Sometimes you want to delve deeper than the traditional mystery, romance, thriller, sci-fi, and fantasy books. If you love one of these five literary genres but have grown tired of them, or you just don’t know the difference between all these literary labels, it’s time to delve into niche subgenres… and there are plenty to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Perhaps the simple "romance" is no longer enough. Many of the subgenres of romance are rooted in a specific time or context, so the story will contain more niche themes and imagery.
Erotic Romance: This is going to be, uh, sexier than your average fare. Want more descriptive, or dare I say it, graphic language flowing down the page? Then this might just quench your thirst for imagining two fictional characters crashing ugly things into each other. Here’s a list of some of your favorite erotic fiction.
Western Romance: Got a thing for rugged cowboys and damsels in distress? Western Romance takes place in the Wild West (or maybe the modern day West, if that’s more your thing) and can include the occasional rodeo or shootout. Here’s a list of Western Romance novels to get you started.
