General fiction is "the catch-all term for novels and other literature that don't fit into a particular genre."
Classic is "a book that has been recognized by critics and the public to be excellent and a “must-read". It represents a genre or a writing style, or it can be a novel that makes a contribution to literature. There are all kinds of classics, from horror classics to romance classics."
Some guiding discussion points
- What are you reading/have read for this month? Share the title and author of the book you read.
- What were your impressions?
- What genre is the book?
- What makes it a classic if at all?
- What are some characteristics that you see in the book that seem unique to the genre?
- What rating would you give this read?
- Would you recommend the book you read? Why or why not?