Having worked in public libraries for many years the theory proposed in this book that women generally tend to read fiction rather than non-fiction is correct for many readers. Women and men also tend to read different genres of fiction or, more precisely, men do not read certain genres. Some prople of course read all types of books depending on their mood.
Topics included in the book include reasons why women like to read; real books versus e-books; the influence of reading as a child and / or teenager on adult reading; how women choose reading material; romance and erotica written by women for women; crime novels preferred by women as opposed to crime novels read by men; science fiction and fantasy; the effects of literary blogs on women's choice of reading material; the opinions of women writers on their reading and readers; book clubs and literary festivals; sites in England associated with literature; bookshops and libraries; under representation of women in nominations for book awards; attitudes towards men's writing and women's writing.
The author also looks at the two book titles that most frequently appear on lists of the most popular titles read by women - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Both of these books, as well as becoming films and television programs, have many spin-offs either based on the titles, characters within the novels, parodies etc. These include the Bridget Jones Diary series and Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.
Information gathered for this book was based on a survey undertaken by the author as to how and why women read books and what they read.Quotes from respondants to the survey questions are used to illustrate theories.
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