63 Best Young Adult Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 63 best young adult books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Young Adult books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best young adult books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
63 Best Young Adult Books
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To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird, Book 1
Also recommended by:
Jordan Peterson, Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Kathie Lee Gifford, James Clear
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give, Book 1
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The Book Thief
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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Speak
The Outsiders
The Catcher in the Rye
Also recommended by:
Bill Gates, Jennifer Lawrence, Gretchen Rubin, Ev Williams, Larry King, Tim Draper, Kathie Lee Gifford, Sarah Jessica Parker
Little Women
Little Women, Book 1
Also recommended by:
J.K. Rowling, Hillary Clinton, Maya Angelou, Shonda Rhimes, Kathie Lee Gifford
Lord of the Flies
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Six of Crows
Six of Crows, Book 1
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The Fault in Our Stars
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The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games, Book 3
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Hardcover Boxed Set
The Astonishing Color of After
The Giver
The Giver, Book 1
The Princess Bride
The Sun Is Also a Star
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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The Hobbit
The Lord of the Rings, Book 1
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The Wind in the Willows
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A Separate Peace
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A Wrinkle in Time
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Anne Frank
The Diary of a Young Girl
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Holes
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I'll Give You the Sun
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Stargirl
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Wonder
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A Court of Thorns and Roses
A Court of Thorns and Roses, Book 1
A Series of Unfortunate Events
13 Books Collection Pack Set
A Wizard of Earthsea
The Earthsea Cycle Series, Book 1
All the Bright Places
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging
Confessions of Georgia Nicolson, Book 1
Anne of Green Gables
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
Autoboyography
Bridge to Terabithia
Cinder
Lunar Chronicles, Book 1
Divergent
Divergent, Book 1
Esperanza Rising
Every Day
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Harry Potter
The Complete Collection (1-7)
Hatchet
Homecoming
The Tillerman Cycle, Book 1
Little House on the Prairie
Long Way Down
Looking for Alaska
Monster
One of Us Is Lying
One of Us, Book 1
Radio Silence
Sadie
A Novel
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
The Call of the Wild
The Chronicles of Narnia
Box Set
The Princess Diaries
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Tuck Everlasting
Twilight
When You Reach Me
With the Fire on High
Sources
- 1
The 100 Best YA Books of All Time | TIME
time.com
- 2
125 Best YA Novels Of All Time - YA Books Every Adult Should Read
cosmopolitan.com
- 3
115 Best Young Adult Books of All Time | Reedsy Discovery
reedsy.com
- 4
The 28 Best Young Adult Books for All Ages
businessinsider.com
- 5
26 Best YA Books - Top YA Books for Teens
oprahdaily.com
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