The A-Z of Genres- the challenge

So here's the deal, I have set myself the glorious task of writing about all the different genres of book.

The reason I decided to do this was to challenge my writing skills and to increase my understanding of all the different types of literature available.

There are so many genres and sub genres out there that overlap that I wanted to find out if I could write about 26 genres. Harder than it sounds I can assure you.

For each one I will write a definition of the word, my definition of the genre, a little excerpt written in the style of the genre and a book that I would recommend (if I can think of one). There will also be a question at the end of each genre, but if you feel like leaving an unrelated comment please feel free.

If you have any additional challenges let me know, I love a challenge.


I will add the links as I go along and repost when I have completed my task.

Here are the 26 genres I have chosen, if you have any alternative suggestions please let me know, I'm not 100% happy with all of my choices.

Action/adventure

Biographies

Comedy

Detective

Erotica

Fantasy

Graphic novels

Horror

Informational (history)

Journalism

Kids

Learning (educational)

Memoirs

Nature

Old (classics)

Poetry

Quirky (steam punk)

Romantic

Science Fiction

Travel

Unexplained (mystery)

Vampire (Gothic tales)

World (spiritual)

X-rated

Young Adult

Zombie