Fiction is one of the most popular genres of literature, even in the good old days, before the Cullens were feuding with werewolves, even before Voldemort killed off Harry’s parents, perhaps even before goblins had secrets. One thing remains constant, though – the fueled imagination of the writers and their ability to suck their readers into a different world, completely void of having to think of anything else.
I have to admit that I’ve spent too many nights (which easily progressed to too many mornings) reading about Harry and company as they faced dragons and went into dungeons, cast spells and uncovered mysteries – all in all saving both the wizarding and non-magical world. I’m sure the vampires and werewolves had the same thing in mind, too. Beating the bad guys and resolving conflicts is never told in a better way than that which is completely different from our daily realities.
A non-fiction read is good from time to time, but personally I believe that the kid in me (and in all of us, I’m sure!) needs to get out every now and then. Keep those hearts flaming and those minds running at a hero’s pace. Reading can be educational and informative, but we cannot discount the bigger truth that it can also be the best kind of entertainment available to us today. It’s beyond words how letters blended together, with no magic more than the writer’s creativity, are able to sweep us off our feet and take us on a broomstick, carpet, or whatever kind of ride there is.