Top Ten Tuesday: Comfort Reads

May 31, 2022 Angela Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Tuesday

Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday, a weekly feature hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s topic is Comfort Reads. When Im having a tough time and need to escape from reality for a bit, my go-to genre to read is romance. Of course, it must have an HEA, but there are also certain qualities that I gravitate towards.

  1. Romantic comedy. Laughter is good for the soul, after all. The more banter, the better.
  2. Small towns. Communities filled with sweet and quirky residents are guaranteed to chase the blues away.
  3. Books set in another country or exotic location. If I can’t physically get away then I at least want to feel like Im on vacation.
  4. Hollywood. You can’t get farther from reality than the life of a movie star or celebrity.
  5. Historical romance. It can be a classic sweeping romance or a more humorous story. Just take me back to a different era entirely!
  6. Gal pals. Whether they’re BFFs or sisters, give me a group of strong women who stand by each other through thick and thin.
  7. Rock stars. Theres something fun about getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the music industry and feeling like part of a band.
  8. Single dad romances. It doesn’t matter if they are parents or guardians. My heart melts whenever I read about swoonworthy men who find love while raising young children on their own.
  9. Favorite authors. There are certain authors I trust to always pick me up. Penny Reid, Elle Kennedy, Sarina Bowen, Meghan Quinn, and Emma Chase come to mind.
  10. Re-reads. I wish I made more time for re-reads. Im never let down when I re-read a favorite.

What do you look for in a comfort or escape read?



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