21-12-2025 20:30 via theguardian.com

Romance Fiction Is Booming, And It’s Not Just Because Of Love

“It is possible, with your small candle, to make your way in the darkness. One delight, against all this. The world crumbles, and lipstick sales go up. And so, too, do sales of romantic fiction.” – The Guardian (UK)
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