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Best Classic Books to Read for Teens

Shop the best selection of classic books for teens at Barnes & Noble. Popular genres of classic books read by teenagers include historical fiction, adventure novels, sci-fi, fantasy, mysteries, thrillers and even romance. Young adults usually first get introduced to works of classic literature like Charles Dickens’s Victorian novel, Great Expectations, or Lois Lowry’s thought-provoking dystopian novel, The Giver, by their middle school English teacher. This is when teenagers finally get the opportunity to dive into timeless literary classics such as Lord of the Flies, The Outsiders and The Catcher in the Rye. These popular classic YA books often present young readers with coming-of-age adventures of cherished classic characters like Pip, Tom Sawyer, Scout Finch and Anne of Green Gables. A lot of YA classics also address societal issues like racism, inequality and women’s rights. Discover classic novels like The Great Gatsby that is often read in high school, modern classics like R.L. Stine’s horror novels and fantasy classics like The Golden Compass. Did you know that classic books don't have to be old? Explore widely read contemporary classics such as The Hunger Games, The Hate U Give, A Wrinkle in Time, The Book Thief and Speak. No matter what genre of classic books you’re searching for, whether for school or for fun, B&N is here to cater to every reader’s delight.

10 Popular Classic Books for Teens

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney
Go Ask Alice by Anonymous
Skin I'm In by Sharon G. Flake
The Pigman by Paul Zindel
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Classic Books for Teens and YA

Discover timeless classics in literature for teens and young adults including classic books read in high school.