Something Like Normal and Where the Stars Still Shine author Trish Doller joins us to discuss the complicated issue of the influence of adult readers on teen fiction. How do the two audiences read differently? Do adults see teen characters through a different lens than teen readers? We also talk about some of our favorite misunderstood YA characters and why their stories resonate with teens.

Sarah chats with Suzie Townsend, agent with New Leaf Literary & Media, Cora Carmack, author and Lisa Desrochers, author, about the emerging New Adult fiction trend. 

Sarah and Laura discuss fictional portrayals of female friendship, including recommendations for books that do it differently and the type of relationships that are often overlooked in fiction.