Most book lovers have been reading for as long as we can remember. And when we graduated from picture books and chapter books to young adult books, it was like discovering a whole new world. We’d stay up late into the night reading with the help of book lights (or even flashlights)—but today’s YA readers are lucky to have smartphones and ereaders, making late-night reading binges even easier.
Young adult literature is often considered the bridge between childrens’ books and adult books—though if you ask us, there’s definitely nothing wrong with being an adult who loves YA lit! (We even have a list of books for that.)
The world of books for teens and young adults is growing rapidly, and we're keeping up with all the latest trends. Stay on top of Reese Witherspoon’s latest YA book club pick, or browse our own selections for the best YA book club books. Check out young adult books that have stood the test of time, or modern releases that spotlight more diverse voices and characters than ever before. Keep scrolling to browse everything from classics to diverse new releases in every genre, from YA romance to cozy mysteries to coming of age stories.
These entertaining yarns will delight readers of all ages.
Whether at a high school, boarding school, or college, these mysteries all take advantage of their particular setting.
If you love Lois Lowry's classic novel, then your eyes will be opened by these ten other reads.
A classic genre shifting to appeal to a fresh audience.
The prolific author wrote more than 20 books.
By Allie Roos
Don't let the genre fool you! YA whodunits deliver plenty of grown-up twists and turns.
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”―Virginia Woolf
By Nicole Klett
Honest, hilarious, and relatable: Readers will fall in love with these books like "Every Day" by David Levithan.
From fantasies to works of historical fiction, explore captivating page-turners from some of today’s most popular Chinese authors.
By Shealea Iral
Sherlock's little sister would take any of these sleuths as her Watson.
By Olivia Mason
Dive in to the trials and tribulations of fictional first kids.
Once you begin reading their spellbinding stories, you won't be able to put them down.
By Shealea Iral
Explore writing from native authors.
YA author Dahlia Adler recommends 17 amazing reads.
By Dahlia Adler
Think you know everything about the Peanuts gang? Think again.