Young Adult Literature & Pop Culture

I get upset with the Twilight obsession sometimes. Still, I can't get upset with it because in a bizarre, movie & robert pattinson driven way, teenagers who wouldn't normally read are finding books again.

Not only that, they are loving them. Kids are reading series after series.

In no particular order, here are the most interesting pieces of Young Adult Literature tickling my fancy right now.

I've read some. Others are on the to-read list. Let me know if you've read them, or if there are others that I should read.

5 -Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Here's the B&N overview:

"Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker–his classmate and crush–who committed suicide two weeks earlier.

On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life. Clay is one of them. If he listens, he'll find out how he made the list.

Through Hannah and Clay's dual narratives, debut author Jay Asher weaves an intricate and heartrending story of confusion and desperation that will deeply affect teen readers."

It sounds very emotional, but good so I definitely want to read it.

4 - The Pretty Little Liars Series
Because of its initial popularity, this book series has been turned into an awesome ABC family series, and people wanting to get to know the characters better or to get ahead in what is happening are picking up the books in addition to watching it on tv.

3 - The Hunger Games Triology by Suzanne Collins

There are no words I can say to really tell you about the book and how awesome it is except this, go buy these and you'll be done before the long weekend is over. They're so good you won't want to put them down.

Also, the movie is coming out soon. Check it out:

2011 VMA - Music

2 - The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak


This was my favorite part of the overview of the book:

"This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul."

How can I argue with that?

1- The Outsiders by S.E. Hinson

I know, I cheated, this one is not new. You know you love it though. This book is too good not to be included. If for someone you didn't read it in middle school, go pick it up and read it because you're missing out.

Cheers to literacy, even if we get there through pop culture!