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
Join us on the virtual book tour for Mark Lavine’s excellent young adult novel, ForeverChild: A Novel of the Future!
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of young and old readers for over a century.
The Lightning Thief is the first book from the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. This novel follows Percy, a twelve-year-old boy with dyslexia and ADHD.
Is Stargirl a good book? Jerry Spinelli’s kid-friendly masterpiece is an absolute must-read for those who seek to imbibe the value of self-acceptance.
We have five excellent YA audiobooks for your teen to enjoy while they savor the last days of summer — or head back to school!
If you’re a parent or caregiver looking for ways to help your kids form healthy digital habits, look no further than Jessica Speer’s book, The Phone Book!
Ron Lieber’s The Price You Pay for College adeptly empowers readers to chart a meaningful path to a quality college experience.
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl is a powerful and emotional read that urges us never to forget the horrors of war.
ForeverChild: A Novel of the Future is a must-read for any dystopian fiction fan with a keen eye on the present and future.
Anyone who reads Mockingbird will come away with a renewed appreciation for the power of perseverance and compassion in the face of tragedy.