life from the moment of composition. While biographers generally rely on a wide variety of documents and viewpoints, autobiography may be based entirely on the writer's memory. An Advent Calendar by Aditus Complete A Summer Happy Place by Lee Wilson Complete It’s Not How I Remember It by paren01 Complete Pride Month, and other Haibun by A
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Mystery Deep Dive 5

Top 1 Most Read Mystery - Amateur Sleuth Features characters who are not professional detectives but get involved in solving mysteries due to personal interest or circumstance. Bleeding Hearts by Josh Aterovis Complete Top 1 Most Read Mystery - Caper Light-hearted mystery that is easy to read, witty and not too intense.  Can also be more comic in nature.  Examples: Clue, Scooby Doo, Hardy Boys, or Janet Evanovitch books A Ticklish Thriller (Revised) by
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Literary Fiction Deep Dive 5

Top 1 Most Read Literary Fiction - Bildungsroman A coming-of-age story that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its main character from youth to adulthood. "Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger is a classic example. Milo by Talo Segura Complete Top 10 Most Read Literary Fiction - Contemporary Literary Exploration of the human condition in modern times.  Kept Boy to Made Man by empath In Process Those Left Behind by Robert Hugill In P
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Horror Deep Dive 5

Top 0 Most Read Horror - Body Snatcher Revolving around the invasion or replacement of human bodies by extraterrestrial beings, parasites, or other entities, body snatcher horror explores the loss of control over one's own body. No stories Top 3 Most Read Horror - Gothic (aka gothic romanticism; and dark romanticism): fiction mixing themes of horror, romance, and death Shadow‘s Reach (Halloween Noir) by Jack Poignet In Process Hungry for Gains by Jack
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History Genre Deep Dive 5

Top 10 Most Read Historical - Alternate Nazi's win WWII, Napoleon win's the Battle of Waterloo, Roman Empire never fell without fantasy/speculative fiction items (other than alternate history). The Man in the High Castle Falling Apart by craftingmom Complete Kage Match by kbois Complete Engineer Benson by Wayne Gray Long-Term Hold Do Over by dkstories Complete Capitol Hill - Summer of '22 Book VI by Carlos Hazday Complete Do Over Redux by dkst
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Romance Deep Dive 5

Top 10 Most Read Romance - Contemporary Romance Set in the present time, focusing on the romantic relationships of characters in modern settings. The Cockney Canuck by Dodger In Process A to Z by Parker Owens Complete An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA by Riley Jericho Complete Cards on the Table by Headstall Long-Term Hold Chasing Rusty Parker by Laura S. Fox Complete Jay's Loelife by Mrsgnomie Complete Dichotomy of Love by Mrsgno
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Paranormal Deep Dive 5

Top 1 Most Read Paranormal - Cryptid Features creatures from folklore, mythology, or cryptozoology, such as Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, or Chupacabra. The narrative often revolves around encounters with these mysterious beings. A Night on Pine Ridge by Myr Complete Top 0 Most Read Paranormal - Cursed Objects Focuses on objects with supernatural or cursed properties. The plot typically involves characters trying to understand or break the curse associated with the
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