11 Ways You Know You're a YA Reader
YA books may feature teen heroes, but readers know that these rebels with a cause can be enjoyed at any age. We asked the genre's biggest fans on Facebook and Twitter to finish this sentence: You know you’re a YA reader when… Below is a list of some of the most popular comments. Let us know which one is your favorite, and don’t forget to tell us what makes you a YA reader!
1. "Someone tells someone to do something and you volunteer as tribute," says Annie.
2. "You sort all of your favorite fictional characters into their Hogwarts houses," says NerdyMom.
3. "You start wondering what secret abilities people have as they pass you by," says Bluestocking Circle.
4. "You're reading the same series as your kid," says Kelly.
5. "You know that 14-year-olds are really smart and capable of overthrowing just about anything," says Shelly.
6. "You 'let go of a breath you didn't realize you were holding,'" says Megan.
7. "You buy books for your teens, but they're really for you," says Rachael.
8. "You're looking for Alaska," says Roxi.
9."You hear 'Always' and think Snape; you hear 'The odds are against you' and think Katniss; you hear 'Diverge' and think Tris; you hear 'Okay' and think Hazel and Gus," says TheRightLeftBlog.
10. "You roll your eyes at love triangles, adorkable boys, princesses, overthrowing-the-government plots, and angst, but eagerly pick up the next book hoping for more!" says Laurel.
11. "You're 67 and you still think YA contains some of the best writing available," says Bonnie.
Which of these responses speak to the YA reader in you? Let us know in the comments!
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Check out more recent blogs:
The Ultimate Fall Reading List for YA Book Fans
Why Fiction is Suddenly Swimming with Mermaids
Shelf-Discipline: How to Read More Before Your Next Book Spree
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When you can't stay away from them no matter how hard you try or the teen section at the library
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#12 When you realize YA is just a generic label and see books categorized in YA, actually can be read by anyone with stories that can have more meaning for anyone. #13 When you realize the YA label is used as a marketing ploy just to target a specific age audience when in reality you care less about labels & read what you like.
Each YA that I have read bring a sense of adventure, energy, and hope that is often found in youth, but is not so readily apparent as progressive years are left behind.
Heather wrote: "When you prefer them to Adult books where their version of romance makes you uncomfortable and you only wanted a sweet love story......"Amen!
carinne wrote: "Ive been promising myself I'd read more adult books but when i went to my bookshelf I only had two, neither of which I wanted to read."So true!!
Like 3, 8 & 11 (although I'm 56 and not 67). YA fiction seems more flexible and thought provoking than most of mainstream fiction and fantasy/SF.
message 11. . 2 years older but... I love Sara Maas books! Never disappointing! woo hoo I see there's a new one!!!!!
Not quite 67 but I'm getting up there! (The three books I bought my teen for Christmas have not been touched by her, but I've read them three times :P )
You know your a YA Reader when you find yourself looking up at everyone through your lashes while biting your bottom lip.
Joey wrote: "You know you're a YA reader when you keep telling yourself you've got to read more Adult books, and you do, but you always find yourself coming back to YA. It's like a relationship that never goes ..."Yessssssssss!
My brain is like "You're 30. Grow up. Read some Steven King or Anne Rice or something."
While a new YA book or a good fanfic whispers: "Come to the dark side. We have cookies to go with those angsty love triangles."
You know you're a YA reader when all your previous book boyfriends are suddenly younger than you #IHateGrowingUp
Genres are too strictly defined: some books are very good, some are not so good. Very good literature crosses boundaries. YA, chick lit are limitations: as if THE ‘ normal ‘reader were an adult male.
I know I live on YA bcs 1, 3, 5, 6, 10 totally apply to me...........god I swear I coudnt survive without my YA books
I know I live on YA bcs 1, 3, 5, 6, 10 totally apply to me...........god I swear I coudnt survive without my YA books
















