Why do I like to read romance novels?

According to a survey of romance readers I conducted, entertainment, relaxation, and escape are the reasons most often cited for reading romance novels. Romance readers know our real-life problems are still there when the story is over.

Is it a sin to read romance novels?

Reading books about romance is not wrong for Christians. But it should be written with respect and love and not anything nasty.

Why do girls read romance books?

Women read romance novels because they’re in a relationship, perfectly happy, and just like to read about other people suffering through the pangs of love. And occasionally keep a running commentary on their relationship.

Is it bad to read romance books?

New research suggests that romance novels are deeply dangerous: addictive, mood- and mind-altering, adultery-inducing distractions that make it impossible for women to put down their books and start worshiping their real husbands.

Who reads romance novels?

The core audience of regular romance readers numbers a whopping 29 million and the extended audience of those who occasionally pick up a romance novel is likely much greater. 84\% of romance novel readers are women. Romance fiction buyers span all age ranges but the largest segment (41\%) is between 30 and 54 years old.

How do I List A book as a romance?

When adding books, “romance” should be on the book’s main genre page. If the book is part of a romance series, please only vote for the first book. A book’s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.

Where do people read romance novels the most?

In the United States, romance readers are most highly represented in the south, followed by the midwest. But romance novels are read all over the world and translated into many different languages. FACT: There’s a sense that romance novels are stupid books for stupid people.

What does it mean to be a romance reader?

It means that you or someone you know might be reading romances. There are many myths about who reads romance novels and why — something I explore in my book Dangerous Books For Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels Explained — but here’s the truth, based on research, survey data and common freaking sense:

Why do we love romance novels?

Romance novels show an idealized — but potentially attainable — life of happiness and satisfaction for women and then they can inspire women to make that fiction a reality. FACT: “Easy reading is damn hard writing,” said none other than esteemed and celebrated author Maya Angelou.