This is so interesting. Thank you. I’ve been reading romance since I devoured Danielle Steel and Judith Krantz (and not sure if she’s officially romance but also Jackie Collins) as a teenager. My mom read more literary books but I made her read a Danielle Steel once, perhaps The Promise, and while it wasn’t her thing she agrees it was moving. I don’t get snobbery among any genre. READING is healthy and good for you and people enjoy it and it’s not harming anyone. Reading provides an escape and teaches you to think about people aside from yourself. What could be bad about that?
Fascinating post! It's interesting to see what data actually shows.
I freely admit to being a married housewife who likes to read romance novels and eat bonbons. Well, more likely ice cream. I don't mind being that stereotype as long as people recognize it's not all I am.
This is so interesting. Thank you. I’ve been reading romance since I devoured Danielle Steel and Judith Krantz (and not sure if she’s officially romance but also Jackie Collins) as a teenager. My mom read more literary books but I made her read a Danielle Steel once, perhaps The Promise, and while it wasn’t her thing she agrees it was moving. I don’t get snobbery among any genre. READING is healthy and good for you and people enjoy it and it’s not harming anyone. Reading provides an escape and teaches you to think about people aside from yourself. What could be bad about that?
Fascinating post! It's interesting to see what data actually shows.
I freely admit to being a married housewife who likes to read romance novels and eat bonbons. Well, more likely ice cream. I don't mind being that stereotype as long as people recognize it's not all I am.
Yes, fascinating - so glad you're on Substack! Looking forward to more data-driven romance conversation :) :)
Fascinating! Eager to see more of your insights.