39 min

The biggest young adult book takeaways from the last decade Bookmarked: A YA Book Podcast

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A decade has closed on YA. Recent years saw young adult books grow in leaps and bounds. In our latest episode, we explore some of the ways YA books surprised us. We also talk about what we think YA has in store for us in the next 10 years.

In this episode ...


We're changing the format of the show (again)
What were some of the biggest surprises from the last decade?
Is it just us or was nostalgia huge?
Were there too many reboots?
The past decade saw the rise and fall off the big YA blockbusters
Do some genres stand the test of time?
Politics took a front seat
What are our predictions for the next decade?
Should vampires make a comeback?
Where does diversity fit into all of this?

Get in touch ...

Let your voice be heard! There are several ways you can get in touch with us and interact with the show. Your messages might be included in the next episode!


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Saul Marquez: @SAULMARQ
Michael Burns: @_michaelburns
Mary Dempsey: @EmKateDee (BookTube)
Spencer Miller: @SpencerBMiller

Bookmarked is brought to you by Audible.com! You can get a FREE audiobook when you sign up for a 30-day free trial membership. Click here for more info!

A decade has closed on YA. Recent years saw young adult books grow in leaps and bounds. In our latest episode, we explore some of the ways YA books surprised us. We also talk about what we think YA has in store for us in the next 10 years.

In this episode ...


We're changing the format of the show (again)
What were some of the biggest surprises from the last decade?
Is it just us or was nostalgia huge?
Were there too many reboots?
The past decade saw the rise and fall off the big YA blockbusters
Do some genres stand the test of time?
Politics took a front seat
What are our predictions for the next decade?
Should vampires make a comeback?
Where does diversity fit into all of this?

Get in touch ...

Let your voice be heard! There are several ways you can get in touch with us and interact with the show. Your messages might be included in the next episode!


Record and send us a voice message!
Follow and talk to us through Twitter!
Send us an old-fashioned email!

Follow the hosts ...


Saul Marquez: @SAULMARQ
Michael Burns: @_michaelburns
Mary Dempsey: @EmKateDee (BookTube)
Spencer Miller: @SpencerBMiller

Bookmarked is brought to you by Audible.com! You can get a FREE audiobook when you sign up for a 30-day free trial membership. Click here for more info!

39 min