☕ The “Storybean cafè” Genre List

The Comfort Classics (Fiction)

These are the bread and butter of any cozy coffee and bookshop.

• Contemporary Romance: Lighthearted, “feel-good” stories.
• Literary Fiction: Character-driven stories with deep themes.
• Historical Fiction: Immersive journeys into the past.
• Mystery & Thriller: For those who like a little suspense with their espresso.
• Fantasy & Sci-Fi: Escapist worlds and speculative futures.

The Slow Sip (Non-Fiction)

Perfect for readers who want to learn something new while they linger.

• Memoir & Biography: Personal stories and lived experiences.
• Self-Help & Wellness: Books on mindfulness, growth, and slow living.
• Art & Photography: Large-format “coffee table” books for visual inspiration.
• Essays & Philosophy: Short, punchy reads that spark deep thought.
• True Crime: Gripping narratives for the investigative mind.

The Shop Specials (Niche)

Give your website some personality with these specific categories.

• The “Caffeine & Chronicles” Selection: Staff favorites and monthly picks.
• Local Authors: Celebrating the talent in your own community.
• Poetry & Prose: Short-form writing perfect for a 15-minute break.
• Culinary Arts: Cookbooks, coffee history, and the science of taste.

🟢 The “Storybean cafè” Boardgames List

• Catan: the classic resource-trading game that started the modern craze.
• Carcassonne: a tile-placement game where you build landscapes and claim cities.
• Monopoly: the economic race to monopolize the board.
• Risk: all about territory management and high-stakes dice rolling.
• Cluedo: focuses on deductive reasoning rather than direct conflict.