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The Book Genres That Made Me Fall in Love With Reading

The author discusses three book genres that sparked their love of reading: romance, contemporary, and young adult (YA). Romance novels focus on the relationship between two individuals and themes of love. Contemporary books center on characters navigating society and addressing important issues. YA novels deal with coming of age and growing pains for protagonists aged 12 to 18. These genres have resonated with the author and had a large impact due to their exploration of human connection.

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The Book Genres That Made Me Fall in Love With Reading

The author discusses three book genres that sparked their love of reading: romance, contemporary, and young adult (YA). Romance novels focus on the relationship between two individuals and themes of love. Contemporary books center on characters navigating society and addressing important issues. YA novels deal with coming of age and growing pains for protagonists aged 12 to 18. These genres have resonated with the author and had a large impact due to their exploration of human connection.

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The book genres that made me fall in love with reading

The world of literature is one filled with variety that offers something of interest for
everyone. Just like with anything in life, when it comes to literature, there are things that
we may lean towards more than others. When I was starting to read, I had no idea of what I
liked or which genres might suit me or be the most enjoyable for me. However, over the
years I discovered where my interests lie and what I look for in books. Some of the most
interesting and popular genres that have resonated with me have been Romance,
Contemporary and YA or Young Adult.

First, romance novels are mainly focused on the relationship of two individuals that
develop feelings for each other and narrate their struggle to make it work. Usually, the plot
is accompanied by other subplots, but the focus remains on the main couple. In addition,
romance novels explore themes such as love, happiness, relationships, sometimes erotism,
and the pursuit of one’s dreams. Books like “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen, “Me
Before You” by Jojo Moyes and “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green are great
examples of what this genre represents. While they may border on superficiality or
cheesiness sometimes, they are a great example of humankind’s inherent desire to love and
feel loved and retain that feeling as long as possible.

Next, the contemporary or realistic genre is one of my favorites because its plots are always
centered on characters that must come to understand and sometimes change the reality and
society in which they live. Current books of this genre speak to us about our society and the
world that we live in today. They allow us to get a better look at some of society’s most
important issues, and to analyze them through the perspective of the author. Social justice,
morality, understanding oneself and others, and the value of life are some of the recurring
themes found in this relevant genre. Contemporary novels like “The Hate U Give” by
Angie Thomas, “The Book Thief” by Markus Suzak, and “The Boy in the Striped Pijamas”
by John Boyne are prime examples of the importance that this genre holds, touching on
difficult, but necessary topics.

Finally, my favorite genre is YA or the Young Adult genre. It was the first genre that
caught my attention due to its popularity at the time (specifically its dystopian subgenre),
and it still has a place in my heart. Even though there is division on whether this style
should be considered a genre or just an age range, the complex evolution and growth it has
had has allowed it to develop its own characteristics. It is targeted for a demographic of 12
to 18 years old, but a large percentage of its readers surpass this age range. In many of these
novels, the protagonist must struggle to find their identity, their place in the world, and
navigate the obstacles of life. The plot of the story is always closely related to the
protagonist’s age and experiences. In YA, one can constantly run into themes such as
coming of age, first love, friendship, relationships, growing pains, identity, and, sometimes,
struggle with corrupt authority (dystopian). Some of the most popular and exemplary books
of this genre are The Harry Potter saga by J.K. Rowling, “The Hunger Games” saga by
Suzanne Collins, and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky. The genre
was created as a transition from children’s literature to adult literature in order to help
teenagers and young adults cope with the struggles of becoming an adult.

Although it is common for these genres to be mixed with each other in order to weave
together more complex, intricate stories, each one of them has their own characteristics,
tropes and style of writing. To sum up, these three genres have had a huge impact, not only
in my reading choices and life, but also have been of utmost relevance in the modern
literary world. Their well-deserved popularity comes as a result of their focus on human
connection and their ability to resonate with people from different backgrounds, thus
making them a top choice in my reading list.
Ericka Castillo
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