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Reading Recommendations: Archived booklists

This guide provides the resources to assist you in locating what to read next. Browse the resources below or check with the Reference Librarian at your Delaware Public Library for Reader's Advisory assistance.

2025 Top Ten Best Fiction for
Young Adults List

YALSA’s Best Fiction for Young Adults Blogging Team presents fiction titles published for young adults in the past 14 months that are recommended reading for ages 12 to 18. The purpose of the annual list it to provide librarians and library workers with a resource to use for collection development and reader’s advisory purposes. From YALSA.

Chilling YA Books That
Explore Dark Academia

From Read Brightly.

The Best YA Books of 2025 So Far

From Book Riot

Hi-Lo Fiction for Teens

These options will delight teens who can't get enough short, fast-paced, easy-to-read books about relatable characters. NoveList.com

Activism

The passionate teens in these books aim to change the world for the better. These books are suitable for grades 7-12.  - www.NoveList.com