Recommended Romance Novels For Young Adults: Find A Book To Read On The Beach
75As a young adult I read a few romance novels like the month selections for Harelquin, but I found teen novels not as interesting. In seventh grade I was already reading books like Dances With Wolves in seventh grade, although my teachers thought I should be perusing Judy Blume novels instead. When it comes to recommending romance novels for young adults I would suggest on doing this on a case by case basis. My number one pet peeve consists of parents who parents who censor reading material and television programs for their teens. Teens are just going to want to figure out what all the fuss is about, and might even come to regard you as somewhat of a mini dictator in the process. If you are a parent who objects to your kids reading certain types of books, and I seriously suggest you should back off a bit. It is far more preferable to have your children reading at home than to go out to parties experimenting with more daring activities. Reading is just that, exploring a fantasy world that is not always true to life. Some religious publications argue that young people should only read sanctioned romance novels, but that seems a bit limiting in my mind. I say let your children go to the library and pick out the books they like to read. If they want to read a few romance novels, let them do this as long as they are picking out books on other subjects like science, history, and biographies.
Set rules about when teens can read fun books, and explain to them that whereas you may not agree with their reading choices, it up to them to decide what they like to read. Besides, part of learning how to read is figuring out what you like as an individual, and it is almost guaranteed kids will sneak out of the house to check out or purchase clandestine books if you forbid this. Do you really want to be that narrow minded book banner other teens smirk at? I remember how my friends and I all giggled at the mom that had to read a Sweet Valley Teens novel I gave her because of "objectionable material," which consisted of the twin Jessica lying about being fourteen so she could date an older boy. The book actually taught a lesson about how lying is wrong, but this went completely over the head of the overprotective parent. I say not, so let your teen figure out what types of books they might like to read.
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The Harlequin Teen Series
Harelquin is the Canadian publishing company that is well known for their entertaining monthly reading selections. Now they have launched series of books that are geared teens called Harelquin Teen series.
I did not grow up in a household where reading selections where censored by parents, but this appears to be a suitable genre for guardians who are worried about their teens reading books that are too risque. Taking a look at their site it is easy to see that the current selections are modern, relevant, and not just centered around romance. The novel Tagged almost sounds like a modern Nancy Drew, which might be interesting for teens to check out.
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The Twilight Series
Initially I was just not interested in reading the Twilight Series, but now that I started reading it I can see why it appeals to many women of all ages.. Twilight, Breaking Dawn, Eclipse, and New Moon chronicle the romance between the teen Bella and the vampire Edward. My point of view is that anything that keeps teens reading must be pretty good, even if I do not understand the current popularity in stories about vampires. Movies about vampires are best blockbusters at the moment, and you know something is here to stay if teen girls are lining up around the theater and down the street to see the latest movie versions of Stephanie Myer's novels on the silver screen.
Teens love the romance between Bella and Edward, and anything that will encourage them to spend more time in their rooms reading cannot be all bad, can it? When your teen is reading you can catch up on cleaning the house, or finally get around to some of those books collecting dust on the shelf.
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Artrush,
Just my life experience speaking here, but I remember as a teen kids just found ways to read books their parents considered contraband.
Thank you for a great written hub and good selection of book.
Hi Hello, Hello,
These novels would definitely be popular among teens.
Good read.
GREAT Point, I have two girls 11 and 13 and they love to read. I myself NEVER ever read a single romance novel. They love Twilight! I agree with your point. Plus you want them to be empowered with practical knowledge not ACCIDENTAL experience! Great to hear from your SweetiePie, love your work as always, Peace :)
Glad everyone could see where I am coming from. I think it is better for kids to read what they like rather than sneak out and go do things behind parents backs. By allowing kids to read fiction to their hearts content they will soon realize it is fantasy.
I started reading novels when I was just 10 years old. I think I read like the Sweet Dreams novels, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys and the like. Then when I was 13, I started reading adult novels (much to the chagrin of my mother). Like you, I'd definitely recommend reading teen novels. Not only are they very interesting but for us here where English is not our first language, it is a very good way for us to learn more about your language :). Thanks for this hub SP. Thumbs up!
Emievil,
You write English very well, and honestly I thought you spoke English and another language since birth.
Nice hub SweetiePie! I agree with you that I don't want to read the Twilight series but if they promote reading than there must be something about them. I remember reading the Anne of Green Gables series, Ann Rinaldi books, and other assorted teenage romance novels that even when I read them now I'm still enthralled.
Kendall,
I am glad you understand what I mean. Why discourage teens who love to read by being overly smothering and restrictive? There is not point to that really! I think Stephanie Meyer is a talented writer, I am just not interested in vampire stories myself.
a good read, I love romance!
Excellent list of romance novels you have sweetiepie (Julia. Best of luck for more of them.
Glad you enjoyed this article antonrosa and soni2006!
I see life experience here. Tanks for good hub! I soon will have child and going to remember this advice.
