Six top novels connected to the 1980s

Darren Croucher writes YA novels with a partner, under the name A.D. Croucher. At the B&N Reads blog he tagged "awesome fantasy/mystery novels from—or almost from, or inspired by, or spiritually connected to—the [19]80s," including:

Wintersong, by S. Jae-Jones

If you’re a fan of [1980s fantasy movie] Labyrinth—and let’s be honest, how could you not be?—then you need to get your hands on Wintersong. When Liesl’s sister is taken by the Goblin King, Liesl must travel into the Underground to save her. The Underground is a dark, enchanting world Liesl must work out how to navigate and survive in. This debut is a spellbinding tale of love, music, and finding out who you really are. It comes out in February, but fear not, here’s a sneak peek of the first five chapters, because you’re awesome and you deserve it.

Read about another entry on the list.

--Marshal Zeringue