All things being equal, which would you prefer–a mystery? Or a love story?

I didn’t even need a cup of coffee to think about this answer, well maybe a few sips.  If you follow me, then you know it’s hands down, a mystery.  But I won’t pass up a romantic suspense if that counts.

I was thinking somewhere along these lines the other day.  I have always been drawn to books with suspense.  Next would be chick lit.  But why?  I am usually wrong about the whodunit and/or surprised about the ending.  So why am I drawn to these type of books.  Is it the fast pace? The can’t put down, need to read another page type of read?

I have signed up for a couple, few, ok, many challenges for 2012.  And was thinking maybe I should do a little personal challenge and that is to step a little outside of my comfort reading zone and try to read a few books that fall under different categories.  Any recommendations and/or suggestions of a 5 star from a different genre?  Would love to hear your suggestions, plus, lol it would go towards one of my challenges lol.    Seriously, I feel I need to broaden my reading genres.  Thanks for the help!!!