How have your reading tastes changed over the years?

I read a lot. I honestly don’t know how many books a year. I’m sure there are people who read much more.

I am a reading snob. I cannot tolerate pulp. I refuse to spend my time on poorly written books for the mass market. I think it comes from my degrees, one of which is in classics.

I’ve read a lot of classical Greek literature and philosophy and tons of what are commonly known as the classics of English literature. I actually read Shakespeare for fun. I’ve cheated on that though. I’ve acted in many of the plays, so I’ve grown used to the language over the years.

About five years ago, I made a conscious decision to stop reading literature with straight storylines. Now, I read only LGBTQ literature: novels, memoirs, history, poetry, romance, etc. I simply decided I’d read enough of your stories, and it’s time I read about me.

What about you? Have your reading habits changed over the years? Have you made a conscious decision to read certain types of books? Please tell us.