types of book► novel noun [countable] a book about imaginary people and events: · The film is based on Nick Hornby’s best-selling novel.· a historical novel
► fiction noun [uncountable] books that describe imaginary people and events: · She reads a lot of romantic fiction.
► literature noun [uncountable] novels and plays that are considered to be important works of art: · I’m studying American literature at university.
► non-fiction noun [uncountable] books that describe real people and events: · Men tend to prefer non-fiction.
► science fiction noun [uncountable] books about imaginary events in the future or space travel
► reference book noun [countable] a book such as a dictionary or encyclopedia, which you look at to find information
► textbook noun [countable] a book about a particular subject that you use in a classroom
► set book, course book British English British English noun [countable] a book that you have to study as part of your course
► guidebook noun [countable] a book telling visitors about a city or country
► picture book noun [countable] a book for children with many pictures in it
► hardcover/hardback noun [countable] a book that has a hard stiff cover
► paperback noun [countable] a book that has a paper cover
► biography noun [countable] a book about a real person’s life, written by another person
► autobiography noun [countable] a book that someone has written about their own life
► recipe book/cookery book British English (also cookbook American English) noun [countable] a book that tells you how to cook different meals