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Liz Rios Hall's avatar

Thanks, Ann! There’s a whole book’s worth of info in this post! Curious if you think publishers’ rebranding of romance titles has anything to do with the influence of Bookstagram, BookTok and BookTube (where covers sell books)? Is social media the new grocery store aisle for these titles/readers? (I’m thinking of the epic rise of Colleen Hoover.)

Also, does Thompson distinguish between romance and YA?

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Beth's avatar

Our area (Southwest Virginia) has a large population of German Baptists and "old order" Brethren. A very popular section in our local library is devoted to romances with Amish characters. I've been curious about how these authors guide young hormonal readers through blossoming love. Will add a sample to my stack. Thanks for reminding me not to be a genre snob.

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