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We don't like reality, and who can blame us? The escapism market is going strong and stronger as the romance, scifi and fantasy novel biz booms. [NYT]

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escapism Aug 30, 2010 6,706 When times get tough, science fiction pulls us through
books Apr 13, 2009 4,749 As Our World Crumbles, Readers Clamor For Science Fiction
romance novels Apr 8, 2009 1,325 Escape!
romance novels Feb 14, 2009 2,891 Love Conquers All
stylista Oct 22, 2008 2,996 Your Sick Boss Fantasies Acted Out On Stylista
the cinema Oct 21, 2008 1,259 Talking Dogs Cure Recession
living the dream Aug 14, 2008 11,449 “Time Warp Wives” Opt To Re-Enact Depression, War
kronk burger Jul 2, 2008 10,019 What Would The Ultimate Nerd Wish-Fulfillment Look Like?
poll Feb 29, 2008 5,163 What Do You Look For In Science Fiction?
bionic woman Nov 8, 2007 278 Bionic Woman’s Greatest Enemy Is Apathy
prison Mar 18, 2006 1,119 Go To Jail, Play Video Games
mmorpg Mar 16, 2006 3,864 Washington Article on Sara Andrews, Transsexual Elven Mage

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