Stories that Surpass Age
In my last post, I had mentioned how there are stories that are marketed to children, but, as an adult, I found them to be enjoyable. Since I work in youth services, I often find myself reading stories that are written for people much younger than me. Often times, the reason is because I want to find the right story for the right reader. Reader's advisory is a big part of my job and it makes me a better librarian when I know the genre that my immediate patrons are interested in. That being said, there are times when I purposefully choose a juvenile book to read for pleasure. It's not out of a sense of work duty - although it helps, nevertheless. It's simply because I've heard the hype about a particular book, for example, or I remember reading a particular author's work as a child and I want to read more from them, to see if I'd enjoy their work now, as an adult. Sometimes, I just happen upon a book and the story sounds compelling. I also get recommended books...