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From the Lighthouse

From the Lighthouse

Arts:Books

The Power of Love, or Why We Read Romance Novels

The Power of Love, or Why We Read Romance Novels

2017-11-29
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Romance fiction is often unfairly maligned as silly and escapist, largely because of its association with a female readership, but in terms of popularity, nothing beats romance. This week, Stephanie and Jimmy discuss the phenomenal power of the romance novel with romance expert Associate Professor Hsu-Ming Teo. 

For more info visit our website at: https://www.fromthelighthouse.org/

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