The literary world is a plethora of genres, sub-genres, formats, and channels...But which genres are MOST popular?
According to this survey, Americans read more history, mystery, and biography than anything else last year.
However, the most popular genres don't guarantee a best-selling book. This MasterClass article actually pinpoints romance as the most likely genre for a bestseller, with mystery coming in second.
A third analysis agrees that romance is the most profitable and fastest-growing genre, even while pegging mystery as the overall most popular.
Is Mystery #1?
Mystery is consistent atop the "most popular genre" lists of various sources.
Does this mean it is the most popular genre in the USA? It looks like it certainly may be.
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