Best way to browse iBooks?

Hi all,
Just got our first iPad (and iPad 2) and are exited to browse books.
However... seems the only way we've found to browse books is by author?
I know you can search, but, for example, is there a way to browse "photography" and see covers etc. ?
thanks,
Andrew

Hi,
With the iBooks app open, top right corner select the icon with three horizontal lines.
You'll see a search field in that window just under the menu bar.
At the bottom you can select: Bookshelf / Titles / Authors and Categories
Carolyn

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