Sometimes it can be hard to find good reads for a group of teen books. reading tastes are often different from the adult books that dominate popular book lists.
When looking for discussion-worthy books for teen book clubs, it can help to start by considering what kinds of characters, plots, and themes they’ll enjoy. short books with fast plots are great choices.
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The best novels already offer an intriguing setting or premise, complex characters with compelling conflicts, or an emotionally resonant theme.
As always, there are plenty of great books for teen book clubs. You may want to get a young adult fantasy novel that allows teens to live in the fascinating world of magic and mythology. while other teens love to read relatable books, for example, a teen love story set in high school or college. however, in this blog post you will find 27 great books for teen book clubs
here are the top 5 teen book club books i think every book club full of teens should read
1) rainbow rowell fangirl
2) the fault in our stars by john green
3) all, all for nicola yoon
4) one of us is lying by karen m. mcmanus
5) drying by neal shusterman & jarrod shusterman
but if you want good book club books for teens, check out the long list of books below.
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best young adult books for teen book clubs
anna and stephanie perkins french kiss
a wonderful feel-good love story that most teens can easily relate to. the description of the landscapes, French food, culture & the architecture will instantly take you to france. the story covers the amazing journey of friendship and love of all the characters. Stephanie Perkins‘s charming novel is an excellent book club book for book clubs full of teenagers.
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the fault in our stars by john green
a heartwarming story of two teenagers, hazels & Augustus, who falls hopelessly in love despite his illness. a brilliantly written love story that reminds us that there is life beyond despair. a warm and humorous book that can melt your heart. the fault in our stars is an extraordinary love story to read.
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rainbow rowell fangirl
an endearing story of twins cath & wren and his adventures in college. The story centers on the introverted Cath who loves the fictional world of Simon Snow. Any fan of fiction can easily relate to Cath and her college life. excellent book club book recommendations for teens who are also lovers of fiction.
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to all the boys i’ve loved before by jenny have
a masterfully crafted teen romance by jenny han. is the story of lara jean, a high school girl struggling with the relationships in her life. and then try to understand her life on a more serious note.
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a good girl’s guide to murder by holly jackson
an exciting murder mystery with interesting twists and turns. turns along with a perfect development of the plot. the theme also discusses many social aspects such as sexual assault, drug abuse & mental health. the author infuses a perfect level of humor & romance in this fast-paced thriller. so he add this book to book club list of books he must read.
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all, all for nicola yoon
a contemporary fictional romance that tells the love story of teenage immigrants. the story uncovers great values of hope, love & amp; passion. the last message that the book gives us is that we should not let ourselves be scared by the little things. other beautiful teen book club books worth discussing.
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aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe by benjamin alire sáenz
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The book explores friendship, struggles with racial differences & ethnic identity, sexuality & Family relationships of two Mexican-American adolescents. it is through their friendship that aristotle & Dante learns the most important truths about them & about what they want to be.
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best book club books for young adults (including 2020 releases)
There have been some great books in 2020. While some authors chose romance as their theme, there have been more offbeat stories. Whether you’re a fan of fantasy fiction or thrillers, 2020 has been a big year for the genre already. I’ve listed featured novels that I’m sure you’ll enjoy at teen book clubs. clap when you land by elizabeth acevedo is my personal favorite on the list. I was so excited to find out that the book won the goodreads choice award for young adult fiction!
the year of grace by kim ligget
the book describes a patriarchal society where men rule with iron fists, a horrible system in which women are considered horrible creatures. the plot revolves around the rebellion and injustice of society. The Year of Grace is a dystopian speculative thriller that examines complex relationships. which makes the thriller a great choice for teen book clubs.
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dry by neal shusterman & jarrod shusterman
A disaster story of siblings, Alyssa and Garrett as they face a major drought in their place. Set in Southern California, the story follows the after effects of the drought, how people managed to live a death-like life. a harrowing story of survival. This realistic young adult novel is told from multiple perspectives. you’ll love reading it as a young adult book club book.
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the hate you give for angie thomas
probably one of the best books explaining “the black lives matter movement”. sixteen-year-old star carter understands the realities of living in a slum. later, when her dear childhood friend is murdered, everything changes for her forever. Angie Thomas’s remarkable debut is a heartbreaking story that should be discussed in every teen book club.
