Best Books to Gift 2025 - for Teens

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Updated November 25, 2025
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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...
The last bookstore on Earth
Braun-Arnold, Lily
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Two teen girls fall in love and fight for survival in an abandoned bookstore weeks before another cataclysmic storm threatens to bring about the end of the world in this unforgettable YA debut. Perfect for fans of Station Eleven and The Last of...
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'...
Huda F wants to know?
Fahmy, Huda
Paper Book
In the hilarious and poignant graphic novel follow-up to National Book Award finalist Huda F Cares?, Huda's life and worldview is turned upside down when her parents announce they're divorcing. Huda Fahmy is ready for junior year. She's got a plan to join all the clubs,...
This Thing of Ours
Joseph, Frederick
An instant New York Times bestseller! "A thought-provoking exploration of storytelling dynamics in a social media-driven society." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The powerful and timely YA novel debut from three-time New York Times...
We fell apart
Lockhart, E.
#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...
The floating world
Oh, Axie
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From Axie Oh, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea, Final Fantasy meets Shadow and Bone in this lighthearted romantic fantasy reimagining of a Korean legend.
Kill creatures
Power, Rory
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Last year, Nan's three best friends ventured into the canyons near their small town and never returned. Now one of them is back, and Nan can't believe it...because she's the one who killed them. From the New York Times bestselling author of Wilder...
Wings of starlight
Saft, Allison
Paper Book
AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND #1 INDIE BESTSELLER! A Kids' Indie Next Pick BookPage Most Anticipated YA Books of 2025 selection Goodreads Most Anticipated Releases of 2025 selection Brimming with magic and romance, a young...
All better now
Shusterman, Neal
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller From New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman comes a "thought-provoking and grimly enjoyable" (Kirkus Reviews) "epic biological thriller" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about a world where...
(S)kin
Zoboi, Ibi Aanu
Paper Book
A FINALIST FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD SIX STARRED REVIEWS A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi comes her groundbreaking contemporary fantasy debut--a novel in verse based...

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