The List
The List 2026 is out!
Finding your next great read just got easier. The List brings together 100 of the best new books for teens—chosen by librarians and reviewed by teens. From edge-of-your-seat thrillers to stories about friendship, family and everything in between, there’s something for every kind of reader.
Want it offline? Pick up a print version of The List at your branch—easy to browse, share and keep on hand.
also found in the list:
Lovely Dark and Deep
Elisa A. Bonnin
Dreamover
Dani Diaz
Who owns the moon?
Cynthia Levinson
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Science Fiction and Fantasy
Adventure, strange new worlds and mortal danger – these books take you places you can only imagine.
Nail-Biters
Suspense and nonstop action keep you turning pages in these edge-of-your-seat reads.
Comics and Manga
Epic or everyday. Adventure or comedy. Come for the story. Stay for the amazing art.
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True Story
From little moments to living history, life-changing experiences make for compelling reading.
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Family Matters
Whether woven together by birth or other bonds, family is what you make it.
Disability Visibility
Books that explore a broad spectrum of Deaf, mental health, and disability experiences.
Indigenous Voices
Traditional, modern and futuristic, Indigenous authors tell exciting, important stories and truths.
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Book reviews
Watch these reviews to find your next great read.