Pennsylvania’s Most Popular Book Genre May Surprise You
Reading a great book is a special experience, and as it turns out, where you grew up or currently live could somehow impact the kind of books that you like…
Researchers at Cloudwards, as reported by Real Simple, have scoured the web and looked at search trends to determine the most popular book genres in each state. The study revealed that romance is the most popular genre in the U.S., coming in as the most popular genre in an impressive 22 states. Second place was a tie between general fiction and poetry, with both of those genres snagging nine states. Fantasy was also the top genre in six states, and family-themed literature was the most popular in three states.
This study was in line with a 2024 study by Book Riot, which states that the most popular book genre in the U.S. is romance. "Romance has dominated the industry for a while now," they noted. "Not only is it popular and enjoyed by a devoted fanbase, but romance writers taught the rest of the industry how to sell books." There's even an entire organization dedicated to romance writing, called the Romance Writers of America.
Now, let's get to Pennsylvania. According to the Cloudwards study, per Real Simple, the most popular book genre in the state is poetry. Who doesn't love a good poem once in a while, right? That genre beat out all others, crowning it tops in the area.
When it comes to good bookstores in the area, it's great to see local book stores thriving, not only locally but across the country. There was a time when going to a bookstore was old fashioned, but it's trendy again. A popular one in the suburbs is Open Book Bookstore, located at 7900 High School Road in Elkins Park. This place has an array of books from Philadelphia authors, as well as all the regular favorites. Another is Main Point Books, which has been around since 2013. It also features local authors and is located at 116 N. Wayne Avenue in Wayne.
