Literary Fiction refers to a genre of narrative storytelling that encompasses various sub-genres such as mystery books and children's literature. It includes works that offer intellectual and emotional complexity, focusing on character development, theme exploration, and style. This category often challenges readers with thought-provoking narratives and is not limited to any age group, thus encompassing both adult literature and children's books. The term is generally used to distinguish serious fiction which seeks to engage with one or more truths or questions about life, from genre fiction such as romance or mystery.