Some parents think they have to preview all movies and books for their kids, but I never understood that way of thinking. Of course my mom did restrict certain things we watched like Nightmare on Elm Street was not allowed, and the interesting thing is many other kids my age actually watched those movies. My mom felt books and movies were okay as long at there was not a large amount of violence. Other books and movies were okay, and we actually got more out of these because my parents explained things to me when I had questions. The over controlling parents usually had kids that would read certain books and movies behind their backs. Honestly there were certain books I had no interest in because I was allowed to read and watch what I wanted. I just think if the kids are teens parents should give them a bit more freedom than being a constant hall monitor.
i do agree with what you say that the more parents restrict their child to read a certain book, the more they become curious as to why that is and it causes them to become sneaky. Encourage teens to read books more especially those books with lesser pictures since it enhances the teen's creative thinking ability. Also it enhances their reading skills. They can become fast readers, widen their vocabulary.
Nice hub sweetiepie!
lilly_dens,
I thinks parents need to realize just because characters do something in a book does not mean these actions are going to be acted out by their kids. Novels are fiction, and parents should give their kids more respect than assuming they have such poor judgment. I appreciate your comments!
interesting hub sweetiepie.
we do know that parents want to do what's best and good for their kids, including sheltering them from anything dangerous, immoral or violent. But as much as they want their children to not know about these things,there will come a time that they'll know about it. And i agree with you sweetiepie that parents should give their kids respect & a chance to form opinions and judgments on their own. and yes,it's only fictional, parents shouldn't be too strict about it.
One thing I have noticed Brandy is parents who shelter their kids a little too much often have the opposite result than what they have intended. Of course this is a personal choice, but I was never restricted from watching certain books and movies, and I turned out fine. Well I was not allowed to watch overly violent movies when I was younger, but that was about it. I believe education is key, and sharing your concerns about a book or movie is much more powerful than saying it is completely off limits.
Great Hub SweetiePie! I have two boys, ages 22 and 7 but both are very avid readers. We never restricted what our oldest read or watched. We just always tried to be there to answer any questions or explain and really to guide in what was reality and what was fiction. It turned out really well, I imagine we will continue our philosophy with our youngest son as well. Thanks for sharing!
MyMastiffPuppies,
That sounds like a good policy for your family.
See if you can find PS I Love You. It's sad but sweet. It's about a teenage girl who falls in love for the first time. She finds out the boy she falls for has cancer. At first, everyone thinks he'll survive but he doesn't.
Twilight didn't appeal to me. The writing itself is weak. However the main character is left blank enough that any girl can identify and plug in her own needs into the character. It makes Bella attractive because you can fill her with your own yearnings but she doesn't stand alone.
Most teen romances are written poorly.
I know its not a typical romance but The Hunger Games has a romance in it. Sexless romance but its there.
Thanks for sharing your opinions Tirzah!
A cool hub. As a romance writer it's nice to know what young people are reading these days.
Thanks for sharing. :o))
Thank you kirutaye!
I totally agree with you, SweetiePie, parents should totally support their kids' reading habits, especially where I'm coming from where English is not a primary language. I even feel kind of sorry for those who don't enjoy reading since books are still way so much more interesting than the movie versions.
Good hub! I also think that children should be encouraged to read wide and varied ( within reason) and not a pre-censored list of what their parents think they should. I certainly read wide and read early, It really helped my language and personal development. I will also recommend the young adult series Chaos walking: Knife of never letting go, Ask and the Answer etc. although not strictly romance they are very good YA novels with strong characterisation and plotting and romantic themes among others.
Sunshine Uy and Dacmo,
Thanks to both of your for sharing your insights on not censoring the reading material of young people, which is something I believe in strongly.
Nice hub. Been really looking for more romance books for y.a. Noted to read "Tagged"
Hi Gramicore,
I love to read, so glad I could give a few suggestions.
Hi great romantic hub..... thanks....
sweet pie you are beautiful and romantic
Fatest Car rider,
I appreciate your compliments!
kdupree,
thanks for reading and commenting.
The only time my mom tried to censor my reading was she didn't want me to read romance novels until I was eighteen. And yet, she allowed me to read Clan of the Cave Bear and VC Anderews in sixth grade. That never made sense to me, since those books were worse in my opinion.
Hi Stephanie,
I think parental censorship of reading material and shows can be very inconsistent. For instance, I have witness parents who do not want their kids to read books or watch movies that might have mild sex scenes, but then they allow them to watch movies, read books, and play games with gore and violence. I actually do not like books with too much violence, or movies of that genre, so I find that the teen romance novels are much more tame.
SweetiePie --
Have you checked out any of Lizzy Ford's young adult romance novels?
Hi Matt Edmondson,
I have not, but thanks for suggesting Lizzy Ford's books to readers of this hub.
Good hub! Children must encouraged to read books. Keep up the good work.
I think a kindle or a nook is a good way to encourage younger people to read because they often are more interested in technology.
artrush73 2 years ago
Very nice Hub, very interesting psychology for young adults.