Recommended Books (Teens & Young Adult)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling takes you on an exhilarating journey filled with love, loss, and ultimate triumph. In this final instalment of the series, Harry faces his most dangerous mission yet — to destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes, the key to the Dark Lord’s immortality. As Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out on a quest that takes...

Step back into the halls of Bayview High with One of Us Is Next, the electrifying sequel in the Bayview Trilogy from internationally bestselling author, Karen M. McManus. One year has passed since the tumultuous events of One of Us Is Lying, and the suspense hasn't let up. The students of Bayview High find themselves at the mercy of a...

REBELLION HAPPENS IN THE SHADOWS Vivien Featherswallow has uncovered the secret language of dragons. Now can she use it to end a war? The extraordinary sequel to the instant #1 Sunday Times Bestseller, A Language of Dragons Vivien Featherswallow has translated a secret language of dragons – sparking an all-out civil war, with dragons and humans fighting on both sides...

The Return of the King is the third part of J. R. R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings. Impossible to describe in a few words, J. R. R. Tolkien's great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves...

Breaking Dawn is the stunning conclusion to Stephenie Meyer's internationally bestselling Twilight Saga. This enthralling final instalment takes readers on a journey of love, passion, and revelation as it delves into the lives of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. As Bella and Edward prepare to unite their worlds in marriage, their future holds promises they never imagined. Bella faces the...

The fantastic new mystery from the author of Murder Most Unladylike. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong have returned to Deepdean for a new school term, but nothing is the same. There's a new Head Girl, Elizabeth Hurst, and a team of Prefects - and these bullying Big Girls are certainly not good eggs. Then, after the fireworks display on Bonfire...

Eclipse, the third instalment in Stephenie Meyer's enthralling Twilight Saga, continues the unforgettable love story of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. As the shadow of danger looms and intensifies, Bella is thrust deeper into the world of vampires and werewolves. Her unwavering love for Edward, a brooding vampire, contrasts sharply with her deepening connection to Jacob Black, her best friend...

You can't fight time, or love... A coming-of-age love story with a twist! When Theodore Brown looks into a person's eyes, he sees a number: the exact number of days he'll spend with them. It's hard to make friends when there's a literal countdown! He's kept everyone at a safe distance since his dad died. But now that he's in...

Matilda has been through a lot. Her mum has run off to Mexico, her boyfriend has dumped her, and her friends have cut their ties. So when her long-lost father, the famous and reclusive painter Kingsley Cello, invites Matilda to spend the summer at his seaside home, Hidden Beach, there's nothing to stop her crossing the country to see him....

A mysterious and magical holiday novella set in the romantic, Gothic-infused world of Belladonna, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Adalyn Grace. Something strange is happening at Wisteria Gardens, the magical manor that Blythe and Aris call home. All they want is a peaceful holiday season with their family, but a group of restless spirits is determined to threaten...

Enter the Grishaverse with book one of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas. Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: a lost letter from Mal, The Tailor (a Genya story), and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo. Soldier. Summoner....

Revolution sparked the war. Now, survival will decide the future in this follow-up to Fireborne. In New Pythos, the defeated dragonlords have regrouped, ready to reclaim their city and crush the revolution that drove them out. Annie, the youngest Firstrider in Callipolan history, is tasked with defending her city against the looming threat. But the responsibility weighs heavy—rations are running...

Game of Thrones meets Fourth Wing in a debut young adult fantasy that's full of rivalry, romance... and dragons. When the revolution came, everything changed. The old rulers were overthrown and the city's traditions were shattered. Annie and Lee grew up in the aftermath, their lives shaped by the chaos. Brought together in the same orphanage and despite their differences,...

The Two Towers is the second part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. Impossible to describe in a few words, J.R.R. Tolkien's great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and...

The gripping new Christmas mystery from the author of Murder Most Unladylike. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are spending the Christmas hols in snowy Cambridge. Hazel has high hopes of its beautiful libraries and inviting tea-rooms - but there is danger lurking in the dark stairwells of ancient Maudlin College. Two days before Christmas, a brutal accident takes place -...

The final novel in the number-one bestselling, award-winning Murder Most Unladylike series. Daisy Wells and Hazel Wong are in Egypt, where they are taking a cruise along the Nile. They are hoping to see some ancient temples and a mummy or two; what they get, instead, is murder. Also travelling on the SS Hatshepsut is a mysterious society called the...

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone - Season 2 streaming now! Discover what comes next for the daring rogue Nikolai in the riveting sequel to King of Scars. The wolves are circling and a young king will face his greatest challenge in the explosive finale of the instant No.1 New York...

