Yes!! Me too! I used to mostly gravitate toward books written by men (sci-fi, mystery, occult, horror) and films directed by men (sci-fi, action, occult, horror). It was totally a mood and personality thing with me. I was angry and super cynical, so I only gravitated toward things that were violent or that no one gave a chance. I didn't feel feminine (whatever that means) either.

Until I met my boyfriend. He loves reading books by women and films directed by women. He reads books of all genres. Suddenly, I'm reading nonfiction, too, and giving unknown authors and directors a chance. Same with music! I went from angry, depressed, and cynical to at peace, though still a bit cynical 🤭

He's always so engrossed in the books he reads and films that he watches that it made me really curious, and now I can't go back!

Now I just read the blurb, and if the story sounds interesting, regardless of genre or medium, I'm sold.

He broadened my mind. Now I get to add loads more books to my shelf!! 😄