Find out where romance, fantasy, poetry, history, and other genres are most popular.
Researchers atCloudwardsscoured Google Trends data to determine which genres captivate readers most across different states.
The findings show an interesting geographical breakdown.
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General fiction and poetry tied for second place, dominating in nine states each.
Fantasy was strongest in six states, and family-themed literature in three.
Interestingly, Massachusetts is the only state to prefer history, while Californians are unique in preferring mystery novels.
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To get their results, the researchers reviewed Google searches for common book genres over 12 months.
So…did your favorite genre rank highest in your state?
See the full results below.
Who doesn’t crave a lighthearted read with a strong emotional payoff?
This category includes authors like J.R.R.
Jemisin, and George R.R.
Check out books by Isabel Allende, Jane Austen, and Carolyn Hyunh for starters.
