Young adult books is a great genre to choose from no matter what your age. I think sometimes we get bogged down in today's world with labels, assumptions, and preconceived notions. Just because a genre targets youngsters, it does not mean the book does not hold merit for an older audience. Think about some of the classic young adult books: Lord of the Flies, To Kill a Mockingbird ... even The Hunger Games. All of these books appeal to an older audience as well. Sometimes a good book is simply that, a good book. Adults like good messages just as much as the young. They like to explore a lot of the same themes - bravery, independence, finding yourself. Let me tell you, there are plenty of us adults who still haven't "found" ourselves yet! So I say this to all of you out there that think you are too old to enjoy this genre -- give it a go! There are some real gems out there. A lot are classics. Don't deny yourself the pleasure of a good book simply because it has been categorized as one thing -- you will be preventing yourself from discovering some really good books out there! To learn more go to http://www.new-young-adult-books.blogspot.com. |
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