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
A Seal Upon the Heart is a creative and memorable tale that delves into the very core of what it means to live and to love.
Fitting Indian is not only a moving coming-of-age novel—it’s a vital conversation starter about culture, mental health, and belonging.
In this authentic and engaging sequel to Worldwide Crush, Kristin Nilsen captures the exhilarating and often anxiety-inducing experience of a first crush.
In this slow-burning adventure quest, readers will immerse themselves in the vibrant and mesmerizing atmosphere of West African magic, myth, and culture.
Exciting, funny, and heartwarming, On Emerald Wings is the perfect fantasy adventure tale for readers who love a good quest.
The Counsel of Crows opens The Unraveling series with an imaginative premise: a world where sentient animals inherit the earth after humanity’s extinction.
Succeeding as both a grief narrative and an environmental story, Loon Cove Summer offers an emotionally satisfying, character-driven contemporary fiction.
This middle grade novel, The Vale, offers a timely exploration of AI development, family loyalty, and the balance between virtual and human relationships.
From fantastical adventures to real-life peril, these audiobooks, all given stellar performances, will keep young listeners’ attention.
Newbery Medal winner Meg Medina, it meant fifteen years of returning to her “graveyard file” before finally bringing Graciela in the Abyss to life.