Excuse me , I'm looking for a good novel . Can you recommend anything ?   Certainly . What kind of novel did you have in mind ?   I'm not really sure . I don't like romance novels , but any other genre is okay , as long as the book's good .   Well , let me see ... This Stephen King novel is a real thriller .   Sorry , I forgot to mention that I don't like horror much , either .   That's okay . Well , let me think . How about a mystery novel ?   Hmm ... I sometimes like mysteries , but I don't think I'm in the mood for one right now .   There are a number of science fiction and fantasy novels I can recommend .   I love science fiction and fantasy , but I've been reading a lot of both lately , so I'd prefer to get something else .   How about a good historical novel ? This one set in medieval France is excellent . The story is exciting and the characterization is very well done . 