Anyway, my undergraduate career had me picking a part classic literature. (British is my favorite.) And I like to think that I utilize those skills now whenever I read anything. I always thought that reason I love YA is because for school I had to read heavy classic literature, and while that may be partially true...I think there are some other reasons that have me coming back to it time and time again.
1. YA isn't just teenage romance.
Ok, I will admit I do love the teenage romance. There's something endearing about first love, and considering I married my high school sweetheart I probably give it more credibility than most adult readers. But the point is...that no matter if the book centers around fantasy, mystery, or action....there is always a love interest. Alight, I'm sure you can prove me wrong on this...but in all of the books I love there is always a love story. But it doesn't have to be the center plot!! I love a cute love story....but I don't always enjoy the Romance genre. YA allows me to indulge without committing to that being the only story line.
2. They are generally shorter.
Yes Harry Potter was long...but fantasy series aside, generally YA books are shorter. I am the type of reader who gets lost in books. When I read books, I see them like movies. I want to get the whole picture in one setting. So YA is a great option for me. Usually I can read an entire book (sometimes a couple of books) in one weekend. I have closure. I don't enjoy stretching books out over weeks....and in my new adult work schedule this is valuable to me.
3. Growth is usually key.
You learn so much growing up, and this is a key element to most YA books. You witness experiences that you have probably been through on your own path to adulthood. This generally makes for more dynamic characters...and allows the author to impart life lessons to the reader. When reading "adult books" you don't always get to witness that kind of growth. Usually the characters are already jaded by their experiences and so you dig into their background. Sure there's development there, but I love walking through experiences with the characters.
I love reading YA. I get to jump around to various genres, but I can rely on there being some kind of romance, it will be a short and interesting read, and I will witness some kind of growth in the characters. It's not just that it's modern, or that other critics haven't really ripped it apart yet...it's getting to experience that time when everything was simple and hopeful. It's enjoying the journey.
1. YA isn't just teenage romance.
Ok, I will admit I do love the teenage romance. There's something endearing about first love, and considering I married my high school sweetheart I probably give it more credibility than most adult readers. But the point is...that no matter if the book centers around fantasy, mystery, or action....there is always a love interest. Alight, I'm sure you can prove me wrong on this...but in all of the books I love there is always a love story. But it doesn't have to be the center plot!! I love a cute love story....but I don't always enjoy the Romance genre. YA allows me to indulge without committing to that being the only story line.
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| Some of my favorite Love Quotes come from YA Books. |
2. They are generally shorter.
Yes Harry Potter was long...but fantasy series aside, generally YA books are shorter. I am the type of reader who gets lost in books. When I read books, I see them like movies. I want to get the whole picture in one setting. So YA is a great option for me. Usually I can read an entire book (sometimes a couple of books) in one weekend. I have closure. I don't enjoy stretching books out over weeks....and in my new adult work schedule this is valuable to me.
3. Growth is usually key.
You learn so much growing up, and this is a key element to most YA books. You witness experiences that you have probably been through on your own path to adulthood. This generally makes for more dynamic characters...and allows the author to impart life lessons to the reader. When reading "adult books" you don't always get to witness that kind of growth. Usually the characters are already jaded by their experiences and so you dig into their background. Sure there's development there, but I love walking through experiences with the characters.
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| So much growth happens in your teen years |
I love reading YA. I get to jump around to various genres, but I can rely on there being some kind of romance, it will be a short and interesting read, and I will witness some kind of growth in the characters. It's not just that it's modern, or that other critics haven't really ripped it apart yet...it's getting to experience that time when everything was simple and hopeful. It's enjoying the journey.
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