Teen novel sales soar as stories get sexier, more timely

“Book covers with bare legs, bikini tops, shiny leather handbags — no, it’s not “Sex in the City” but “Gossip Girl,” one of the new, definitely grown-up series of novels for the 12-to-18 crowd.”

“Books that look like adult ones, and sound like them, too, are the route publishers are following these days to attract teenage readers.”

“Called the “Young Adult” market, the field was considered all but dead five years ago, but has been revitalized with an edgier tone.” (from The Post-Gazette)