Browse by Genre
Looking for a story that matches your mood or interests? On this page, you can explore our Fiction Recommendations sorted by genre, making it easy to find books that fit your style.
From thrilling adventures to magical worlds, spine-chilling horrors to laugh-out-loud comedies, our curated categories ensure there’s something for everyone. Whether you want to dive into the past with Historical Fiction or lose yourself in the mysteries of Fantasy & Sci-Fi, you’re just a click away from your next great read.
Adventure & Action
Stories with thrilling journeys, quests and high-stakes scenarios. Includes survival tales and heroic adventures.
- Grant, Michael – Gone: Senior School Library Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, Book 4, Book 5
- Park, Linda Sue – A Long Walk to Water: Senior School Library Book 1, Book 2, Book 3 // eBook Book 1, Book 2, Book 3
- Tolkien, J.R.R. – The Hobbit: Senior School Library
- Tolkien, J.R.R. – The Lord of the Rings: Senior School Library Book 1, Book 2, Book 3
Fantasy & Sci Fi
Encompasses magical worlds, futuristic settings and speculative ideas, including dystopian and space exploration themes.
- Adeyemi, Tomi – Children of Blood and Bone: Senior School Library
- Colfer, Chris – The Land of Stories: Series available in the Senior School Library
- Lee, YoonHa – Dragon Pearl: Senior School Library // eBook
- Mandel, Emily St. John – Station Eleven: Senior School Library
- Pullman, Philip – His Dark Materials: Senior School Library Book 1, Book 2, Book 3
- Shusterman, Neal – Arc of a Scythe: Senior School Library Book 1, Book 2, Book 3 // eBook Book 1, Book 2, Book 3, Book 3.5
Mystery & Thrillers
Focused on suspense, puzzles and solving crimes. Includes detective stories and psychological thrillers.
- McManus, Karen – One of Us is Lying: Senior School Library // eBook
Realistic & Contemporary
Stories set in modern or relatable worlds, dealing with everyday life, relationships and coming-of-age themes.
- Acevedo, Elizabeth – With the Fire on High: Senior School Library // eBook
- Beckmann, Frederick – A Man Called Ove: Senior School Library
- Palacio, R.J. – Wonder: Senior School Library // eBook
Historical
Narratives set in the past, exploring historical events, cultures and notable eras.
- Frank, Anne – Diary of a Young Girl: Senior School Library // eBook Graphic Novel Adaption
- Hosseini, Khaled – The Kite Runner: Senior School Library
- Lee, Hyeonseo – The Girl with Seven Names: Senior School Library
- Sepetys, Ruta – Between Shades of Gray: Senior School Library
- Spiegelman, Art – Maus: Senior School Library
Classics & Literary
Timeless works of literature and character-driven stories known for their artistic merit and lasting impact.
- Dickens, Charles – A Christmas Carol: Senior School Library // eBook
- Harper, Lee – To Kill a Mockingbird: Senior School Library
- Ishiguro, Kazuo – Never Let Me Go: Senior School Library
- Martel, Yann – Life of Pi: Senior School Library
Humor & Lighthearted
Books designed to entertain and amuse, featuring comedic plots, quirky characters or uplifting themes.
- Dahl, Roald – Boy / Going Solo: Senior School Library Boy, Going Solo
- Snicket, Lemony – A Series of Unfortunate Events: Series available in the Senior School Library
Horror & Supernatural
Spine-chilling tales of ghosts, paranormal beings, and eerie mysteries that evoke fear and suspense.
