Teen Reads
November 2025
Fiction
16 Forever by Lance Rubin
16 Forever
by Lance Rubin

 
A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny
by Caroline Bonin

 
A Barista's Guide to Love & Larceny by Caroline Bonin
Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar by Anahita Karthik
Better Catch Up, Krishna Kumar
by Anahita Karthik

 
Better the Devil
by Erik J. Brown

 
Better the Devil by Erik J. Brown
Final Cut by Olivia Worley
Final Cut
by Olivia Worley

Eighteen-year-old Hazel Lejeune lands the lead role in a slasher film set in the town where her father, the Pine Springs Slasher, was convicted of a series of murders, but when real killings start occurring on set, she must uncover whether a copycat is at work or if the wrong killer is behind bars.
Carnival Curves
by Stacey Robinson

 
Carnival Curves by Stacey Robinson
Dead fake / :  A Bleak Haven Novel by Vincent Ralph
Dead Fake: A Bleak Haven Novel
by Vincent Ralph

Sixteen-year-old Ava, niece of an infamous murderer, refuses to take part in the latest internet trend that lets users watch AI-generated versions of their deaths, but when the deaths start coming true, she must solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim.
Downfall
by Marc J. Gregson

Presumed dead after being sent on fatal mission, seventeen-year-old Conrad goes into hiding and prepares to challenge his tyrannical uncle to one final duel.
Downfall by Marc J. Gregson
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist 1 by Okemaru
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist 1
by Okemaru

 
A Feast for the Eyes
by Alex Crespo

Four teens must track down a local cryptid that is feeding off secrets, before their own hidden truths are exposed--
A Feast for the Eyes by Alex Crespo
The fangirl project by Beth Reekles
The Fangirl Project
by Beth Reekles

A romantic comedy about a girl who joins a book fantasy fandom to win over her crush, only to discover that love is just as complicated online.
A Fate Unwoven
by Rachael A. Edwards

Written with captivating mystery, queer romance and a dual point of view narrative, a debut dark fantasy follows 17-year-old Lena who partners with an ancient spirit to undo the magic that binds her to the crown as the empire's Fateweaver.
A fate unwoven by Rachael A. Edwards
Graphic Novels
Angelica and the Bear Prince by Trung Le Nguyen
Angelica and the Bear Prince
by Trung Le Nguyen

A young girl falls in love with the bear mascot of her local community theater and learns to make space for herself while recovering from burn out.
Champion: A Graphic Novel
by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

In this stunningly illustrated graphic novel, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's life as a social justice advocate comes to life through the story of a high school student whose promising basketball career is in jeopardy.
Champion : a graphic novel by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Nonfiction
Best brain ever : how to level up, be more focused, and be less stressed by Therese Huston
Best Brain Ever: How to Level Up, Be More Focused, and Be Less Stressed
by Therese Huston

This engaging guide helps kids discover the secrets to creativity, focus, friendship, stress management, and thriving in a tech-filled world. Designed as a children's version of Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science, this book is packed with tools, tips, and myth-busting facts that even grown-ups get wrong. Unlock Your Potential: Discover how to embrace challenges with a growth mindset and bust common myths about your brain, like the idea of being "left-brained" or "right-brained." (Your whole brain is on your team!) Harness Creativity: Find out how constraints can actually make you more creative. Master Focus: Learn how exercise can sharpen your focus and how to manage ADHD effectively (and even turn it into a superpower). Build Better Connections: Strengthen your social intelligence-your ability to understand what others are feeling-and make lasting friendships. Find Calm: Learn stress-busting techniques that will help you feel better even during tough times. Thrive in a Tech-Filled World: Understand how your brain handles texting, posting, and screen time-and why it's important to take control of your tech use. Best Brain Ever is packed with actionable tips and backed by science that's made understandable thanks to author Therese Huston.
Anna Atkins: Photographer, Naturalist, Innovator
by Corey Keller

Explore the life of Anna Atkins, the pioneering photographer who combined art and science to create the first photographically illustrated book.
Anna Atkins : photographer, naturalist, innovator by Corey Keller
Climate change basics : what is happening to our world by Kayla Andra
Climate Change Basics: What is Happening to Our World
by Kayla Andra

Discover how human activity began harming the environment, starting with the Industrial Revolution. Then learn how modern actions exacerbate this harm. This scientific breakdown of climate change explains the planet's energy balance and much more".
Climate Change Effects: How Our World is Affected
by Rebecca Schroeder

Many people know what climate change is and impacts such as warming temperatures. But what other ways will climate change affect Earth and its inhabitants? Find out more about effects on everything from farming to migration.
Climate change effects : how our world is affected by Rebecca Schroeder
Climate change strategies : how we can help our planet by Rebecca Schroeder
Climate Change Strategies: How We Can Help Our Planet
by Rebecca Schroeder

Climate change is a pressing issue that impacts everyone. So, how can we slow it down or stop it? From transportation to energy to sustainable habits, dive into different ways to combat climate change.
Climate Change Modifications: How We Are Adapting
by Kayla Andra

Climate change impacts all life on Earth. Many groups and individuals will have to adapt to survive. Learn what adaptation means, how it's measured, the ways groups are already adapting and might in the future, and more.
Climate change modifications : how we are adapting by Kayla Andra
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