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In Why We Read What We Read, Lisa Adams surveys almost two hundred of the most popular books in the United States, identifying persistent motifs that keep readers turning pages. By exploring themes such as diet and wealth, the binary of good and evil, spirituality, romance, triumph over adversity, and controversy, Adams shows how these narratives reveal our collective psyche and shape social norms. The book offers an insider’s look at how bestsellers influence readers’ beliefs, values, and relationships, providing insight into why certain stories resonate across countless audiences.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Lisa Adams
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