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one of us is lying by karen m. mcmanus
This high school murder mystery follows the different sides of four teenagers suspected of a murder. the story revolves around their secrets and how they handle them among their group of peers. the real suspense lies in your journey. A must-read novel for suspense lovers. this is one of the most popular teen books for teen book clubs, hands down.
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the cousins by karen m. mcmanus
Story of three cousins who barely know each other. once their grandmother invites them to work on her island, their family’s dark past unfolds in front of them. a dark young adult family drama that will have you hooked from the first page.
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dear martin by nic stone
a short book that tells the harrowing story of a teenager, justyce mcallister. the story focuses on his letter to martin luther king jr. where she expresses the pain and agony of him as a black man in america. A must-read novel for teen book clubs as it serves as an eye opener to many injustices in this world.
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we were liars for e. lockhart
New York Times bestselling author Lockhart’s sophisticated thriller tells the story of the Sinclair family. the book shows how greed can affect beautiful family relationships.
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clap when you land by elizabeth acevedo
New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about two half-sisters, Camino and Yahaira, who never met until their father’s death. a story of bravery, forgiveness, and brotherhood that would be an undecipherable book club book.
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saving the ruby king by catherine adel west
a captivating debut novel about a young woman from Chicago’s African-American community. After her mother’s death, Ruby has no choice but to live with her abusive father. However, when Ruby’s best friend Layla tries to save her from him, Layla discovers some dark secrets about her.
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happy forever by kacen callender
the story of 17-year-old felix love who wants to experience what true love means. it wants to be more than just a label like black or transgender. an unforgettable story of self-identity and friendship.
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today tonight tomorrow by rachel lynn solomon
This contemporary romantic comedy is about rowan and neil mcnair, who have been rivals throughout high school. however, their relationship takes a new turn when they decide to team up for a senior game. a hilarious speed read would make a good book for a teen book club.
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just mostly devastated by sophie gonzales
A charming romance about two teenagers, will and ollie, who met on a summer vacation. However, when the vacation is over, Ollie can no longer see Will. But surprisingly, she meets Will at the new school. a delightful adaptation of fat that you won’t want to miss.
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cute tweet by emma lord
This adorable debut novel follows Pepper and Jack running their respective family businesses along with their studies. However, when Pepper’s Major League Burger steals Jack’s family recipe, they start an unexpected war on Twitter.
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alexandra bracken tradition
the story follows a game called “the agon” that zeus created to punish the gods. lore perseous lost his family in one of those games. he ever since he distanced himself. however, this time two participants ask him for help. a greek mythology for young adults set in new york city that is definitely fascinating.
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the golden ones of namina forna
This new york time instant bestseller is set in otera, where each girl must undergo a blood purity ceremony to show the community that she is pure and belongs to the people. however, deka is scared as she is always belittled as “different”. during the ceremony she is impure. an adventurous fantasy novel that will take you on an epic journey. add the gold ones to the teen book club’s list of good books.
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she’s too pretty to burn for wendy hear
This fast-paced thriller is an adaptation of the classic novel “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” Veronica and Nico are artists and best friends. However, when the beautiful Mick enters her orbit, things are not quite the same. a compelling page tuner worth your time.
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perfect on paper by sophie gonzales
darcy phillips is very popular at her high school as a “love guru”. she gives relationship advice to all of her classmates for a fee. However, when her senior saloon, Alexander, discovers her secret business, she finds herself in big trouble. a charming and humorous tale is a perfect light book for teen book clubs.
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you have an emma lord match
Abby, Leo and Connie sign up for the DNA service to help their best friend Leo find out about his birth parents. However, it turns out that Abby has a sister that he didn’t know about. who is also a famous instagram influencer. “You Have a Match” is a moving story of friendship and family.
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meet emery lee’s cute diary
This adorable lgbtq story follows noah ramirez, who runs a popular blog “the meet cute diary” to bring love to trans kids in need. however, when trolls attack him for being fake, he desperately needs help.
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here you have the best book club books for teen book clubs
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Do you love reading the series now or reading alone? I mostly love indie games for the silly reason that I don’t have the patience to wait for the series to come out 🙂 let me know your favorites in the comments.
always curious to hear from you,
stefi
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