Blog posts by Jane Ekhtman

Why Adults Should Read YA and Where to Start

Jane Ekhtman

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Rumor has it, John Green’s 2012 novel The Fault in Our Stars reached the bestseller list not by trending within its teen readership, but by its secretly popularity with adults. It’s worth pointing out that it’s usually teens who are embarrassed by adults adopting their media interests. So, why is it when it comes to books it seems it’s often adults who feel ashamed to be caught reading a book published specifically for teens? Why should the nationwide obsession with youth culture not extend to its literature? Or…