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.
When in doubt, hit the books.
Sobbing like teenagers has never felt so good.
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Rediscovering the book series that redefined children's literature.
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These characters were there through thick and thin.
When YA books are just a tad too young, turn to New Adult books.
The Peter Pan author based his characters in real life.
"Don't try to make me grow up before my time..."
"I like good strong words that mean something..." —Louisa May Alcott
We accept the books we think we deserve.
By Allison Wild
This book dives into the true story behind every girl’s favorite detective.
Here be dragons and high-flying adventure.
These tearjerkers will leave you in pieces.
Winning prom queen is the least of these teens’ worries.
Nancy may have upgraded to a cellphone and a skateboard, but she’s still the plucky heroine of your childhood.
Crawl back through the wardrobe and experience Narnia all over again.