NYR More

The Most Bizarre '80s Choose Your Own Adventure Books

Choose Your Own Adventure

First Posted: 06/06/11 05:06 PM ET Updated: 08/06/11 06:12 AM ET

Inspiring
 Funny
 Typical
 Important
 Outrageous
 Amazing
 Innovative
 Beautiful

flavorwire.com:

Back in the days before video games became as ubiquitous as they are today, Choose Your Own Adventure books were the escape from reality of choice for young boys (and girls) the world over. About 250 million of them were sold in the ’80s and early ’90s, and as with any great idea, they spawned a slew of imitators.

Read the whole story: flavorwire.com

FOLLOW HUFFPOST BOOKS

Related News On Huffington Post:
 

Read more from Huffington Post bloggers:
Sam Calagione

Sam Calagione: Seven Beers for Seven Books

Once the cooler weather comes, my ideal evening involves lounging on the couch by the lit wood stove, sipping a red-wine glass full of craft beer while reading a good book.

Filed by Zoë Triska  | 

More in Books...


 
 
  • Comments
  • 1
  • Pending Comments
  • 0
  • View FAQ
Comments are closed for this entry
View All
Recency  | 
Popularity
Mum
557 Fans
06:18 AM on 06/07/2011
I managed to keep my kids from reading the choose your own adventure books that were popular when they were little and I did it mostly by suggesting that if they really wanted to choose their own adventure instead of reading one by a great author then they should write it themselves.
Permalink  |