Romance novels: From guilty pleasure to literary respect

Romance novels are emerging from the shadows of guilty pleasure to gain newfound respect, with a significant boost from coming from TikTok. Nancy Chen explores the evolving landscape of romance literature, highlighting how today's stories differ from the past.

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[tishw]

It's the best genre for comedy, drama, creativity. Love it.

[solevazquezmaria]

I love how Gayle says that we need to not be uncomfortable and giggle (even though they tried to steer it that way). This was taken seriously and celebrating a genre I have read for over 30 years

[gemmeldrakes]

Basically, the publishing houses and the literati ignored this genre, until the rest of the publishing industry tanked, even though it was already chief driver of sales.
Still, it good to see that publishing houses are finally using some of their marketing budgeto promote their biggest earners. This is the 2nd or 3rd piece on Romance novels I've seen on a major news outlet in the last month.

[jungersrules]

I have zero romance in my life, but I do like a good love story. I don't think it's about wanting or even needing a man. We want the opposite of what we are experiencing in real life. So, it's def an escape.

[sbabysgirl]

I'm not into romantasy, but I love reading other types of romance.

[monaedoyle]

I don’t read romantasy. I prefer contemporary romance books. I like sports, cowboy romance, military romance, rom coms.

[KhalidTheSequel]

CBS News today:
CBS in the year of our lord, 2069: "Hentai: From degeneracy to art"

[katsbookcornereads]

I've read romance books forever!!!!😉💋