Is historical fiction dead to you?

Do you know this lady and her children?

Are you reading as much historical romance as you ever have?

Some say it's dead. Some say there is nothing new to be written or read. What do you think?

My thoughts include:

1. the fact that many people do not want to read a "big" book. Tenacity has been bred out of most by computers and phones, wifi, streaming and music videos.

2. I also say it is the fault of poor education. Lack of understanding for basic American history is faulty...and getting worse now that we have CRITICAL RACE THEORY, especially here in the south.

3. Many Americans—GOD HELP US—cannot read...and/or do not like to. Here in south Texas, as an example, 55% of those graduating from high school cannot read at 8th grade level.

Trust me, I know because I ran a PR business here for 15 years and I had so many high school and college kids apply for my internships and their letters of application were filled with misspelled words, poor grammar and silliness. 

The case for reading historical fiction? Ahhh. I return with my thoughts on that one!

For now, tell us if you are reading as much historical fiction as you ever have! Why or why not?