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
If you’re an expert on young adult books and feel that we must know about one of your favorite books for teens, then you can send us suggestions on books for preteens and tweens through our Twitter handle or with #thechildrensbookreview. And we certainly hope you’ll chat with us and share your faves on Instagram or Facebook with #teensread. We’re looking forward to connecting with you!
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Discover Great Books for Teens and Young Adults
Inventive, fast-paced, and atmospheric, this treasure-quest adventure takes readers on a roller-coaster ride through the jungles and islands of the Philippines.
Kids who love a good mystery — whether it’s solved with a lab notebook, a magnifying glass, or quick thinking — will find plenty to dig into with this roundup.
Get ready for a wildly fun STEAM-powered adventure full of mystery, unlikely heroes, and wood-eating zombies in Melanie Abed’s Zombie Zoo!
A gripping and emotionally resonant animal fantasy, The Junkyard follows a resilient community of abandoned dogs who must unite to defend their sanctuary.
A deeply moving and raw young adult novel in verse that explores the painful aftermath of a high school athlete’s sexual assault and her journey toward healing.
Fast-paced, packed with tantalizing clues, and deliciously suspenseful, Zombie Zoo is a debut story guaranteed to keep readers turning the pages.
Dive into summer reading with a curated collection of standout books handpicked by award-winning and New York Times best-selling author Meg Medina.
The ancient myths of the Greeks collide with the modern world of cars, cell phones, and skittles in this rollercoaster fantasy school story.
A riveting adventure that explores loss, sustainability, community, and faith while offering a hopeful reflection on survival, love, and resilience.
What began as an exchange of advance reader copies quickly became a rich conversation about storytelling, disability, and threads connecting their new novels.