Good News for Romance!

[JackLuis]

"Romance Fiction: Getting Dirty in Dutch Country"

Legend has it that the first thing Gutenberg printed on his press was a beloved German poem. The second thing was an article on the death of publishing.

It's an old joke—and still relevant. The Association of American Publishers reports that U.S. book sales dropped by 1.8 percent in 2009, after a decline of nearly 3 percent the previous year. Books appear to be suffering a slow and rather boring death.

Except for one genre experiencing steady and unusual growth. In 2009 romance novel sales continued to defy industry trends, increasing to $1.4 billion, up $100 million, or 7.7 percent, from the previous year, according to Simba Information's annual Business of Consumer Book Publishing report.

Now to see how much of that $100 Mill you can put in your account.

 

[R. Richard]

I prefer to go for the 1.4 billion. Alas, I still have a VERY long way to go.

 

[michchick98]

"Romance Fiction: Getting Dirty in Dutch Country"




Now to see how much of that $100 Mill you can put in your account.

A tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny fraction. But I knew there was more than one reason I idolized Nora Roberts!

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

The quality of books is falling like a rock. Four books out of 5 are poorly written, boring, and cost too much.

 

[Verdad]

"Romance Fiction: Getting Dirty in Dutch Country"

The article says Amish and Menonite romance are the hottest at the mo. Huh!

 

[JackLuis]

The article says Amish and Menonite romance are the hottest at the mo. Huh!

I know! Makes you wonder what Ma and Pa are up to on those long cold winter nights, doesn't it?
No TV, No "Net"? "What do you want to do tonight Ma?" "Well I hear that coupling like beasts is disrespectful, so how about a Missionary, and a blow Job?"