Book genre is a broad term that encompasses many different types of literature. ROMANCE is a genre of fiction that typically focuses on the development of a romantic relationship between two people. WESTERN is a genre of fiction that is set in the American Old West, usually featuring cowboys and outlaws. FAN fiction is a type of writing that uses existing characters, settings, and stories from books, movies, television shows, or video games. NONFICTION is a genre of writing that is based on facts and real events. FANTASY is a genre of fiction that often involves magic and other supernatural elements. MYSTERY is a genre of fiction that focuses on solving a crime or puzzle. How-to is a genre of writing that provides instructions on how to do something. Sci-fi is a genre of fiction that often involves futuristic technology and space exploration.