A hilarious and nostalgic trip through the history of paperback pre-teen series of the 80s and 90s.
Gaby Moss is a Features Editor at Bustle and the author of GLOP- Nontoxic, Expensive Ideas That Will Make You Look Ridiculous and Feel Pretentious (HarperCollins, 2016). A self-proclaimed "elderly tween," her writing has appeared in Slate, GQ.com, The Hairpin, and many other fine publications. She lives in New York with a massive collection of BSC books.
“Gabrielle Moss pays homage to the pastel-tinted golden years
between Judy Blume and J.K. Rowling.”—The Washington Post
“A love letter to and analysis of the books that an entire
generation read voraciously.”— Buzzfeed News
“A researched and nostalgic look back at what made the genre so
successful, from cover art and feminist themes to fan favorite
authors and publishers.”—Chicago Tribune
“A history lesson, sociological study, and nostalgia trip in
one.”—Hello Giggles
“A nostalgic and hilarious tour through teen bookshelves and the
Golden Age of YA literature.”—Bitch Media
“Remember the days of The Baby-Sitters Club, Sweet Valley
High, and The Saddle Club? If not, Paperback
Crush will jog your memory in the loveliest possible
way.”—Brit + Co
“Writer Gabrielle Moss has a chatty, let's-dish tone that works
well for this trip down nostalgia road.”— Deseret
News
“A humorous and nostalgic ode to favorite YA series of the
era, from The Baby-Sitters Club, Sweet Valley High, and
beyond.”—Publishers Weekly
“Part history, part snark, part love letter to the
past, Paperback Crush is the hilarious pop culture
history book millennial readers have been waiting for.”—Bustle
“YA history buffs and academics alike will want to read, reminisce,
and chuckle through this fun and well-done work.”—School Library
Journal, Starred Review
“Moss' lovingly snarky writing style will fuel former teen-girl
paperback readers' appreciation, and the 1980s-style graphic design
adds to the nostalgia.”—Booklist
“Reading the book is like having a conversation with a close friend
with a shared obsession for young adult literature.”—Foreword
Reviews
“Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of '80s and '90s Teen
Fiction filters the Rosebuds of Moss's literary innocence
through the bright lens of experience.”—The Amazon Book Review
“This is not your typical history of fiction book, as it is funny,
quirky, self-deprecating, and just downright fun.”—Geeks of
Doom
“A deep retrospective of teen romance novels of the ’80s, ’90’s,
and early ’00s.”— Geek.com
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