With a lot more home time lately, teens might have a chance to do a little reading for fun and pleasure, so I thought we would put together a list of “can’t put down” books for teens. These are the types of books that will keep them reading into the night, the kind you will have to ask them to put down, which is always a win! I know everyone has different standards for what is “okay” for your kids to read and what works for a 12 year old is different than what works for a 17 year old, so do a little of your own research before you hand each book over. Common Sense media is helpful for the more popular books, and you can check it out HERE.

I love getting books from the library, but if your library is closed, you can purchase them online (maybe share with family and friends to defray the cost, though many are really inexpensive:) or purchase an e-reader and continue to check books out from the library. GET ON THE LISTS NOW!!

My favorite e-reader, BY FAR is the Kindle Paperwhite. I love how it is easy on the eyes, no glare outside, and I don’t get distracted by online offerings. You can order one HERE. If you want a less expensive option, the Kindle Fire works…you just might have to regulate screen time with it, which I don’t love, but you can order it HERE. Another option that comes with lots of book options already loaded and better parental controls, is the Fire Kid Edition. You can order it HERE. You can use all of them with your library app! Also, Audible is offering free books for teens, just head to their site to start listening!

Here is the list that will get even your most reluctant readers reading! Each book is linked so you can learn more about it and see if it will be a fit for reading level and interest. Most of these books are good enough to cross genres and genders, so give them a try. Many would also make great read alouds! Let me know if you have any questions!

Looking for books you will love? This POST has them all!

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8 Comments

Eliza on March 24, 2020 at 5:12 pm

I definitely reccommend Keeper of the Lost Cities! I seriously couldn’t put it down while I was reading it.
- Brooke Romney on March 28, 2020 at 7:17 pm
  
  Thanks for the new recommendation! We will have to give it a try!
Eliza on March 24, 2020 at 5:13 pm

Keeper of the Lost Cities is a go to book for me. I definitely recommend it!
- Brooke Romney on March 28, 2020 at 7:14 pm
  
  thanks for the recommendation! You are awesome!
Jessica on December 20, 2020 at 12:16 pm

This has been so great to go through! We’ve checked several of the books out from the library and my kids have had their noses in their books ever since! Thanks for sharing!!!
- Brooke Romney on January 13, 2021 at 12:57 pm
  
  Best feedback ever! Nothing better than a great book!
BookPlate on January 16, 2023 at 11:44 pm

I’m so excited to read this one. It’s wonderful!!
- Brooke Romney on March 14, 2023 at 1:59 pm
  
  Thank you!

The Best, Most Addictive Books for Teens

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