Expanding Your Reading ~ New Boundaries For New Adult
Last Week I featured Lisa as she talked about Paranormal New Adult. Today I have Jennifer Ibarra discussing Sci Fi and Fantasy New Adult. Let's bring these awesome NA alternatives into the light!
One of the most exciting new book categories to emerge in the last few years has been New Adult. Most of us are familiar with Young Adult, no doubt because of its dominance in the last two decades: HARRY POTTER, TWILIGHT, THE HUNGER GAMES, THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, ELEANOR AND PARK, just to name a few. But New Adult snuck up on all of us when no one was looking, because it filled a void for the 18-25 age group that Young Adult wasn't quite hitting.
Today, about one in four Americans falls in that age group—no wonder they’ve been hungering for books that speak to them. The first genre to really make its mark in New Adult has been Contemporary Romance, and it’s been such a dominant genre that booksellers often fold New Adult books into their Romance sections, rather than break it out into its own section.
What will it take for New Adult to get its own section? More genres to make up the rich, diverse world that 18-25 year olds want to read about--and Science Fiction & Fantasy feels poised to be one of those breakout genres in New Adult in the coming years.
This is the Harry Potter generation. The kids who were pulled into reading by one of the most magical (literally!) books to come along in generations. As they grew up, they began to devour other speculative fiction books—we only need to look at today’s movies to see what books were embraced by this generation in the last decade. And now as they move into their twenties and establish themselves as adults, they’ll naturally want to read about characters their own age, going through many of the same things they are. And wouldn’t it be great to marry that love for speculative fiction that many of them formed as kids with the issues and themes that resonate with them now?
New Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy can marry the two. We’re already seeing these types of stories played out in fan fiction—and it’s no wonder that many in this audience flock to fan fiction to get their fix. While Contemporary Romance remains hot in New Adult, other genres are gaining momentum, and it’s only a matter of time before New Adult expands into these other genres. And I for one can’t wait!
Title: THE POLARIS UPRISING (Polaris, Book 1)
Author: Jennifer IbarraSynopsis:
No citizen shall be left behind.
Life in Neress is simple. For nearly four decades, people have known exactly what’s expected of them. Obey the rules, follow the path that’s been laid out, and everything will be provided for: food, shelter, education, safety. No need goes unmet.
But the cost is steep: you lose all rights to make your own choices in life.
In seven years, eighteen-year-old Ryla Jensen will come of age and take over for her father as president of this idyllic nation. Groomed since childhood to take on a role she’s not even sure she wants, Ryla’s only escape from the pressures of duty is her sister, Alanna. But when her eyes are finally opened to the oppressive regime her father built, she begins to question everything she’s set to inherit—and finds herself at odds with her sister’s blind allegiance to their father.
Torn between loyalty to her family and the fight for freedom, Ryla must decide just how far she’s willing to go to make a stand and risk losing the person she loves most in the world: Alanna.Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Polaris-Uprising-Jennifer-Ibarra/dp/0989499200/ref=sr_1_1_bnp_1_pap?ie=UTF8&qid=1394650021&sr=8-1&keywords=polaris+uprisingBarnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-polaris-uprising-jennifer-ibarra/1117138587?ean=2940149490080 Apple iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/the-polaris-uprising/id731384481?mt=11 Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-polaris-uprisingSmashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/365533Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18046385-the-polaris-uprising
Jennifer Ibarra grew up on a steady diet of books, Star Wars, and other fantastic feats of the imagination. Her debut novel, THE POLARIS UPRISING, is the first book in a planned trilogy and has been called "Frozen meets THE HUNGER GAMES," exploring family drama, romance, and political intrigue against a dystopian backdrop.
She lives in Silicon Valley, where she does marketing for a tech company and spends her time running, cooking, baking, and keeping up with celebrity gossip.
Connect with her on:jenniferibarra.comgoodreads.com/jenniferibarra facebook.com/officialjenniferibarra twitter.com/writejenwritewritejenwrite.tumblr.com
One of the most exciting new book categories to emerge in the last few years has been New Adult. Most of us are familiar with Young Adult, no doubt because of its dominance in the last two decades: HARRY POTTER, TWILIGHT, THE HUNGER GAMES, THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, ELEANOR AND PARK, just to name a few. But New Adult snuck up on all of us when no one was looking, because it filled a void for the 18-25 age group that Young Adult wasn't quite hitting.
Today, about one in four Americans falls in that age group—no wonder they’ve been hungering for books that speak to them. The first genre to really make its mark in New Adult has been Contemporary Romance, and it’s been such a dominant genre that booksellers often fold New Adult books into their Romance sections, rather than break it out into its own section.
What will it take for New Adult to get its own section? More genres to make up the rich, diverse world that 18-25 year olds want to read about--and Science Fiction & Fantasy feels poised to be one of those breakout genres in New Adult in the coming years.
This is the Harry Potter generation. The kids who were pulled into reading by one of the most magical (literally!) books to come along in generations. As they grew up, they began to devour other speculative fiction books—we only need to look at today’s movies to see what books were embraced by this generation in the last decade. And now as they move into their twenties and establish themselves as adults, they’ll naturally want to read about characters their own age, going through many of the same things they are. And wouldn’t it be great to marry that love for speculative fiction that many of them formed as kids with the issues and themes that resonate with them now?
New Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy can marry the two. We’re already seeing these types of stories played out in fan fiction—and it’s no wonder that many in this audience flock to fan fiction to get their fix. While Contemporary Romance remains hot in New Adult, other genres are gaining momentum, and it’s only a matter of time before New Adult expands into these other genres. And I for one can’t wait!
Title: THE POLARIS UPRISING (Polaris, Book 1)
Author: Jennifer IbarraSynopsis:
No citizen shall be left behind.
Life in Neress is simple. For nearly four decades, people have known exactly what’s expected of them. Obey the rules, follow the path that’s been laid out, and everything will be provided for: food, shelter, education, safety. No need goes unmet.
But the cost is steep: you lose all rights to make your own choices in life.
In seven years, eighteen-year-old Ryla Jensen will come of age and take over for her father as president of this idyllic nation. Groomed since childhood to take on a role she’s not even sure she wants, Ryla’s only escape from the pressures of duty is her sister, Alanna. But when her eyes are finally opened to the oppressive regime her father built, she begins to question everything she’s set to inherit—and finds herself at odds with her sister’s blind allegiance to their father.
Torn between loyalty to her family and the fight for freedom, Ryla must decide just how far she’s willing to go to make a stand and risk losing the person she loves most in the world: Alanna.Links:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/The-Polaris-Uprising-Jennifer-Ibarra/dp/0989499200/ref=sr_1_1_bnp_1_pap?ie=UTF8&qid=1394650021&sr=8-1&keywords=polaris+uprisingBarnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-polaris-uprising-jennifer-ibarra/1117138587?ean=2940149490080 Apple iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/the-polaris-uprising/id731384481?mt=11 Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/the-polaris-uprisingSmashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/365533Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18046385-the-polaris-uprising
Jennifer Ibarra grew up on a steady diet of books, Star Wars, and other fantastic feats of the imagination. Her debut novel, THE POLARIS UPRISING, is the first book in a planned trilogy and has been called "Frozen meets THE HUNGER GAMES," exploring family drama, romance, and political intrigue against a dystopian backdrop. She lives in Silicon Valley, where she does marketing for a tech company and spends her time running, cooking, baking, and keeping up with celebrity gossip.
Connect with her on:jenniferibarra.comgoodreads.com/jenniferibarra facebook.com/officialjenniferibarra twitter.com/writejenwritewritejenwrite.tumblr.com
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