Young is a State of Mind

"I see now that dismissing YA books because you’re not a young adult is a little bit like refusing to watch thrillers on the grounds that you’re not a policeman or a dangerous criminal, and as a consequence, I’ve discovered a previously ignored room at the back of the bookstore that’s filled with masterpieces I’ve never heard of."

~ Nick Hornby

Yes, yes, and YES! You don't have to be young. You don't have to be an adult. It's probably a bonus if you're a homo sapien, but honestly, you just need to be able to read to pick up a YA book. And summer is the best time to do it, when you're theoretically kicking back and soaking up some rays.

Why YA? Well, besides why not, the best thing about these types of novels is that the  story 'rules' aren't as restrictive. Authors are allowed to roam outside the fence of the usual genre restraints, making for some outside-the-box great reads.

Check out some of my favorite authors:

Jill Williamson

Lisa Mangum

Travis Thrasher's Solitary Tales series

Lisa T. Bergren's River of Time series

And if that's not enough, here's an entire list of authors over at Family Fiction.

Summer Challenge: Read at least 1 YA book.