In 2008, right around Twilight’s first theatrical release, it seemed that most people I knew were extolling the virtues of reading young adult fiction as actual adults. I always sort of winced at the notion. There are so many wonderful works of adult fiction already in existence, ready to expand minds — and what about the kids who think that stuff like The Hunger Games or The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a bit too pedestrian?
Well, they might cozy up to this list: a handful of works meant for adults but suitable for the more voracious youthful readers too.