Best Books to Gift 2025 - for Teens

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Updated November 25, 2025
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Song of the lioness : a graphic novel adaptation. Book 1, Alanna
Ayala, Vita
Paper Book
The first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce's award-winning Song of the Lioness quartet, adapted into a gorgeous, full-color graphic novel In Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna, the first of four volumes adapting #1 New York Times...
Sisters in the wind
Boulley, Angeline
Paper Book
A Good Morning America Book Club Pick! From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper's Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed comes a daring new mystery about a foster teen claiming her heritage on her own terms. Ever since Lucy Smith...
Sunrise on the reaping
Collins, Suzanne
Paper Book
The unforgettable fifth book in the Hunger Games series: Haymitch's story. Feature film scheduled for November 2026. #1 USA Today Bestseller * #1 New York Times Bestseller * #1 Indie Bestseller * #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller * A New York Times Editors'...
We fell apart
Lockhart, E.
Paper Book
#1 New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart returns to the world of her TikTok sensation We Were Liars with all her signature beachy gothic atmosphere, family intrigue, and high-stakes romance. This gorgeous edition of We Fell Apart will feature...
Immortal consequences
Marie, I. V.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick! SIX RIVALS. ONE VICTOR. ETERNITY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING. "A twisty and thrilling dark academia fantasy that will have you enthralled from the very first page." --Ava Reid, #1 New York...
Angelica and the Bear Prince
Nguyen, Trung Le
Paper Book
Being a teenager is no fairy tale . . . but that doesn't mean you can't find a little magic. A high schooler's journey to recover from burnout leads to a surprising romance with a twist from the bestselling author of The Magic Fish. Angelica was the girl who could do it...
Legendary frybread drive-in : intertribal stories
Smith, Cynthia Leitich
Paper Book
Big Mouth ARE mailing to a curated list of influential librarians and educators  Advertising in key school & library media, such as School Library Journal, The Horn Book and Booklist  Educator's Guide  Explore partnership with National Indian...
The secret astronomers : a novel in notes
Walker, Jessica (Illustrator)
Paper Book
Two strangers. One forgotten astronomy textbook. A decades-old secret. A fascinating, highly illustrated, epistolary novel perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell and Alice Oseman, featuring designed doodled edges! When a recent transfer student starts keeping her diary...
And the river drags her down
Yun, Jihyun
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * She has always known the rules: Never resurrect anything larger than the palm of her hand. But that was before her sister died. . . . The stunning hardcover of And the River Drags Her Down features gorgeous stenciled edges and a matching case stamp...

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