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.
Because the wizarding world doesn’t have to end at Hogwarts.
By DeAnna Janes
Even though they're fictional, these memorable characters would have made the perfect BFFs.
Slip into a world of summer love and hilarious mishaps.
Revisiting this Judy Blume classic was kind of a religious experience.
By DeAnna Janes
We're still taking our cues from our literary kid-heroes.
Revisiting the classic children's series by Gertrude C. Warner on its 75th anniversary.
A Wrinkle in Time created the space, especially for girls, to be interested in science fiction and fantasy.
Who wouldn’t want an invitation to Fezziwig’s Christmas party?
Revisiting these favorite stories helps a writer to realize her own coming-of-age story might be embarrassing, but kind of awesome, too.
More than 100 years later, the wisdom of Anne of Green Gables lives on.
A writer revisits a childhood favorite and finds it's not all butter churning and buggy rides.
By Sharon Steel
It seems insane these books were ever intended for kids.
The National Book Awards announce their complete list of finalists for 2015. Which books will you read?
Get lost in stories of survival, discovery, and determination.
Prevent the "I will turn this car around" ordeal and keep the kids entertained with a tablet full of excellent ebooks.
Is vintage horror scarier than contemporary thrillers? We think so.
By Emily Sharpe