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
Engaging, tuned-in performances are what will keep teens listening to these five Earphones Award-winning selections exploring history and real-life issues.
Ghosts of Winter is a thrilling ghost story and a dive into small-town American history—perfect for middle-grade fans of spooky tales and the past!
Award-winning author Dusti Bowling discusses her new novel The Beat I Drum, which spotlights Connor Bradley’s experience with Tourette syndrome.
Join us on an exciting adventure as we unlock the secrets of the U.S. Constitution on the virtual tour for Gary Gabel’s The Constitution Kids.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea delivers a thrilling underwater adventure that blends cutting-edge science with exploration, revenge, and wonder.
This month’s recommendations feature magical matches of audiobook and narrator (and one where a chorus of voices is key to bringing the story’s message home).
Deep is the Fen offers a world that feels both magical and deeply familiar. This is a fantasy adventure you won’t be able to put down until the very last page.
Michael Okon’s Dragged Down Deep is a sophisticated young adult thriller—utterly exciting, fast-paced, and utterly fascinating.
In this interview, we sit down with Jodi Dee, author of the captivating novel Energy Wars: The Awakening—a story designed to empower readers.
This Just Between Us journal is a fantastic tool for creating shared time and finding connections between mother and son.