Books and Novels for Teens and Young Adult Readers, Ages 12+
Discover the best books and novels for young adult readers and teens through our curated collection of books.
Many adults wonder if teens actually read for fun anymore, others say, thanks to smartphones, they are reading more than ever … just not books. Between homework and social lives, sports and activities, maybe even a job, time is certainly beginning to get stretched thinly for teens (or young adults, if you prefer). Here at The Children’s Book Review, even if, statistically speaking, it’s true, we are not giving in to the idea that teens don’t like to read for pleasure. So … calling all young adults! We’re ready to dazzle you with the young adult book picks that we carefully select to feature from the 4,800+ books published for teens each year. You’ll find books in the following subjects: Fantasy: Supernatural Fiction, Myths & Legends, Romance, Memoirs, and Non-Fiction.
Here are a few young adult book reviews and lists to get you started:
Must-listen Audiobooks for Teens and Young Adults | Audiobook List
A Thousand Nights, by E.K. Johnston | Book Review
Best Young Adult Books with Rachel Caine, Author of Midnight Bites
Everything, Everything, by Nicola Yoon | Book Review
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Discover Great Books for Teens and Young Adults
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From near-future NASA missions to intergalactic portals, these middle grade reads take young readers on journeys beyond Earth.
Join us as we launch the virtual book tour for the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series by Rick Williams Sr., where cosmic adventure collides across two worlds!
More than a story about escape, The Secret to Belonging is a meditation on what it means to build a home within yourself.
For any child who loves animals, So You Want to Be a Veterinarian is the perfect starting place for fueling big career dreams.
Capturing the emotions and friendships that characterize life in middle school, Best Friends is a story about music, experience, and growing into oneself.
An excellent choice for middle-grade readers who enjoy adventurous stories about friendship, bravery, and the power of working together.