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
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.
Top Ten Tuesday: Things Getting in the Way of Reading
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.
Why Do People Read Romance Novels? They’re Good for You!
Discover the positive benefits of reading romance novels. From providing an escape from reality to improving cognitive function, romance novels have much to offer.
7 Reasons Why Sweet Savage Flame Can’t Get Enough of Old School Romance
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.
Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish People I’d Like to Meet
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.
Free Printable Reading Log and Planner for 2023
We’re offering a free printable reading planner for your convenience to use in 2023 to keep track of your reading list.
Link: 40+ Romance Novel Sales Statistics [2023]
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.
Arkansas Annie’s POV: Why Do I Read Romance?
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.
Why Romance? Why Vintage?
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.









