31. Changing Expectations: The Evolution of Reading

In this conversation, Carlie and Majella discuss their changing expectations and critical views of romantasy books as they read more. They explore whether their judgement of books is due to becoming more experienced readers or if it's a result of the books themselves. Majella shares her current read, The Guild Hunter series, which she initially didn't expect to enjoy based on the covers but ended up loving. They discuss the idea of becoming more discerning readers and how their personal experiences and emotions can influence their enjoyment of a book. They also touch on the importance of being open-minded, trying different genres, and not being afraid to put down a book that isn't resonating with them. The conversation highlights the individuality of reading experiences and the importance of embracing personal reading journeys. 00:00 Changing Expectations and Critical Views 19:13 Theories and Speculation about A Court of Silver Flames 26:48 Introduction and Recap 33:17 The Influence of Personal Experiences on Reading 41:10 The Importance of Putting Down Unenjoyable Books 57:24 Conclusion