I love to read….I love to read romance most of all. I’ve often asked myself why I prefer that cross-section of books/novels.
The authors read over 200 books to answer the question…why do we read what we read? They started with a clear plan and set of rules for their quest to answer those questions.
The authors suggest that we reach for those books that provide quick answers and with that, an easy fix. To challenge ourselves and make the leap to open a book from another, new category is their rallying cry. It is a cry that I whole heartedly agree with! So why is it so hard for me to pick up a simple mystery? I must confess it can be almost painful to pick up a book from a totally foreign section but everytime I do, I know I’m improving myself. To keep challenging my conceptions and comfort levels does make me a more well-rounded person and a more demanding consumer of literature.
One great treat this book provided was a massive list of books the authors provided. I have made a challenge with myself. For every 10 romances, I’ll pick a book off the author’s list and give it a whirl.
Quite an interesting read. If you can, find this book and add a new challenge to your life!
Grade: B+
Sandie
