Jour: 1 février 2025

A little history of Romance novels, the top selling fiction genre in the US, though it is widely dismissed by critics. The classic story of two characters who encounter an obstacle they must overcome for their love to endure appeals to many people. Even more so since the pandemic, when many were stuck at home and turned to reading to pass the time; romance is particularly appreciated during stressful and uncertain times. According to The New York Times, sales of romance novels more than doubled recently, from 18 million copies in 2020 to 39 million in 2023. Social media contributed to the genre’s popularity — most books recommended and reviewed on #BookTok and on #bookstagram are romance novels. This has also brought the average age of romance readers from 35-55 down to 18-44. To celebrate romance, Saturday 8 February 14:00-18:00 is «Seduction Day» at Bill & Rosa's Book Room. In anticipation of Valentine’s Day receive a FREE COPY of the book "La Seduction: How the Fren…