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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Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe

by C. B. Lee

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Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe

by C. B. Lee

Expansive, exciting and full of heart, this fantasy is just as rich in world-building as it is in character cast and emotional beats. There's just so much to love!

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Once Upon a Broken Heart Series Hardcover Boxed Set: Once Upon a Broken Heart, The Ballad of Never After, A Curse for True Love (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Stephanie Garber

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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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by Jenny Han

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by Holly Jackson

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by Suzanne Collins

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 Where the Library Hides, Wisteria and Celestial Monsters.

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
Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter
A Good Girls Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig
Such Charming Liars by Karen M. McManus
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
Stranger Skies by Pascale Lacelle
Heir by Sabaa Tahir

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