In this post, I'm referring to the historical nonfiction and historical fiction sub-genres as just as just their main genre, history.
For me, the long and short of this answer is this: I love history. I'm getting my degree in history, and I hope to make a career out of it. In my experience, though, saying "I love history" supposedly isn't enough when I'm asked why I read mostly history.
I had to take a bit of time to think about a more detailed answer, but I think I have a definite answer.
I find that reading history really energizes me, and I absolutely love learning. For me, reading books that add to what I plan to make a career of is both entertaining and a learning experience.
I have nothing against other genres. Starting in mid-November 2020, I've read quite a few more books within the fantasy genre. However, history is the genre I gravitate to.
For more details, please go read yesterday's post: Why You Shouldn't Assume That People Who Reads Exclusively History, Classics, or Nonfiction Are Snobs.
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