What makes you want to read novels? Do you really have a favorite author/novelist? Did you ever read any of "the classics" – and who exactly determined their "classic" classifications?
Some people prefer non-fiction. I definitely do not. So much of it is based on individual's lives or opinions or interpretations or assumptions. There's great value in reading some and a waste of time in reading others.
Value and waste are determined by the reader.
Stories can provide great value in versatile ways, genres, styles, with serious or humorous views and characters. The anticipation of a new novel by a favorite author is like waiting for Christmas.
That's all for my Monday Musings . . .
Father, thank you for my love of reading and writing novels. Apart from you, I can do nothing. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Into the Fire 
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