Imagine Me by Tahereh Mafi is the eagerly anticipated finale to the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series. This young adult fantasy epic is a perfect choice for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard's The Red Queen, Stranger Things, and Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows. In Imagine Me, the story delves deeper into the dual identities of Juliette...

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the...

This conclusion to the trilogy sees Annie and Lee fight as dragonfire threatens to burn their home down. Annie and Lee once dreamed of rebuilding their city, but as war rages on two fronts, they must now fight to save it or watch it crumble into ash. In New Pythos, Griff stands trial for treason. His fate seems sealed, but...

The seventh thrilling (and rather theatrical) murder mystery from bestselling author Robin Stevens. Someone will take their final bow . . . Fresh from their adventure in Hong Kong, Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are off to the Rue Theatre in London to face an entirely new challenge - acting. But danger has a nasty habit of catching up with...

Mockingjay continues the gripping saga of Katniss Everdeen, who has survived the Hunger Games twice. But safety remains elusive as a revolution is unfolding, and everyone appears to have played a role in the meticulously crafted plans—everyone except Katniss. Yet, she must assume the most crucial role in the final battle. Katniss must become their Mockingjay—the symbol of rebellion—no matter...

The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with SHADOW AND BONE, an original series! The much-anticipated first book in a brand-new duology by New York Times bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Face your demons . . . or feed them. Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country's bloody...

Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series! Heartstopper Volume 4 by Alice Oseman continues the tender and heartfelt story of Nick and Charlie as they navigate the highs and lows of teenage life and the intricacies of their blossoming relationship. In this volume, the warm summer days transition into the crispness of autumn, marking the start of a new school year,...

The final book in The Summer I Turned Pretty series, now a major TV show on Amazon Prime! Perfect for fans of To All The Boys I've Loved Before and The Kissing Booth. One girl. Two boys. The biggest decision of her life... Just when Belly thought she had everything mapped out, life proves that when it comes to love,...

With stunning illustrations by Nico Delort, this keepsake edition is a definitive volume for all Hunger Games fans. Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just earned for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But it...

Dangerous, suspenseful, and seductive, this sequel to the story of Signa and Death is as utterly romantic as it is perfectly deadly. A duke has been murdered. The lord of Thorn Grove has been framed. And Fate, the elusive brother of Death, has taken up residence in a sumptuous estate nearby. He's hellbent on revenge after Death took the life...

YOU ARE A MYSTERY TO ME. A SWEETBRIER, FULL OF THORNS IN MY SIDE. Blythe Hawthorn has never let anyone tell her what to do—not society, not her overprotective father, and certainly not her husband, no matter how rude and insufferable he is. In fact, she's determined to be a thorn in his side for the rest of her days,...

The eighth Murder Most Unladylike mystery from bestselling, award-winning Robin Stevens. Daisy and Hazel are finally back at Deepdean, and the school is preparing for a most exciting event—the fiftieth Anniversary. Plans are in full swing. But all is not well, for in the detectives' long absence, Deepdean has changed. Daisy has lost her crown to a fascinating new girl—and...

A thrilling new fantasy about the lengths two sisters will go for each other from Rebecca Ross, the extraordinary Sunday Times and New York Times number-one-bestselling author of Divine Rivals. Perfect for fans of Ember in the Ashes, Sky In the Deep, and Court of Fives. Two sisters… one unbreakable bond Evadne is finally going to be reunited with her...

When 17-year-old Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington, to live with her father, she expects her new life to be as gloomy as the dreary town itself. In spite of her awkward manner and low expectations, Bella quickly finds that her new classmates are drawn to this pale, dark-haired new girl in town. Mysteriously, the enigmatic Cullen family seems to...

In Ignite Me, the third instalment in Tahereh Mafi's riveting Shatter Me series, the world is teetering on the brink of collapse. The destruction of Omega Point has left Juliette questioning the fate of the rebels, her friends, and even her complicated relationship with Adam. However, Juliette won't let uncertainty stop her from her mission to overthrow The Reestablishment once...

Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the sixth story in the greatest children’s book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey. The hope and wonder of Harry Potter’s world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again. There’s magic on every page! As the wizarding world teeters on the brink of war, darkness...

From international bestseller, Karen McManus, comes the explosive third and final thrilling instalment in the acclaimed One of Us... series. Life hasn't been easy for the Bayview Crew. First they had to prove they weren't killers. Then a new generation had to outwit a vengeful copycat. Now, it's beginning again. At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke...

The fifth breathtaking and heart-pounding instalment in the incredible New York Times and UK Kindle bestselling Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi, Defy Me, continues to captivate readers with its gripping intensity and emotional depth. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard, and Leigh Bardugo, this novel explores the tumultuous journey of Juliette Ferrars as she confronts harrowing...

