10 Best Books For Teens

It's tough being a teenager — probably now more than ever.

There's high school drama, heartache, hormones and high-tech worries that past generations never even had to worry about. Today's teens are coming of age in a digital era, and that's all the more reason for them to benefit from a good ol'-fashioned book.

We've rounded up 10 of the best reads for teens — a mix of old favorites and new finds alike. Happy reading!

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To Kill a Mockingbird, $6.79
Harper Lee's novel is a Pulitzer Prize winning American classic — it tackles racism, injustice and more through the innocent eyes of children. This is a must-read for everyone — high schoolers, included.

Asking For It, $10.75
Eighteen-year-old Emma O'Donovan's parents find her on their doorstep int he morning, bloodied and unconscious, looking like she was dumped there after a night of partying. Emma is unable to remember what happened the night before, but to her dismay, someone posts compromising photos online under a fake account calling her "Easy Emma." An investigation is launched, Emma's peers turn on her, and everyone seems to have an opinion about what happened that night. "Asking For It" is a must-read with a powerful story about victim shaming, violence and sexual assault.

Holding Up the Universe, $11.16
Libby Strout, once dubbed "America's Fattest Teen," is determined to start anew in high school. Jack Masselin is the popular guy who keeps his distance from peers so they don't discover his inability to recognize faces. After a cruel high school prank, Libby and Jack's paths cross in group counseling and community service, and the unlikely pair forms quite a connection. Can their young love withstand the odds? In "Holding Up the Universe," the reader gets to experience this emotional and raw journey in a relatable way right along with the protagonists.

1984, $6.51
Ever feel like you're being watched? George Orwell, who wrote "1984" in 1948, predicted a future of surveillance and control. This is a fascinating read about a fictitious dystopian society that might even have some parallels to modern life today.

When We Collided, $10.58
Young love is never easy, but Jonah and Vivi's teenage romance seems brought with obstacles from the beginning. He's trying to keep his family's business afloat after the tragic death of his father, and she's struggling with a mental illness she doesn't want to treat. "When We Collided" tells the story of their ups, downs and discoveries in a powerful and insightful way.

The Thing About Jellyfish, $5.45
Suzy refuses to believe her best friend died in a simple drowning accident. She has a theory that her friend's real cause of death was a rare jellyfish sting, but no one believes her. Suzy is determined to prove it was a jellyfish, and she travels the world in search of answers in this heartbreakingly beautiful story.

The Great Gatsby, $6.95
F. Scott Fitzgerald's American classic tells the story of fabulous wealth, privilege, partying and the price of it all. "The Great Gatsby" is set in the Jazz Age of the 1920s, and once you read it, you'll understand why people today still love to quote it.

Paper Boats, $10.99
Kugy dreams of being a writer, and Keegan dreams of being an artist, but they both feel pressured to pursue more practical career paths. A romance between the two almost seems destined to happen, but in order to pursue their feelings, Kugy and Keenan will have to risk betraying all those around them. Will they listen to their hearts or their heads?

Gem & Dixie, $11.58
Sisters Gem and Dixie have always had each other — but not much else. When their father unexpectedly comes into their lives, he tries and succeeds to cause a rift between them. "Gem & Dixie" tells the story of two troubled sisters on the run who find themselves faced with tough choices to make about the one relationship they've always been able to count on.

The Takedown, $12.07
Kyla Cheng is a Queen Bee, and her high school experience is practically perfect — until it's not. Just a week before college applications are due, a video of Kyla "doing it" with a teacher at the school goes viral. But there's a twist: It's not actually Kyla in the video. Someone digitally edited the video in an effort to take Kyla down, and she's determined to find out who and restore her reputation.

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