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Browse through our list of teen book lists! Also take a look at our list of book list links for more reading ideas. Browse lists by genre/subject, award winners, books to movies, read-a-likes, and more!
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UPDATED! Fantasy Fantasy Fiction:
books that involve situations that cannot exist in our world such as magic, fairies,
talking animals, shape shifters or dragons.
Series and Sequels: what do I read next? Compiles over 23,000 books in series and sequels to help you find your next read.
(ALA) Teen Booklists -- recommended books, audiobooks, and movies for teens, sponsored by the American Libraries Association's Young Adult Library Services Organization (YALSA).
Teens' Top Ten:
This list allows teens to choose their ten favorite books from a list of current titles nominated by teen book groups.
Ultimate Teen Reading List compiled from entries and suggestions by Teenreads.com readers and staff staffers. Titles range from young adult to adult books.
Carnegie Medal: excellence inliterature written for children and young adults (British).
Christy Awards: recognizes excellence in Christian Fiction written by contemporary authors and highlighting the breadth and diversity of Christian Fiction. Includes several genres including young adult, romance, historical, and suspense.
Harvey Award: honoring excellence in the comic industry
Hugo Awards for excellence in the field of science fiction and fantasy
ALA Teen Book Awards -- recommended books, audiobooks, and movies for teens, sponsored by the American Libraries Association's Young Adult Library Services Organization (YALSA).
Pura Belpre Awards: Honors latina/latino authors whose works portray the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth.
William C. Morris Award
The Morris Award honors a book written for young adults by a first-time, previously unpublished author. The first award will be given in 200
Novelist's Recommended Reads 4 Teens Use NoveList to find plot descriptions, reviews, and much more for over 125,000 fiction titles. It also includes other great reader resources, such as author read-alikes, book discussion guides, and annotated book lists. Search by age, grade, genre & more.
Outlaws & Fugitives:These adventure stories, set in times both past and present,feature characters -- some lovable, some not -- who don't always stay on the right side of the law.
Stories of the Sea: From whaling ships to pirate ships, these adventure stories all take place at sea.
Feel Good Books: Sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than curling up with a fun book that doesn't take itself too seriously and is escapism at its best!
Fantastical Lands: Stories that take place in fictional lands, which range from alternate histories to entirely invented worlds.
Humor: Fantasy served with a bit of humor--the books on this list will make you laugh!
Mermaids & Selkies: From stories of Sirens who lure sailors to certain death to tales of adventure and romance, the books on this list will capture readers who love the world of magical sea folk.
Urban Fantasy: Add a bit of magic to the real world, mix in some supernatural creatures, creepy settings, fast-paced plots, and witty dialogue, and you'll get these great urban fantasies.
Nobles & Royals: Lords, Princesses, and Czars; all are included on this list of books about royalty throughout the ages.
Revolutionary War: Slaves fighting for freedom and patriots questioning their loyalty are only some of the characters in these books about the years leading up to the Revolutionary War as well as the war itself.
19th Century: Travel to the 19th century (1800 -- 1899) with stories that include the Industrial Revolution, pioneers, high society life, Reconstruction and more. (Does not include books about the Civil War.)
Westerns: Native Americans, westward expansion, and cowboys are all included this list about the American West.
Civil War: Told from both Confederate and Union points of view, the books on this list are about the years leading up to the U.S. Civil War as well as the war itself.
20th Century: Travel to the 20th Century (1900s--1980s) with stories that include the roaring 20s, the Great Depression, the tumultuous 60s and 70s, and more. (Does not include books about World War II or the Holocaust.)
Humor from NoveList: Looking for something to cure the blahs? Laughter can help 'what ails you,' and the books on this list are a perfect place to start.
Manga & Graphic Novels for Grades 6-8
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Contemporary & Historical: From samurai Japan to exciting sports action, this list is a great place to start for readers in grades six to eight.
Fantasy: The fantasy & unexpected for grades six to eight.
Mystery Must Reads: These mysteries are guaranteed to keep you up at night, furiously turning the pages to put the pieces of the puzzle together, though some might leave you hanging.
Suspense: Looking for a book that is so action-packed you won't be able to put it down? These suspense books are enticing, intriguing, and thrilling.
Teen Detectives: With practiced sleuths and first-time crime solvers, the books on this list all follow the adventures of teenaged detectives.
Novelist's Read-A-Likes:
Click on the titles below to find similar books from NoveList!
More Read-A-Likes can be found on the NoveList site here.
A Great & Terrible Beauty: Try a read-alike for A Great and Terrible Beauty for a good romance mixed with a little bit of magic or danger, and a gothic look at love.
Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging: Georgia Nicolson's not the only girl who can split your sides with the crazy details of her life. Check out an Angus, Thongs read-alike for more humorous accounts of the highs and lows of being a teenager today.
Beastly: Try a read-alike for Beastly to delve into retellings of classic fairy tales and explore these magical worlds.
Ender's Game: Try a read-alike for Ender’s Game if you like fast-paced, action-packed science fiction.
Ghost Girl: If you like your supernatural fiction laced with dark humor, a snarky attitude, and a dash of romance, check out a Ghostgirl read-alike.
Graceling: Graceling's Katsa isn't your typical spunky female; she's an all-out action heroine, far more likely to be the rescuer than the one in need of rescue. If intrepid girls like Katsa are your style, check out a Graceling read-alike.
Hunger Games: n a future world where leaders care only about the chosen, everyone else merely struggles to survive. Try a Hunger Games read-alike for action-packed, intense stories of teens fighting for their lives and the survival of their communities.
The Book Thief: Try a read-alike for The Book Thief for dark, heartbreaking stories about hardships and the strong characters with unique voices who attempt to triumph over unspeakable horrors.
The House of Scorpion: Try a House of the Scorpion read-alike for a glimpse of the future on Earth. These dystopian science fiction stories feature issues such as genetic engineering, cloning, and other technological advances.
Alex Rider: Stormbreaker: If you liked the action, tech toys and mystery in the Alex Rider books, try a Stormbreaker read-alike that will also keep you turning the pages.
Twilight: Try a Twilight read-alike for more vampires, werewolves and other mystical creatures. These supernatural romances combine compelling love stories with light horror and some humor.
Book Reviews & WTPL Teens Book Review Blog
Want to know what other people thought of a book before you read it? Take a look at some book reviews! Want to find a book that other people loved? Browse through reviews! Links to book review sites as well as our own WTPL TEEN Book Review Blog which compiles book reviews written by Washington Township Teens from 2006 through now.
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Novelist use NoveList to find plot descriptions, reviews, and much more for over 125,000 fiction titles. It also includes other great reader resources, such as author read-alikes, book discussion guides, and annotated book lists. Search by age, grade, genre & more. Go to Novelist.
New Books
Covers and summaries of WTPL's newest Teen books! Also checkout our New Book Archive which goes back to 2008!
Click here to find our New Books.
Book Trailers
Book plots & summaries put to film!
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Links to more booklists! 
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