"An absolute winner—sharp, suspenseful, and so much fun." Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying An unforgettable YA murder mystery from Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, and Tamara Moss, rising star and acclaimed author of the Lintang series. From #1 New York Times bestselling author...

Romeo and Juliet meets The Godfather in this electrifying YA mafia romance. When five mysterious and dangerously handsome Italian brothers suddenly move into town, Sophie’s summer break starts to get a lot more interesting… Irresistibly drawn to Nic, Sophie realises that his bad boy attitude is not an act – the Falcone family are, in fact, an infamous mafia clan....

New York Times Bestseller Indiebound Bestseller An Amazon Best Book of 2019 * B&N's YA Book Club Pick "A brilliant debut, full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully realised heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night. Serpent & Dove is an absolute gem of a...

The stakes are higher. The witches are deadlier. And the romance is red-hot. The eagerly anticipated sequel to the New York Times and Indiebound bestseller Serpent & Dove is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and is an instant New York Times bestseller! Lou, Reid, Coco, and Ansel are on the run from coven, kingdom, and church—fugitives with nowhere...

Heartstopper Volume 3 by Alice Oseman continues the heartfelt and beautifully illustrated story of Nick and Charlie, two teenagers navigating the complexities of young love and self-discovery. In this volume, the couple's relationship faces new challenges as Nick comes to terms with his sexual identity and the implications of being out in a society that doesn't always understand. The narrative...

Nicholas Nelson and Charles Spring are best friends. Or you might say they were meant to be. But life always has a way of complicating things. Nick knows Charlie is gay, and Charlie is almost certain that Nick isn't. However, love is never straightforward, and Nick begins to uncover a myriad of unexpected truths about his friends, his family... and...

Evil always seeks a foothold. We must not give it one. The electrifying conclusion to the New York Times and Indiebound bestselling Serpent & Dove trilogy is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Kendare Blake. Lou has spent her whole life running. Now, after a crushing blow from Morgane, the time has come to go home—and claim what...

Heartstopper Volume 1 by Alice Oseman is a poignant and heartwarming graphic novel that tells the story of young love blossoming amidst the trials of adolescence. Set in a British all-boys grammar school, the narrative introduces us to Charlie Spring, a quiet and openly gay teenager who has endured his share of bullying. Enter Nick Nelson, a cheerful, rugby-loving lad...

Discover the history of our lifetime through the adventure of a girl and her wolf, in the bestselling children's novel from Digging for Britain presenter, Professor Alice Roberts. Selected as Waterstones Children's Book of the Month and The Times Children's Book of the Week. 'A fine storyteller' Philip Pullman ‘This lost world is beautifully rendered, so rich in detail you...

Enter the GRISHAVERSE with book three of The Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas. Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: The Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo. Soldier. Summoner. Saint. The...

The gripping new mystery in the award-winning, bestselling Murder Most Unladylike series. When Hazel Wong's beloved grandfather passes away, Daisy Wells is all too happy to accompany her friend (and Detective Society Vice President) to Hazel's family estate in beautiful, bustling Hong Kong. But when they arrive, they discover something they didn't expect—there's a new member of the Wong family....

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone, now a Netflix original series. Enter the Grishaverse with book two of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas. Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: Nikolai...

Immerse yourself in the breath-taking and heart-pounding world of Believe Me, the stunning conclusion to Tahereh Mafi's New York Times bestselling fantasy series, Shatter Me. Perfectly suited for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard, and Leigh Bardugo, this instalment delivers a powerful blend of romance, suspense, and raw emotion that will leave you speechless. In the aftermath of their...

Clean romance for tweens and teens. Two Hearts – a brand parents can trust. Fall in love with Two Hearts—romantic fiction for young hearts. Piper is the daughter of two famous Hollywood actors and is sick of being followed by the paparazzi everywhere they go. So when she gets the opportunity to spend six months attending a regular high school,...

The much-anticipated fourth instalment of Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me series, Restore Me, is finally here. This gripping young adult fantasy novel continues the saga that has captivated readers around the world, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard's The Red Queen, Stranger Things, and Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows. Juliette Ferrars, the girl with the lethal touch, appears...

Clean romance for tweens and teens. Two Hearts – a brand parents can trust. Fall in love with Two Hearts—romantic fiction for young hearts. When it comes to surviving Year 9, Ava Riccardo has three rules: Stay invisible. Stay quiet. Never bring attention to herself. But when her best friend, Izzy, convinces her to audition for the school play, a...

A dark, intoxicating and unputdownable thriller, simmering with atmosphere. Chloe has always dreamed of becoming a bestselling writer. Then she meets the enigmatic influencer, Clara Holland, and at last, Chloe has something to write about. They bond instantly, and Chloe moves into Clara’s mansion. But as Clara’s fame skyrockets, she starts behaving strangely, hosting increasingly wild parties, complete with bonfire...

