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
Uplifting, absorbing, and thoroughly satisfying, The Mystery of Mystic Mountain is an equally tremendous read for rainy days inside or on the beach.
Jump onto your horse and let’s wrangle up some adventures with Janet Fox’s new middle grade novel, The Mystery of Mystic Mountain.
The Lamplighter is a compelling and very enjoyable read that blends elements of a historical novel with the suspense of a thriller.
Join Holocaust survivor and renowned psychologist Dr. Edith Eger, along with her grandson Jordan Engel, to discuss her memoir, The Ballerina of Auschwitz.
Don’t Let Me Down, a stand-alone companion to Hello, Goodbye, delivers a powerful story about family history and the struggles of growing up.
The best new audiobooks for teens, selected by AudioFile Magazine. Immerse yourself in the rich narratives brought to life by indigenous authors.
A heartfelt conversation with NYTs bestselling author John Schu, the acclaimed writer of the novel in verse, Louder Than Hunger.
The Divergent trilogy offers a thrilling dystopian adventure that challenges readers to question the very fabric of society and the nature of identity.
There’s a lot of great new YA audiobooks, including another charming queer love story from Jonny Garza Villa and a new mystery from prolific author Jane Hur.
The Gold Mystery Adventure is a futuristic adventure with a richly imagined world of underwater cities, metallic monsters, and space travel.