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==Types==

==Types==

Books are classified by a [[hierarchy]]. The two most general categories of this hierarchy are [[fiction]] - meaning an invented or feigned narrative (an imaginative form of narrative)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/FICTION|accessdate=2007-11-12|format=HTML|language=English|work=Dictionary.com|title=fiction}}</ref> - and [[non-fiction]] - a composition that its authors believe to be truthful. Further types of fiction books include science fiction, historical fictions or myths. Non-fiction books would include accounts, biographies and the like.

Books are classified by a [[hierarchy]]. The two most general categories of this hierarchy are [[fiction]] - meaning an invented or feigned narrative (an imaginative form of narrative)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/FICTION|accessdate=2007-11-12|language=English|work=Dictionary.com|title=fiction}}</ref> - and [[non-fiction]] - a composition that its authors believe to be truthful. Further types of fiction books include science fiction, historical fictions or myths. Non-fiction books would include accounts, biographies and the like.

Books can also be classified by media, such as audio or print.  For example, some books are available in audio versions.  An example of this is [[Talking Books]], available through the free Talking Books Program through the [[Library of Congress]].

Books can also be classified by media, such as audio or print.  For example, some books are available in audio versions.  An example of this is [[Talking Books]], available through the free Talking Books Program through the [[Library of Congress]].

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*''Mystery'' (a story based on a crime<ref name="dumb">{{cite web|url=http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-1843,subcat-INDUSTRY.html|format=HTML|language=English|title=Exploring the Different Types of Fiction

*''Mystery'' (a story based on a crime<ref name="dumb">{{cite web|url=http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-1843,subcat-INDUSTRY.html|language=English|title=Exploring the Different Types of Fiction

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*''Fantasy'' (a story that is otherworldly in any sense<ref name="dumb" />)

*''Fantasy'' (a story that is otherworldly in any sense<ref name="dumb" />)

*''Folklore'' (primarily myths <ref>{{cite web|work=Dictionary.com|url=http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/folklore|format=html|language=English|title=Folklore|accessdate=2007-11-12}}</ref>)

*''Folklore'' (primarily myths <ref>{{cite web|work=Dictionary.com|url=http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/folklore|language=English|title=Folklore|accessdate=2007-11-12}}</ref>)

*''Science Fiction'' (books typically set in the future that deal with technology<ref name="dumb" />)

*''Science Fiction'' (books typically set in the future that deal with technology<ref name="dumb" />)

*''Realistic Fiction'' (a story that could theoretically occur in real life<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southernct.edu/~brownm/Grea.html|format=HTML|title=Realistic Fiction|work=South Connecticut University|author=Mary E. Brown|language=English|accessdate=2007-11-12}}</ref>)

*''Realistic Fiction'' (a story that could theoretically occur in real life<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southernct.edu/~brownm/Grea.html|title=Realistic Fiction|work=South Connecticut University|author=Mary E. Brown|language=English|accessdate=2007-11-12}}</ref>)

*''Historical Fiction'' (featuring characters going through a historical event (one of which is non-real)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/fac/peabody/histfict.html|format=HTML|work=Washignton State University|author=Sue Peabody|title=READING AND WRITING HISTORICAL FICTION}}</ref>)

*''Historical Fiction'' (featuring characters going through a historical event (one of which is non-real)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/fac/peabody/histfict.html|work=Washignton State University|author=Sue Peabody|title=READING AND WRITING HISTORICAL FICTION}}</ref>)

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*''Biographies'' (Accounts of a real person's life)

*''Biographies'' (Accounts of a real person's life)