Hi all! Humble library worker here who is starting a new book club in January called “YA for A,” an adult book club for YA readers. (Though we may occasionally dip into Alex award winners, or the new adult genre) Adults are actually the largest demographic that check out from the YA section in our library district! Id love some recommendations for YA books that appeal to adults. The adults that I’ve spoken to so far have said they prefer ya books that aren’t TOO heavily romantic/ romance focused if that helps.
by cheesebinger
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Red Rising by Pierce Brown
And, if anyone is interested in reasoning behind the new book club, i live in a very large retirement-community oriented town. All of our book clubs heavily favor that community, from both meeting time, (10 am) to content. (Lots of John Grisham, the latest James Patterson ghost writer, Janet Evanovitch, etc) i have nothing against these authors as im a huge advocate for literacy, however, our book clubs were very clearly missing a huge audience of people ages 20-40 ish, professionals and young parents, people that WORK still, the likes. So, i took my shot and pitched my idea to management for it (and a book club that takes place in the evening) and they loved it! Ive never been in charge of a book club so I’m a bit nervous but optimistic for a few people to show up in January!
[The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49504061-the-once-and-future-witches)
{{Watch Over Me by Nina LaCour}}
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik could be reasonably described as Harry Potter with the danger and the political situation taken more seriously
I have five suggestions:
One of Us by Craig DiLouie
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Have fun!
A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking, T. Kingfisher
Boneshaker, by Cherie Priest. Has steampunk, zombies, and two PoV protagonists. Overall, a fun read.
{{ Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett }} It is the start of a series, but is a great book on its own. Another Pratchett book is this standalone: {{ The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents by Terry Pratchett }}
My recommendation for you would be FEED by M.T. Anderson. It contains a lot of societal commentary and focuses on themes of unconditional love, poverty, and teenage relationships (not necessarily romantic).
Any series by Jonathan Stroud!
All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir – thoughtful, delves into many social issues, and heartfelt!
His Dark Materials
Anger Is A Gift by Mark Oshiro!