New to YA literature, but don't know where to start? Looking for something new to read? You've come to the right place! These are all booklists created just for teens.

In the table below are the titles and descriptions of each booklist. Click on a link in the "PDF" column to download the corresponding PDF file. Click on a link in the last column to view the Aspen list, where you can check the status of the book(s) you're interested in. Happy reading!

Title

  

Description

  

PDF

  

 Aspen List

A Court of Thorns & Roses Readalikes

 

Couldn't get enough of fae magic, swoonworthy love interests, or meticulous worldbuilding? These books have the same vibes!

 

ACOTAR Readalikes

 

 ACOTAR Readalikes

 Best of YA BookTok

 

 Kathleen doesn't get TikTok (she's too old) so Hannah made this booklist with all the best of BookTok's YA crazes!

 

Best of YA BookTok

 

 Best of YA BookTok

Classic YA Series

 

Welcome to Young Adult literature! These are the best classic YA series to get you started with the genre. All series in this list are finished. 

 

Classic YA Series

 

 Classic YA Series

 DC Comics Essentials

 

Love the DC movies and cartoons, but have 0 idea where to start reading the comics? This list has your back! All are Volume 1's unless specified otherwise. 

 

DC Comics Essentials

 

 DC Comics Essentials

Diversity in YA Fiction

 

People come in all shapes, sizes, colors, abilities, beliefs, gender identities, and sexual orientations. So do all these characters! 

 

Diversity in YA Fiction

 

 Diversity in YA Fiction

 Fairy Tale Reimaginings

 

Do you enjoy classic Fairy Tales but want something more modern? Look no further with this list of timeless classics with a TWIST! 

 

Fairy Tale Reimaginings

 

Fairy Tale Reimaginings

Kathleen's Faves

 

Want a list of nothing but Kathleen's gold stars? You got it! These are all the favorite books and series of your favorite teen librarian =) 

 

Kathleen's Faves

 

Kathleen's Faves

 Marvel Comics Essentials

 

 Love the Marvel movies, but have 0 idea where to start reading the comics? This list has your back! All are Volume 1's unless specified otherwise.

 

Marvel Comics Essentials

 

Marvel Comics Essentials

Quick, Easy Reads

 

Sometimes, you just need a short, easy read to turn your brain off for a while! All of these books and graphic novels are between 200-300 pages.

 

Quick Easy Reads

 

Quick Easy Reads

 Romantic Comedies

 

 Want to fall in love, but literally "lol" while doing it? These are the reads for you!

 

Romantic Comedies

 

Romantic Comedies

Stranger Things Readalikes 

 

 Need something to read well you wait for another season of Stranger Things? Try these Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy books packed with mystery, adventure, and monsters.

 

Stranger Things Readalikes

 

Stranger Things Readalikes