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Teens & YA Books

Discover the best young adult fiction books, nonfiction books for teens, and popular new releases you must read.

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Embrace your true calling. The Lightlark Saga continues. Crowntide (B&N Exclusive Edition) (The Lightlark Saga Book 4) by Alex Aster. Shop Now

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An Archive of Romance Deluxe Illustrated Edition: A Study in Drowning Novella

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An Archive of Romance Deluxe Illustrated Edition: A Study in Drowning Novella

by Ava Reid

To anyone who wanted more Effy and Preston, here's your wish granted. This companion novella to A Study in Drowning is a charmer in more ways than one.

Our Monthly Young Adult Pick: A love beyond words — a war that could destroy it. Songlight by Moira Buffini. Shop Now

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Relive the 50th Hunger Games in a stunning collector's edition. Sunrise on the Reaping: Collector's Gift Edition (The Hunger Games) by Suzanne Collins. Shop Now

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Better in Black: Ten Stories of Shadowhunter Romance (B&N Exclusive Edition)

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Better in Black: Ten Stories of Shadowhunter Romance (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Cassandra Clare

Cassandra Clare returns with a spellbinding assortment of short stories. The new collection gives us the chance to rekindle the connection with our favorite characters from the Shadowhunters universe. Prepare to be swept away by a fresh set of unputdownable romances.

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Brace yourself for the conclusion that will change everything. The Rose Field (B&N Exclusive Edition) (The Book of Dust Series #3) by Philip Pullman. Shop Now

Dark secrets, a dangerous obsession, and murder. Hazelthorn (B&N Exclusive Edition) by CG Drews. Shop Now

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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Heartstopper, Volume 5

by Alice Oseman, Alice Oseman (Illustrator)

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The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel

by Maggie Stiefvater, Stephanie Williams, Sas Milledge (Illustrator)

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unOrdinary Volume 3: A Graphic Novel

by uru-chan

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American Born Chinese

by Gene Luen Yang, Gene Luen Yang (Illustrator)

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Nimona: 10th Anniversary Limited Edition: A Graphic Novel

by ND Stevenson, ND Stevenson (Illustrator)

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Heartstopper, Volume 1

by Alice Oseman, Alice Oseman (Illustrator)

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The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel: (A Modern Visual Adaptation of Homer's Epic Tale of Greek Mythology for Young Adults)

by Gareth Hinds, Gareth Hinds (Illustrator)

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Heartstopper, Volume 4

by Alice Oseman, Alice Oseman (Illustrator)

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Heartstopper, Volume 2

by Alice Oseman, Alice Oseman (Illustrator)

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Visit Barnes & Noble for the best selection of young adult fiction books, from bestselling YA series like The Hunger Games, and Red Queen, to the most popular YA authors like Holly Black, Cassandra Clare and Kerri Maniscalco. You can also find nonfiction books for teens, such as George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue and Colin Kaepernick’s Change The Game.

Expanding within the fiction space, there’s everything from heartfelt and hilarious romcoms to action- and magic-packed fantasy worlds. Discover the best young adult literature, with plenty of crossover between teen and adult audiences, there’s something for every reader. Greek mythology is reimagined in Lies We Sing to the Sea, juicy suspense abounds in Ace of Spades and you won’t be able to put down The Honeys. Some more popular YA books include Heartstopper, Once Upon a Broken Heart, The Brothers Hawthorne, and House of Sky and Breath.

Nonfiction books for teens span from biography to business. There are fascinating glimpses of history like Black Birds in the Sky, financial first-looks like How to Money, and engaging windows into the rise of video games like Game On! All are great books for a teenager, with many more similar titles as well.

In the graphic novel space, you can’t miss the Heartstopper series from Alice Oseman featuring a warm and cozy LGBTQ relationship. If you want to delight in humor and action, look for ND Stevenson’s Nimona. And there’s nonfiction crossover as well, with graphic memoirs like Laura Gao’s Messy Roots or Deb JJ Lee’s In Limbo.

Shop our large collection of the best fiction books for young adults or explore different genres of YA books including fantasy novels, comics & graphic novels, mysteries, historical fiction, teen romance books, classic school reads, and more. Browse our wide selection of nonfiction books for teens including trending memoirs, books about social issues, and self-help books. Discover our best YA books of 2024 for even more amazing books to read. No matter what they’re interested in right now, find good books for your teens to read at B&N.

Best Books for Teens to Read in 2025:

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Fearless by Lauren Roberts
Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft
Oathbound by Tracy Deonn
Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven
Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi
The Survivor Wants to Die at the End by Adam Silvera
A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim
His Face Is the Sun by Michelle Jabès Corpora
I Am Not Jessica Chen by Ann Liang

Teens & YA Books

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