The YA Authors Writing Adult Books You'll Obsess Over
About this episode
Laura R Yamin and guest Kelly Mayfield discuss YA authors transitioning to adult fiction and the importance of school libraries.
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you loved YA but drifted away — or if you're a YA fan wondering where to start in adult fiction — this episode is your permission slip to do both. School librarian and book lover Kelly Mayfield joins Laura to talk about the YA authors crossing over into adult fiction, and why the YA genre has been ahead of the curve on diversity, representation, and storytelling for years. From Rainbow Rowell's slow-burn adult romances to Jesse Q. Sutanto's cozy mysteries with unforgettable ensemble casts, Kelly shares four authors you'll want on your radar — whether you're coming from YA or discovering them fresh. It's also National Library Week, so we're talking about why school libraries matter more than ever and the real-world impact they have on literacy and access. 📚 BOOKS MENTIONED Rainbow Rowell Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary YA / Romance | Audio ✅ Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary YA | Audio ✅ Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell — Buy on Amazon | Adult Contemporary Romance | Audio ✅ Cherry Baby by Rainbow Rowell — Buy on Amazon |…
People in this episode
Host: Laura R Yamin
Guest: Kelly Mayfield
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Amazon
Books & works: Eleanor & Park, Fangirl, Slow Dance, Cherry Baby, The Obsession, You Will Never Be Me, Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
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