Best Books to Gift 2025 - for Teens

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Updated November 25, 2025
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Song of the Lioness, Book 1: Alanna : A Graphic Novel Adaptation
Pierce, Tamora
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...
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...
Mystery royale
Cavalancia, Kaitlyn
Paper Book
"Mystery Royale dazzles with high-stakes mystery, glittering magic, and wonderfully morbid curiosities. The sharp pacing and clever reveals hooked me from the first page, while the witty, endearing characters made it impossible to put down." - Emily J. Taylor, New York Times...
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'...
A wizard of Earthsea : a graphic novel
Le Guin, Ursula K.
Paper Book
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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.
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 Times bestselling author of A...
Angelica and the Bear Prince : (a Graphic Novel)
Nguyen, Trung Le
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...
Star wars: ewoks
Orlando, Steve
Paper Book
The breakout stars of Return of the Jedi, the beloved Ewoks, return for an all-new adventure! A team of Imperial-led bounty hunters and scavengers arrives on the forest moon of Endor searching for a secret cache of deadly weaponry! But are they prepared to face off against the battle-ready Ewoks who...
A treachery of swans
Poranek, A. B.
The Dark Cove Theatre Society
Riley, Sierra Marilyn
An aspiring young actor must find her place at a cutthroat arts boarding school in this gothic YA debut for fans of Ace of Spades and If We Were Villains. Violet Costantino knows she is already on thin ice this school year: her scholarship has taken a significant hit due to her panic...
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...
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...
And the river drags her down
Yun, Jihyun
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...
(S)kin
Zoboi, Ibi Aanu
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 Discussion Guide  Featured title in Shake Up Your Shelves, a campaign...

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