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Face2face - Upper-intermediate - Unit 4 - 4B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4B in the Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "blurb", "flick through", "contents", etc.

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Face2face - Upper-intermediate
author
author
[noun]

a person who writes books, articles, etc., often as a job

Ex: The author's latest novel topped the bestseller list, captivating readers with its gripping plot and memorable characters. 
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novelist
novelist
[noun]

a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels

Ex: The novelist spent years researching for her historical fiction book to ensure accuracy in the portrayal of events. 
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literary genre

a category or type of literature characterized by a particular style, form, or theme

Ex: Science fiction is a popular literary genre among young readers. 
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chick lit
chick lit
[noun]

a genre of fiction that focuses on the lives, relationships, and personal growth of women, often with a lighthearted or romantic tone

Ex: She enjoys reading chick lit novels as a way to relax. 
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plot
plot
[noun]

the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

Ex: The plot of the novel kept readers on the edge of their seats with its unexpected twists. 
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blurb
blurb
[noun]

a short promotional description of a book, motion picture, etc. published on the cover of a book or in an advertisement

Ex: The blurb on the back cover of the novel provides a brief summary of the plot to entice readers. 
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bestseller

an item, especially a book, that is bought by a large number of people

Ex: Her latest novel became a bestseller within weeks of its release. 
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to browse
to browse
[Verb]

to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase

Ex: On Saturday afternoons, she loves to browse through the local shops, admiring the latest fashion trends without feeling the need to make a purchase. 
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paperback
paperback
[noun]

a book with a cover that is made of thick paper

Ex: She preferred the paperback because it was lightweight and easy to carry during her travels. 
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hardback
hardback
[noun]

a book with a cover made from hard material such as cardboard, leather, etc.

Ex: She bought the new novel in hardback because it lasts longer than paperbacks. 
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e-book
e-book
[noun]

a book that is published or converted to a digital format

Ex: She prefers reading e-books because they are easy to carry around. 
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to flick through

to quickly browse through the pages of a book, magazine, or other document without reading it thoroughly

Ex: She flicked through the novel to find her favorite passage. 
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content
content
[noun]

(usually plural) a list of the chapters, sections, or other divisions of a book or document, along with the corresponding page numbers

Ex: He flipped to the contents page to check where the introduction started. 
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page
page
[noun]

one side or both sides of a sheet of paper in a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.

Ex: I turned the page to continue reading the story in the book. 
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