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
An exciting blend of spy thriller and fantasy, offering a fast-paced narrative that will appeal primarily to Young Adult readers who enjoy Greek mythology.
An emotionally resonant read for children aged 10 and up who are dealing with identity, friendship drama, and coming to terms with feeling “different”.
In this conversation, Nancy Hudgins takes us behind the scenes of Books Good Enough for You, a fascinating look at the legendary editor Ursula Nordstrom.
Books can transform abstract ideas into page-turning adventures, inviting young readers to explore truth, identity, and what it means to live well.
A must-read for readers who wrestle with big questions or long to see themselves authentically reflected on the page, and of course, for those who adore dogs.
Get ready for big opinions, bigger questions, and one unforgettable dog-loving heroine in Claudia Mills’s Calliope Callisto Clark and the Search for Wisdom!
Fast-paced, elegant, and moving, perfect for every reader who’s ever fallen in love with Pirates of the Caribbean or stories about Bonnie and Clyde.
If your young reader loves a thrilling blend of magic, self-discovery, and the power of friendship, they’ll be captivated by these middle-grade fantasy stories.
A thrilling, fantasy adventure ideal for readers who enjoy action-packed, character-driven fantasy with themes of friendship and courage.
An ideal read for anyone who enjoys character-driven narratives, secret-society tropes, and stories that use the fantastical to explore real-world issues.