I used to read a lot of romance among other genres, but majority of it was romance. I have been blaming the fact that almost all romances come under the same format and pattern with slight differences (85% true) but the truth is, i'm nearing 30, and I do think my taste is changing and i am unable to grasp what genres i'm into? I read Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb and actually had a nice time, a book i tried to read 5 years ago and failed because it felt boring. I still read romance, don't get me wrong, but i always get bored half way through because maybe it is personally not my thing anymore. Same thing happened with thrillers/mysteries.

Has anyone felt or gone through the same thing?

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Hi everybody,

I need some other perspectives on my ''issue''! Quotation marks cus it's not an actual issue..

I love reading but also gaming, knitting, crocheting, doing puzzles, coloring books, diamond painting, you name it. How do you divide the time between these? Okay knitting etc. is easy with audio books but audio books are not my fave, so I rarely listen to them.

I just got a new game that I love and want to play allll the time but then obvi I can't read and there's so many books that I have to read. Also I've been knitting a beanie for myself for like two years that I would very much like to finish but alas, something else always comes up :D It is a never ending cycle and I always end up feeling like I'm neglecting a hobby.

Does anyone here want to try to get into a new genre in 2026? What is it?

I am trying to get into more japanese/korean literature next year, and for those who love them, would you mind recommending me some? I prefer something light and short like 200-300ish pages. Thank you!

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