Can you give some examples of books that started as fanfiction?
There's 'E. L. James' 'Fifty Shades of Grey' which was initially 'Twilight' fanfiction. Then there's 'The Magicians' which has some elements that were inspired by fanfiction - like takes on classic fantasy tropes. And 'Carry On' by Rainbow Rowell was also influenced by fanfiction, building on the idea of a character in a fictional magical school setting.
Can you give some examples of discovery fiction books?
Well, there's 'Robinson Crusoe'. Crusoe discovers how to survive on a deserted island and in the process discovers a lot about himself. 'Moby - Dick' can also be seen as discovery fiction. Captain Ahab is on a quest to discover and kill the great white whale, Moby - Dick, and in that journey, Ishmael, the narrator, discovers the harshness and wonder of life at sea. 'Lord of the Flies' is another example, as the boys discover the darker side of human nature while stranded on an island.
Can you give some examples of 'outsider fiction' books?
One example is 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. The main character Holden Caulfield is a bit of an outsider, feeling alienated from the adult world around him.
Can you give some examples of finance fiction books?
One example is 'The Big Short' by Michael Lewis. It's a great piece of finance fiction that tells the story of the 2008 financial crisis from the perspective of those who saw it coming and bet against the housing market. Another is 'Liar's Poker' also by Michael Lewis, which gives an insider's view of Wall Street in the 1980s.
Can you give some examples of quilting fiction books?
One example could be using children's fiction books. For instance, if you have a bunch of fairytale books that are falling apart. You could take pages with beautiful illustrations of princesses, castles, and magical creatures. Cut them into shapes and quilt them together to make a story - quilt for a child's bedroom. It would be a unique way to preserve the charm of those stories in a new form.
Can you give some examples of 'chick fiction' books?
Sure. 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' by Sophie Kinsella is a well - known chick fiction book. It's about a woman who has a shopping addiction and the humorous and sometimes chaotic situations she gets into because of it. Then there's 'Eat, Pray, Love' by Elizabeth Gilbert, which follows the author's journey of self - discovery after a difficult divorce, exploring different cultures and relationships along the way. 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' is also a great example, focusing on the strong bond between four friends and their individual experiences while sharing a pair of magical pants.
Can you give some examples of 'emergency fiction' books?
Sure. 'Lord of the Flies' can be considered as a form of emergency fiction. The boys are stranded on an island, which is an emergency situation for them. They have to figure out how to survive, create order, and deal with the emerging chaos among themselves. Also, 'The Stand' by Stephen King, dealing with a super - flu epidemic that wipes out most of the population, is a great example of this genre.
Can you give some examples of expository fiction books?
Sure. 'Watership Down' is a good example. It's a fictional tale about a group of rabbits on a journey. However, it also exposes readers to the social structure and behavior of rabbits in a way that is both educational and interesting. Also, 'Sophie's World' is a work of expository fiction. It tells a fictional story of a girl receiving philosophy lessons, and in the process, it educates the reader about various philosophical ideas throughout history.
Can you give some examples of catapult fiction books?
Sure. 'The Time Machine' by H.G. Wells is a great example. The moment when the Time Traveller activates his machine and is catapulted into different time periods is a classic catapult fiction moment. Also, in 'Slaughterhouse - Five' by Kurt Vonnegut, Billy Pilgrim's sudden time - jumps are like catapult events that disrupt the linear narrative and take the reader on a wild ride through different parts of his life and different time frames.
Can you give some examples of 'cooking fiction books'?
There may not be a set list of examples for 'cooking fiction books' as it's not a typical category. However, consider an author who takes real - life events, adds a touch of magic (like an ingredient), and then creates a fictional story around it. That could be seen as a form of 'cooking' a fiction book. Another example could be an author who mixes different cultural elements, say Japanese folklore and Western storytelling styles, to create a unique fictional work.
Can you give some examples of 'knitting fiction' books?
There's a book called 'Knitting Pearls' which is all about knitting and the stories related to it. Also, in some historical fiction, knitting might be included. For example, a story set during a war where women knit socks for the soldiers. The knitting in these books not only adds a unique element but also gives insights into the characters' lives and the time period.