I have learned many things from romance novels -- including some great recipes and sassy comebacks -- but most of all living vicariously through the heroine. So if she's a writer, I escape from my own life into her world. If she is a firefighter, suddenly I'm putting out fires. And, if she is off on my unexpected adventure, it's like I've been on an adventure before returning to my regularly Monday morning routine. I just love books. :-)