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Which Romance Novel Should I Read? A Newbie Quiz

Want to get into the world of romance novels but don't know where to start? Take Book Riot's Which Romance Novel Should I Read Quiz and find out!

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Tasha Brandstatter

Staff Writer

Tasha is the least practical person you will ever meet. She grew up reading historical romance novels, painting watercolors like a 19th century debutant, and wanting to be Indiana Jones--or at the very least Indiana Jones's girlfriend. All this led her to pursue a career in the field of art history. After spending ten years in academia without a single adventure in Mesoamerica, however, Tasha decided to change her career and be a freelance writer (although she's still waiting on that adventure). In addition to writing for Book Riot, she's a regular contributor to History Colorado, the Pueblo PULP, and Opposing Views. She also runs two book blogs: Truth Beauty Freedom and Books (title inspired by Moulin Rouge, best movie ever) and The Project Gutenberg Project, dedicated to finding forgotten classics. Tasha also likes to have a drink or two and blogs about cocktails at Liquid Persuasion, as well as small town restaurants on Nowhere Bites. Blog: Truth Beauty Freedom and Books and The Project Gutenberg Project Twitter: @heidenkind

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So you’ve been thinking about trying out a romance novel or two, but you’re not sure where to start. Book Riot to the rescue! We’ve got the answer to the eternal question, “Which romance novel should I read?” with a quiz that will (hopefully) hook you on the wonderful world of romance. No matter whether you enjoy historicals, chick lit, sci-fi, or comics, there’s definitely a romance novel out there for everyone. So let’s get started!

Looking for more recommendations? Check out the books that made Rioters romance readers for life, historical romances for genre newbies, what book should I read next, what historical fiction series to read next, and grab a friend or five for our book club book quiz!

Books recommended in this quiz:

The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory

Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas

A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole

The Cafe by the Sea by Jenny Colgan

A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole

Spectred Isle by KJ Charles

The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

Naked in Death by JD Robb