If you’re into fantasy, do you ever pick up a romance and give it a shot? Or read a historical fiction book if you’re into scifi? It’s a leap of faith that doesn’t always work out but when it does it’s pretty sweet.
I asked a friend what her favorite book was, and she said The Goldfinch. I had never heard of it and hadn’t read any fiction/contemporary like it, but it ended up being such a great surprise. It was one of the few 5 star reads of that year and I never would have experienced it if I hadn’t taken the chance.
I’d say every so often, just take a chance. You might be pleasantly surprised.
I always like to try to step out of my comfort zone. I was once strictly a mystery/thriller reader but I picked up a fantasy book after discovering BookTube and my eyes were opened to a whole genre I once thought I would hate. Now I try to follow BookTubers/BookTokers that read similarly to me and some that read just outside what I’d normally pick up. That way I’m hearing about books I know I will enjoy and some that I can pick up to give a try (and usually end up enjoying).