The sequel to the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Of Jade and Dragons - a thrilling and epic silkpunk fantasy inspired by the legendary Qing dynasty. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim and Xiran Jay Zhao. When Ying left the prestigious Engineer's Guild and the ghost of her father's death behind, she thought her life would regain a sense of normalcy. But,...

Combined for the first time here are Maus I: A Survivor's Tale and Maus II—the complete story of Vladek Spiegelman and his wife, living and surviving in Hitler's Europe. By addressing the horror of the Holocaust through cartoons, the author captures the everyday reality of fear and is able to explore the guilt, relief, and extraordinary sensation of survival—and how...

A Twisted Tale: Part of Your World the Manga Volume 1 (Disney) by Davide Sarti and Liz Braswell imagines an intriguing 'what if' scenario: What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula? It's been five years since the infamous sea witch overcame the little mermaid and took King Triton's life in the process. Now, Ariel reigns as the voiceless queen of...

A funny, edgy dark comedy of errors – the highly anticipated second novel from best-selling authors Angourie and Kate Rice.Amy Middleton has all her plans in place for the school ball – the perfect designer dress, the perfect dream date, the perfect night.When Leo Prince finally agrees to go with her, success seems assured, and the night belongs to Amy.But...

There are two things Matilda Bell can count on: her best friend, Gemma, and being top of every class. But this year, everything has changed. Gemma has moved away, leaving Matilda all alone at school, and Will O’Connor has moved to town. Not only does Will disrupt every lesson—Matilda’s pet hate—but he’s somehow matching her grades with zero effort. If...

IRON WIDOW meets SIX CRIMSON CRANES in this immersive YA fantasy inspired by Chinese legend, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Chloe Gong. Of Jade and Dragons introduces us to Aihui Ying, whose life is viciously torn apart when her father is killed by a masked assassin. Left with only his journal and a jade pendant snatched from his...

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a compelling prequel to the acclaimed Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins, delves into the origins of the daunting character of Coriolanus Snow and the foundations of the brutal Hunger Games. Set decades before the events featuring Katniss Everdeen, this novel paints a portrait of a world still grappling with the aftermath of war...

Catching Fire, the gripping second instalment in Suzanne Collins' much-acclaimed series, plunges readers back into the dystopian world of Panem, where fear and control reign under the Capitol's oppressive regime. Katniss Everdeen, having defied all odds to survive the brutal Hunger Games with her fellow tribute Peeta Mellark, returns home to District 12 as a victor. Yet, victory comes at...

Catching Fire, the highly anticipated second instalment in Suzanne Collins's phenomenal and bestselling Hunger Games trilogy, continues the gripping tale of survival, courage, and defiance. Now available in trade paperback, this sequel delves deeper into the turbulent world of Panem, where the stakes are higher than ever for Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark. In the aftermath of their stunning victory...

From the queen of teen crime, Karen M. McManus, the international bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying, comes an electrifying new young adult thriller, Such Charming Liars. This spellbinding novel serves up a gripping mix of mystery, danger, and family secrets, making it a must-read for fans of twisty, suspense-filled narratives. Kat has always lived a life full...

A breathtaking new fantasy world from the award-winning author of The Last Wild. In an empire of vampirs and werwolves, Tibor and Roza are hunting a treasure more valuable than gold. This thrilling tale is perfect for readers who loved Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures or S.F. Said's Tyger. Tibor is a werwolf, adopted by his guardian, a powerful vampir. He...

Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after. Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She...

Your name is no curse, Little Bird. I just like the taste of it. Orphaned as a child, Signa Farrow has been raised by a string of guardians, each more interested in her wealth than her well-being - and each has met an untimely end. Her only remaining relatives are the elusive Hawthornes, an eccentric family living at Thorn Grove,...

Cold cases get hot in this unputdownable mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Three casinos. Three bodies. Three days. After a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to investigate. But even...

Even at the age of sixteen, Katniss Everdeen knows it takes hard work, keen observation, and inner fortitude to survive in the world. Her home, District 12, is under the merciless rule of the Capitol, continually forced to pay after losing a long-ago civil war in the nation of Panem. One of the ways the Capitol keeps control is its...

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer continues the captivating saga of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, taking readers on an emotional journey through the complexities and challenges of their supernatural love. Bella is deeply in love with Edward Cullen, and their relationship has already withstood dangerous trials, including an encounter with a malevolent vampire. However, new obstacles arise that test their...

Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet like you've never seen it - or read it - before! Classics in Graphics: Romeo and Juliet has been adapted by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, and brought to life through the visual talents of illustrator Wendy Tan Shiau Wei. The epic, tragic love story reads like your favourite film on the page -...