There’s a plethora of young adult and dystopian novels that teenagers can indulge in. While the Harry Potter, Hunger Games and Lord of the Rings series will always be popular amongst every age group, we’ve chosen the best books for teenagers to dive into if they haven’t already! Some old, some new; they’re sure to have teens engrossed and inspired.
Maya Angelou’s book is a true testament to how one can approach the difficult trials of time. The memoir of her childhood is tragic, but the strength and optimism she holds encourages readers to follow in her footsteps and use hope to guide them.
Fifteen-year-old Christopher Boone is an interesting teenager; he can connect with animals but not other human beings. He’s known to be intellectual, but there is no place for social interaction in his life. On the day his neighbor’s dog is killed, Christopher sets out to solve the murder, using Sherlock Holmes as his inspiration.
The eldest of three daughters, Sophie finds herself under a spell that transforms her into an old lady after she attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste. In order to break the curse, Sophie needs to break the contract between Howl and Calcifer but discovers that there’s more to Howl.
Five high school students deemed as “outcasts” come together to form a band that helps each of them find themselves in ways they never thought it would. It’s a heartwarming tale of different personalities coming together and using each other for emotional support when they have no one else they think they can depend on.
One of Us Is Lying follows five students in detention and unravels the mystery of how only four make it out alive. Simon, the student whose death was ruled as a murder, had the intention of revealing gossip about the four students he was with during detention - making each one of them a suspect.
Violet and Theodore meet on the ledge of the bell tower where they both had the same idea on how they would, unfortunately, end their lives. Upon meeting, the pair realize the two can help each other emotionally and they begin to explore Indiana together
Set in 2044, Wade Watts only feels alive when he’s in the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. Wade devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden in this world but finds himself surrounded by players who are willing to kill in order to obtain the final prize.
When Sara was 13, she found out that she was breaking the law by living in the US. Her parents had fled Iran when she was two and she was unaware of her undocumented status. Americanized follows Sara’s journey to getting a green card and her experiences as an Iranian-American teenager as she tries to keep her fears of deportation at bay.
Eleanor and Park both have emotional troubles that make them feel alone. They soon find solace in each other’s presence and build a connection unlike any other. Rowell captures the true essence of being a teenager and allows readers to truly connect with both characters.
Little Women is a true classic that follows the lives of Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, and details their journey from childhood to womanhood. It is loosely based on the author’s life and showcases how devoted the sisters are to each other.
While Bridge to Terabithia is classified as Children’s Literature, it tells an inspiring tale of friendship that teenagers can learn from. The book follows friends Jesse and Leslie as they create their own world in a forest nearby, going on many magical adventures together.
Woodson shares what it was like to grow up as an African-American in the 1960s - sharing emotionally charged poems allowing readers to have a glimpse of what life was like back then, and beautifully reflects the joy of Woodson finding her own voice through writing and poetry.
This trilogy of fantasy novels is a must-read for those teenagers who love fantasy novels, Norse mythology and Percy Jackson. Written by Rick Riordan himself, we follow Magnus Chase who has recently discovered that he is the son of a Norse god.
When Sadie’s younger sister Mattie is found dead, her entire world falls apart. She’s determined to bring her sister’s killer to justice on her own and follows the few clues left behind in order to find him. A radio personality overhears Sadie’s story and soon becomes obsessed with the case - starting a podcast to track Sadie’s journey of revenge.
On Ruby’s tenth birthday, she discovers that she has developed new abilities that she can’t control. She’s soon on the run, desperately in search of a safe haven. She soon finds a group of kids who managed to escape the rehabilitation camp and sticks to them but tries her best to not get too close.
Emma is set in the fictional village of Highbury and involves the relationships of people from a small group of families. It is known as a ‘comedy of manners’ and depicts issues of marriage, age and social status.
A classic and well-known novel, Lord of the Flies documents the events of a plane crash on an uncharted island that leaves a group of schoolboys stranded. With no supervision, the boys celebrate their freedom and attempt to forge their own society. Order quickly deteriorates and chaos ensues.
Dune is a science fiction novel that tells the story of a young Paul Atreides who is tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the most valuable thing is a spice called melange, that extends life and enhances consciousness.
Four Dead Queens uncovers a conspiracy that murders the nation’s four ruling queens, as two teenagers join forces in order to find answers and solve their deaths while trying to stay alive.
What I Didn’t Post on Instagram is a collection of essays that shows readers that we are all just trying to be human behind the heavily filtered posts online. Each essay features anecdotes from different women, detailing the truth behind the photos each of them posted on their profiles.
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