Week 7- Assignment #2

The articles about YA that I read was "Who's Buying Teen Books?" and "Not Just for Teens." The articles stated that 55% of people buying young adult books are 18 and over and women age 30-44 are the largest group buying young adult fiction. One of the reasons this trend is occurring is because of series like Harry Potter, Twilight, and Hunger Games. These books are written about teens, but the stories are likeable to all ages. Another reason women age 30-44 are reading YA fiction is because it is a quick literary fix without the padding. I fall into the category of a woman age 30-44 and I couldn't agree more. I am so busy with the demands of my children, work, and volunteer work, that sometimes I want a book that is quick and gets to the story right away and I choose a YA adult book. Most young adult books focus on the coming of age stories and bring up feelings of nostalgia. Sometimes with the craziness that adult life brings reading stories that take me back to a more simpler time makes me feel calm in an otherwise chaotic life. I love thinking back to when I was in love for the first time and the newness of all of those feelings. By reading YA, these feelings and memories are brought back to life. So basically, I fit the stereotype of who buys young adult books and am proud of it! :)