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30 YA Books That Are Must-Reads for All Ages

YA may stand for "young adult," but it comes as little surprise that the genre's fast-paced plotting, relatable protagonists, and frank approach to difficult themes have come to resonate with readers of all ages. Besides, let's face it: When it comes to inventive sociopolitical analysis and major cultural trends, YA has always been on the cutting edge. (After all, before Squid Game came The Hunger Games.) Whether you're looking to branch out into the literary category for the first time or simply want a new read to hunt for in your favorite section of the bookstore, this list of must-read YA titles is for you.
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The Hunger Games (Suzanne Collins)
The Hunger Games
1
Suzanne Collins
The Fault in Our Stars (John Green)
The Fault in Our Stars
2
John Green
The Hate U Give (Angie Thomas)
The Hate U Give
3
Angie Thomas
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Stephen Chbosky)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
4
Stephen Chbosky
To All the Boys I've Loved Before (Jenny Han)
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
5
Jenny Han
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Benjamin Alire Saenz)
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
6
Benjamin Alire Saenz
Children of Blood and Bone (Tomi Adyemi)
Children of Blood and Bone
7
Tomi Adyemi
One of Us Is Lying (Karen M. McManus)
One of Us Is Lying
8
Karen M. McManus
Speak (Laurie Halse Anderson)
Speak
9
Laurie Halse Anderson
Persepolis (Marjane Satrapi)
Persepolis
10
Marjane Satrapi
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Becky Albertalli)
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
11
Becky Albertalli
With the Fire on High (Elizabeth Acevedo)
With the Fire on High
12
Elizabeth Acevedo
Dumplin' (Julie Murphy)
Dumplin'
13
Julie Murphy
You Should See Me in a Crown (Leah Johnson)
You Should See Me in a Crown
14
Leah Johnson
The Miseducation of Cameron Post (Emily M. Danforth)
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
15
Emily M. Danforth
It's Kind of a Funny Story (Ned Vizzini)
It's Kind of a Funny Story
16
Ned Vizzini
Felix Ever After (Kacen Callender)
Felix Ever After
17
Kacen Callender
Pet (Akwaeke Emezi)
Pet
18
Akwaeke Emezi
Dear Martin (Nic Stone)
Dear Martin
19
Nic Stone
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me (Mariko Tamaki)
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me
20
Mariko Tamaki
Firekeeper's Daughter (Angeline Boulley)
Firekeeper's Daughter
21
Angeline Boulley
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging (Louise Rennison)
Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging
22
Louise Rennison
The Princess Diaries (Meg Cabot)
The Princess Diaries
23
Meg Cabot
The Marrow Thieves (Cherie Dimaline)
The Marrow Thieves
24
Cherie Dimaline
The Girl From the Sea (Molly Ostertag)
The Girl From the Sea
25
Molly Ostertag
Tokyo Ever After (Emiko Jean)
Tokyo Ever After
26
Emiko Jean
The Wicker King (K. Ancrum)
The Wicker King
27
K. Ancrum
They Wish They Were Us (Jessica Goodman)
They Wish They Were Us
28
Jessica Goodman
The Bones of Ruin (Sarah Raughley)
The Bones of Ruin
29
Sarah Raughley
Anna K: A Love Story (Jenny Lee)
Anna K: A Love Story
30
Jenny Lee
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