The English book refers to a book written in the English language, pronounced as [ˈɪŋglɪʃbuk] in British English and [ˈɪŋɡlɪʃbʊk] in American English. There are various other types of books, such as geography books for studying geography, history books for studying history, Chinese books for studying the Chinese language, magazines for reading various articles and features, science-fiction books for enjoying imaginative stories set in the future, plays for theatrical performances, theses for academic research papers, essays for expressing thoughts and ideas, comics for enjoying illustrated stories, cartoons for watching animated characters, and newspapers for staying updated with current events.