Teen Fiction

From relatable novels by favorite YA authors to the hottest new releases, find our diverse selection of the best fiction books for teens here.

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Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Awards Young Adult Winner: Don't Let the Forest In by CG Drews. Shop Now

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Return to the kingdom for a battle of power and love. Fearful: A Powerless Story (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Lauren Roberts. Pre-Order

Our August Young Adult Pick - Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas - A ghostly love story wrapped in mystery and magic. - Shop Now

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Available 12/2: Fate, magic and love await— the Lightlark Saga continues. Crowntide (B&N Exclusive Edition) (The Lightlark Saga Book 4). Pre-Order

B&N Exclusive: Sally sets off on a realm-hopping adventure against time. Hour of the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Megan Shepherd. Shop Now

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The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy (Boxed Set): The Summer I Turned Pretty; It's Not Summer Without You; We'll Always Have Summer

by Jenny Han

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Hunger Games 4-Book Paperback Boxed Set Deluxe Edition (The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Mockingjay, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes)

by Suzanne Collins

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The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy (Boxed Set): The Summer I Turned Pretty; It's Not Summer Without You; We'll Always Have Summer

by Jenny Han

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by Stephanie Garber

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The Twilight Saga Deluxe Hardcover Collection (Boxed Set)

by Stephenie Meyer

Best Fiction Books for Teens & YA

Discover our diverse selection of YA fiction at Barnes & Noble. Browse the best teen fiction books to find somewhere you can escape to without having to go very far. Whether you enjoy contemporary romance, mysteries, sci-fi or fantasy, get transported to another country, planet, or even to another dimension through books. If you need a little break from your surroundings, get a change of scenery straight from such remarkable stories as The Survivor Wants to Die at the End, His Face Is the Sun and A Forgery of Fate.

Teen fiction books are great for young adults because they offer emotional depth, relatable characters and often tackle valuable themes like identity and self-discovery. From longtime favorites like The Hunger Games to beloved new series like The Lightlark Saga, there are so many fiction offerings that we just can’t get enough of. Needless to say, YA fiction isn't just for teens; while books are often categorized as teen fiction due to their teenage protagonists and characters, they are written with the same skill as novels for adults. Coming of age stories can be relatable, helpful, and entertaining for all ages because readers are constantly growing & learning at any age. Whether you're a teen or an adult, enjoy YA literature in a wide variety of genres at Barnes & Noble.

Explore our List of Some of the Best YA Fiction Books to Read Today

Skyshade by Alex Aster
Reckless by Lauren Roberts
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Hour of the Pumpkin Queen by Megan Shepherd
Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe by C. B. Lee
Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft
Oathbound by Tracy Deonn
Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven
Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi

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