If you’re short on time and never seem to be able to finish (or start) reading that book, then try this new strategy to make reading fun - read teen novels. They are fast reads, and you’re never too old to read young adult books. You’ll find that these books fit very nicely into a busy schedule.
There is nothing wrong with reading young adult books well beyond the age of 18. For example, the Harry Potter children’s series by J.K. Rowling has garnered readership among adults of all ages as well as children.
The advantages of reading teen books go well beyond the time factor. Find out here why you should read young adult novels if you want to enjoy reading more.
1. Take a break from the complexity of this world
If you have a busy day, a stressful job or other problems – and these days, that’s most of us! – then you’ll enjoy escaping the complexity of this world through reading teen books. Of course, there are problems and conflict in these young adult books too, but the content is simpler and cleaner.
If you are tired of worrying about which two countries are on the brink of impending war, or just want an easy read after a stressful work day, then pick out a teen novel that sounds appealing to you – it’s a great way to escape. We have some recommended reading for you at the bottom of this article.
This makes teen books one of the best books for adults. It's worth it for your mental health to take a break from all the negatives of the day.
2. Young adult literature is fast-paced; you won’t get bored
Young adults are a demanding readership! They want fast paced plots, lots of action and plenty of suspense or mystery. You too can reap these benefits when you read these books.
Unlike some introspective grown-up literature where very little actually happens in the blot, you won’t find endless boring descriptive paragraphs or complicated extra background information in young adult novels. Instead you can be assured that the book’s job is to keep the reader hooked – not the other way around. You'll notice that reading has become fun again!
There is no law that says adults shouldn't read YA. If in doubt, remember the Harry Potter series.
3. You can get more out of a teen book when you read it with an adult perspective
Whether it’s a book you’ve read before or one that is new to you, you will get more out of a teen book when you read it from an adult point of view – without even trying. This may involve discovering an extra theme of the book, exploring the relationship between two people, or simply something else which is too advanced for most young adults to notice.
This is why adults reading YA books is a good thing - you'll get an added dimension and level of appreciation for the novel that a teen reader audience might not get.
4. No, your IQ will not plummet because you are reading books you actually enjoy
Your IQ measures how smart you are. This won't change with what you read. Therefore, you can rest assured your IQ will not take a nosedive when you read teen books. If you're looking for ways to enjoy reading more, anything that gets you reading books again is a good thing.
Some young adult novels even make the reader think about current societal issues; this means that children’s books can often give you more intellectual stimulation than watching a poor quality TV program for adults.
A new world awaits you when reading becomes fun
You are never too old to read teen novels, and if you're looking to enjoy reading more, this is a great place to start.
Of course, just as you don’t enjoy all adult books, you won’t automatically enjoy all teen literature. Some of these will be a little too simple for any adult, and while others might be fine intellectually, you will still need to find one whose overall topic interests you.
Ultimately, when you pick a young adult novel that is appealing to you, you’ll get the satisfaction of benefiting in many ways, including escaping from the complexity of the adult world and getting more out of the book than you might have as a child.
Recommended books for you
If you’d like to get recommendations for outstanding young adult novels, we have a list of 10 great teen books that we recommend here at FlipFall magazine.
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