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10 Reasons to Be Thankful for Books

Top Ten Tuesday: Reasons Why I’m Thankful for Books

Posted on November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re back with a new Top Ten Tuesday list. This week, we’re posting a list of ten reasons we’re thankful to have books in our lives.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Make Me Instantly Want to Read a Book

Posted on May 23, 2023May 19, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

It’s Top Ten Tuesday! We’re listing the ten things that make us instantly want to read a book. As usual, we’re limiting this list to romance.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Things Getting in the Way of Reading

Posted on May 16, 2023May 17, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Reading? Who has time for that? So many factors in life lead to ignoring our favorite hobby. For this week’s Top Ten Tuesday, here are ten reasons we are reading fewer books than before.

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Why Do People Read Romance Novels? They’re Good for You!

Posted on April 29, 2023December 16, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

Discover the positive benefits of reading romance novels. From providing an escape from reality to improving cognitive function, romance novels have much to offer.

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7 Reasons Why Sweet Savage Flame Can’t Get Enough of Old School Romance

Posted on April 15, 2023November 4, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re listing seven reasons why we love retro and vintage romance novels. Modern romances have much to offer readers, but for us at Sweet Savage Flame, nothing beats old-school.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish People I’d Like to Meet

Posted on March 21, 2023March 22, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

For this Top Ten Tuesday Jacqueline Diaz lists ten bookish people she’d like to meet. Almost all her choices are relevant to the romance genre.

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Free Printable Reading Log and Planner for 2023

Posted on March 18, 2023March 20, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

We’re offering a free printable reading planner for your convenience to use in 2023 to keep track of your reading list.

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Link: 40+ Romance Novel Sales Statistics [2023]

Posted on January 21, 2023August 23, 2023 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

In this article, we’ll look at the latest romance book genre sales statistics and insights into the world of romance novels. Learn about the average reader, the bestselling romance novels of all time, and the evolving trends in the genre.

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Arkansas Annie’s POV: Why Do I Read Romance?

Posted on August 15, 2021June 5, 2023 by arkansasannie

Blue Falcon’s Romance Journey
In a recent post, Jacqueline asked, “The Hero, the Heroine, or the Love Story?” querying about what people read romance novels for. I answered in the comments section, but I also felt like I wanted to elaborate a bit more. Hence, this post.

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Why Romance? Why Vintage?

Posted on July 26, 2021February 5, 2022 by jdiazsweetsavageflame

I love to read. I love stories. And right now, my kind of story is vintage romance fiction. By which, I mean romances published in the twentieth century. In particular certain varieties of the genre, with features that were once popular but have since gone out of style. That’s why I’m grateful for a blog like Sweet Savage Flame. Here I can get info and opinions about my favorite body of fiction. And share my own! Why romance? Why vintage? To answer both questions, I must start with who I am as a reader.

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