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Genre and Subgenre Websites

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100 Books Every Man Should Read
This list found on The Art of Manliness website contains some classics that have strong male characters
100 Books To Read Before You Die
The BBC has an esteemed list of 100 books they think every person should read before they die -- a literary bucket list, if you will
Century Past
Helping readers find books in the world’s largest free online libraries
Chicklit Club
Rated titles, reviews, and interviews
Dystopian Books
A list of amazing dystopian books, stories and novels!
Guys Read
Web-based literacy program for boys founded by author Jon Scieszka in 2001

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Fantasy Book Cafe
Dedicated to reviewing and discussing speculative fiction books of all kinds—fantasy, science fiction, and young adult speculative fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America
SFWA is an organization for published authors and industry professionals in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres
ScienceFiction.com
Dedicated to being a forerunner in the scope of fantasy and science fiction news with our reports, interviews and reviews
SFF World
One of the oldest genre websites featuring the best in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
Wizarding World: The Official Home of Harry Potter
Get sorted into a House, games, quizzes, and more

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Horror Writers Association
Awards, book lists, writing advice, and more
Ladies of Horror Fiction
This website supports ALL women who either write in the horror genre or review in it
Oldstyle Tales Press
A plucky, independent publisher based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Oldstyle Tales Press specializes in critical, annotated and illustrated editions of classic ghost stories, weird fiction, and gothic horror from the Classical Era of Supernatural Fiction (1795 - 1935)
SFF World
One of the oldest genre websites featuring the best in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
Sublime Horror
Celebrating the best in horror

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Amish Reader
If you love reading Amish fiction and learning about the Amish culture, this community is for you
Catholic Fiction
Captivating Catholic fiction for all ages and in all genres
Christian Bookshelf Reviews
Reviews of Christian fiction in any genre

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American Crime Writers League
Specializes in crime fiction and true crime
Cozy Mystery List
A guide to cozy mystery (and other favorite) books, movies, and TV
Crime Reads
A culture website for people who believe suspense is the essence of storytelling, questions are as important as answers, and nothing beats the thrill of a good book
Men Reading Books
Over 1400 book reviews by guys who favor mysteries and thrillers
Mystery Writers of America
The premier organization for mystery and crime writers, professionals allied to the crime-writing field, aspiring crime writers, and folks who just love to read crime fiction
Novel Suspects
Specializing in Crime, Thriller, and Mystery genres
Sisters in Crime
The international, inclusive community for all who write and love crime fiction, mystery, thrillers, and suspense
Stop You're Killing Me!
Resource for lovers of mystery, crime, thriller, spy, and suspense books

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All About Romance
Reviews, read-alikes, and reader's forum
Chicklit Club
Rated titles, reviews, and interviews
Historical Novel Society
Book reviews, articles, awards
Romance Writers of America
Nonprofit trade association whose mission is to advance the professional and common business interests of career-focused romance writers through networking and advocacy and by increasing public awareness of the romance genre

This website describes the genres and subgenres of fiction:

Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America
SFWA is an organization for published authors and industry professionals in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres
ScienceFiction.com
Dedicated to being a forerunner in the scope of fantasy and science fiction news with our reports, interviews and reviews
SFF World
One of the oldest genre websites featuring the best in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror

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Crime Fiction Lover
The site for die hard crime and thriller fans
Men Reading Books
Over 1400 book reviews by guys who favor mysteries and thrillers
Novel Suspects
Specializing in Crime, Thriller, and Mystery genres
Sisters in Crime
The international, inclusive community for all who write and love crime fiction, mystery, thrillers, and suspense
Stop You're Killing Me!
Resource for lovers of mystery, crime, thriller, spy, and suspense books
A Thrill a Week
If you are a lover of thrillers, especially thrillers spiced up with a bit of science, then this book review blog is for you

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Western Fiction Review
Reviews of top western fiction and interviews with authors and illustrators
Western Fictioneers
Official Blog of the Western Fictioneers, Professional Authors of Traditional Western Novels and Short Stories
Western Writers of America
Founded in 1953 to promote the literature of the American West and to recognize the best in Western writing with the prestigious Spur Award and the Western Writers Hall of Fame

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Academy of American Poets
Offers poetry, poem-a-day, and National Poetry Month information
Biographers International
Aims to promote the art and craft of biography, cultivate a diverse community of biographers, encourage public interest in biography, and provide educational and fellowship opportunities that support the work of biographers worldwide
Nonfiction Authors Association
A supportive community for writers to connect, exchange ideas, and learn how to write, publish, promote, and profit with nonfiction books
Poetry Foundation
An independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture