Best Young Adult Book Recommendations

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.

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The Re-Read: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Crawl back through the wardrobe and experience Narnia all over again.

Saddle Up: 11 Books About Horses

Ride off into the sunset with these endearing stories about majestic creatures. 

Rediscover the Magic of P.L. Travers' Mary Poppins

Get reacquainted with the original story that stole the hearts of readers everywhere.

17 Spooky Halloween Books for Kids

Tuck yourself in and prepare to be up all night.

Poll: Which Judy Blume Novel Do You Want to See Adapted?

The beloved author is ready for her work to go from page to screen. 

11 Children's Books Like Winnie-the-Pooh That We Still Love

Take a trip down memory lane with these nostalgic childhood favorites.

10 Captivating Writer Biographies

See these talented authors in a whole new light.

21 Beach Reads to Pick Up This Summer

Make the most out of your days in the sun.

All Seven Harry Potter Books, Ranked

Every Harry Potter book is magical—some more so than others. 

8 YA Books We Can't Put Down

This spring, tuck into an addictive young adult novel.

Spanning Genres: The Lasting Influence of Lois Lowry and Her Work

The author explored both light and heavy subject matter—covering everything from contemporary adolescence to dystopian worlds and the Holocaust.

New A Wrinkle in Time Trailer Is Meg-nificent

The latest preview for the adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's classic story doesn't disappoint.

Anne of Green Gables Returns to PBS in The Good Stars 

This Thanksgiving, a more grown-up Anne faces more grown-up challenges.

The Paper Bag Princess Dances Its Way onto the Big Screen

Elizabeth Banks and Margot Robbie are teaming up to adapt Robert Munsch's feminist fairy tale.

Authors Speak Out for National Bullying Prevention Month

Dean Koontz, Peter Lerangis, and more discuss the power of words and how we need to change the conversation.

10 Life Lessons from the Peanuts Gang

Celebrating more70 years of Charles M. Schulz's beloved characters.

All the Feels: The First Book That Made You Cry

A roundup of the hounds and lovers who broke your heart.

Words of Wisdom from Judy Blume: 10 Favorite Quotes

Inspiration from the woman who taught us about relationships, growing up, and independence.

The Farm from Charlotte's Web Could Be Your New Home

The Maine farm where E.B. White wrote and set his children’s classic is going for $3.7 million.

PBS' Little Women Adaptation Gets Big Names and Fresh Faces

Angela Lansbury, among others, is set to star in the 2018 adaptation from PBS Masterpiece.