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’ve been an avid reader of sci-fi and fantasy for years with the odd classic thrown in. In recent years I’ve gone all out on the classics from 100 years ago or more, due to their lack of copyright, and have loved it. I love putting myself into the era and thinking about how the world has changed since then.