[crane3]

The reports are very flawed. What is the definition of "science fiction", fantasy or science-fantasy?

When I do a search for new titles at the public library, I see a some surprising items like Laurell Hamilton's books centered on either vampires or fairies. I also see some "romance" books that has werewolves & vampires; even some "mystery" stories have werewolves or vampires. All in the "science fiction" area.

Would the report also list J D Robb's mystery books as "science fiction" only or both science fiction & mystery areas considering they are future oriented as in the future time from now?

Aren't some graphic novels also in the science fiction category as they are in the future time? Or what about "steam punk" stories which are in the past but uses some "future" science or magic but basically are mysteries?

I'm finding that categories are becoming quite blurred when dealing with science fiction/fantasy or even mysteries! So the reports are based on how the publishers singularly categorize the book for publishing rather than the content or perception by the purchaser.