Skærlæsere
Skærlæsere is a term that has emerged in Danish reader communities to describe people who actively seek out and engage with love-themed content across genres. The word appears in online forums, book clubs, and social media discussions rather than in formal literary criticism, and its exact usage varies by context. In some cases, skærlæsere is used as a neutral descriptor for readers who consider romance or relational development a central aspect of the works they read. In other contexts, the term can function as a self-identifier within communities that share recommendations, discuss relationship dynamics, and analyze emotional arcs in fiction and media.
Etymology and scope: the term is typically understood as a compound related to love (kærlighed) and readers
Characteristics and activities: skærlæsere often participate in exchanging titles and reviews, highlighting scenes of intimacy, consent,
Reception and criticism: as a loosely defined label, skærlæsere can be inclusive but also accused of overgeneralizing