The queen of YA Romance is back!! Sarah Dessen's latest novel follows Finley, who learns to stand on her own while falling in love during the life-changing summer before college.

Whether you've been reading Sarah's books since before social media even existed (she published her first book in 1996!) or only discovered her recently, we know BookTok readers are going to LOVE Change of Plans.

If there's one thing I know about Booktok, it's that everyone LOVES Lynn Painter! 2026 has already been a big year for Lynn on TikTok with not one but TWO movie adaptation announcements for Better Than the Movies and Fake Skating.

But while we wait for our favorite characters to make their way to our screens, we get to look forward to Trust Fall, which comes out on September 29th! I'll let the blurb speak for itself: a rags-to-riches rom-com about a small-town girl whose family inherits a fortune and moves to New York City, where she meets a big-city boy hiding an explosive secret.

Aren't you obsessed already!? If you can't wait until then, you can head here to dive into the Lynn Painter Universe.

From the author of fan favorite hockey romance Heart Check comes another swoony sports romcom, Catching Feelings! BookTok fell in love with Dawson, and we know you'll fall in love with Tyler, too! PLUS for the first printing only, this paperback features football-themed sprayed stenciled edges to match Heart Check's hockey sticks!

They're here. They're queer. They came to cheer! If you were loved Bring It On or were obsessed with Brittany and Santana from Glee, this one's for you! Read to watch two cheerleaders find themselves inconveniently tumbling head over heels for each other in this satirical, sapphic teen rom-com.

What if your true love could write to you from the future?

This time-traveling romance is absolutely charming. You'll get three book boyfriends for the price of one when you meet Emma's potential great loves before you find out who is actually writing her notes from the future!

Oh My Affogato! is THE most perfect vacation read– I mean, how could it not be when "Vacationship" is the name of the series! Whether you're soaking in the sun on the beach or curled up relaxing indoors, this is your chance to visit the Amalfi Coast on Soraya's graduation Euro trip!

Speaking of social media... Love Thompson went viral. Now she has it all—fifty million followers, brand deals, a Hollywood address, and the fast track to the music career she’s always dreamed of—until…she doesn’t.

Love Goes Viral is a true modern-day romance that any person online can relate to. It feels like Love could be any of us, or we could be her! 

We already know that BookTok loves this one! Queer. Pirate. Historical. Romance. Need I say any more?! A charming nobleman accidentally joins a pirate ship and falls for its debonair captain in this swashbuckling queer debut that’s perfect for fans of F.T. Lukens and Our Flag Means Death.

This is EXACTLY the type of book I know BookTok will eat! up! Complete with deadly trials, forbidden magic, mythical creatures, and don't forget the delicious tension with a mysterious man, this dark, Irish lore-inspired romantasy will have you dying to know what happens next.

On the mist-shrouded Isle of Eireann, buying magic comes with a price. What would you sacrifice to survive?

Misty Wilson took BookTok by storm with Falling Like Leaves, a cozy small-town fall romance, last year! Now she's returned to Bramble Falls with Falling Like Snow. After Bramble Falls's wildly successful Falling Leaves Festival, the town decides to have its first ever Falling Snow Festival and it's all hands on deck!

We believe it's never too early to look forward to a wintry Christmas romance. PLUS, for the first printing only, this paperback features sprayed stenciled edges! You won't want to miss them! (You can hardly find any from last year's book, so plan ahead!)

A classic trope done perfectly, The Bad Boyfriend Curse follows Meera, a lifelong goody-two-shoes, who concocts a brilliant plan to fake-date the town's most infamous bad boy to rebel against her mom. But what happens if the "bad boy" isn't actually bad...? The Bad Boyfriend curse is a perfect romcom just waiting to be loved by BookTok readers!

Let's start with Jenny's first YA trilogy, The Summer I Turned Pretty! First published with this CLASSIC cover, the trilogy follows Belly beginning (you guessed it) with "the summer she turned pretty". Now an Original Series on Prime Video AND a New York Times bestselling series, Belly and the Fisher boys have come a long way since the first book was published in 2009. 

Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer—they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one wonderful and terrible summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.

The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy is now available in this GORGEOUS deluxe edition boxed set complete with foil on the cover and stenciled sprayed edges perfect for decorating your shelves!

Were you a fan of the TV series first? This media tie-in boxed set is perfect for you, featuring exclusive content from the hit streaming series!

...or if you're waiting for the movie! 👀

Before catching up with weekly episodes of The Summer I Turned Pretty was the ultimate summer activity, To All the Boys I've Loved Before hit the screen with Netflix! Lara Jean's love story is the swooniest and most perfect introduction to the Jenny Han Universe, too!

Sixteen-year-old Lara Jean Song keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her. They aren’t love letters that anyone else wrote for her; these are ones she’s written. One for every boy she’s ever loved—five in all. When she writes, she pours out her heart and soul and says all the things she would never say in real life, because her letters are for her eyes only. Until the day her secret letters are mailed, and suddenly, Lara Jean’s love life goes from imaginary to out of control.

Can't imagine Lara Jean as anyone other than Lana Condor? This edition is perfect for you, or any TATBILB (or XO, Kitty!) fan in your life!

We can hardly believe it, but it's been TEN YEARS since the To All the Boys I've Loved Before Trilogy concluded! We've been celebrating this milestone for each book in the series with a gorgeous anniversary edition featuring a deluxe faux notebook cover and new foreword from Jenny–a true love letter to both new and established fans of the series. 

Finally, the latest edition to our TATBILB family is this absolutely ADORABLE graphic novel edition!! Lara Jean's new look is truly stunning if I do say so myself! Experience Lara Jean's story all over again in this all-new graphic novel format or share the experience with a brand new reader!

Caught up with both TSITP and TATBILB? Don't worry!! Jenny has one more amazing YA trilogy written with New York Times bestselling author, Siobhan Vivian! 

Postcard-perfect Jar Island is home to charming tourist shops, pristine beaches, amazing oceanfront homes—and three girls secretly plotting revenge.

KAT is sick and tired of being bullied by her former best friend.

LILLIA has always looked out for her little sister, so when she discovers that one of her guy friends has been secretly hooking up with her, she’s going to put a stop to it.

MARY is perpetually haunted by a traumatic event from years past, and the boy who’s responsible has yet to get what’s coming to him.

None of the girls can act on their revenge fantasies alone without being suspected. But together…anything is possible. With an alliance in place, there will be no more “I wish I’d said…” or “If I could go back and do things differently...” These girls will show Jar Island that revenge is a dish best enjoyed together.

You may be shocked to learn that while Jenny is our QUEEN of YA Romance, she actually got her start in Middle Grade! Shug is enchanting and wholly relatable coming-of-age, that follows a young girl as she weathers relatable growing pains like popularity, first crushes, and family troubles.

Annemarie Wilcox, or Shug as her family calls her, is beginning to think there’s nothing worse than being twelve. She’s too tall, too freckled, and way too flat-chested; there’s not one good or amazing thing about her. And now she has to start junior high, where the friends she counts most dear aren’t acting so dear anymore—especially Mark, the boy she’s known her whole life through and the boy she wants as her first kiss.

Life is growing up all around her, and all Shug wants is for things to be like they used to be. How is a person supposed to prepare for what happens tomorrow when there’s just no figuring out today?

Want more of Alex and Molly? Read Joy to the Girls next!

Clarity Jones has her first kiss with Hannah Fitzpatrick while away at Christian summer camp. Though it wasn’t like her to be so impulsive, realizing she’s gay slid a missing piece of her identity into place and was the most freeing experience of her life. However, Clarity’s self-discovery turns to disaster when she and Hannah are found together—and she gets a glimpse of how the truth can turn her life upside down.

A teen uses her art to protest injustice and galvanize others to resist in this “suspenseful…lyrical” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) near-future dystopian novel about girls finding their voices in the darkest of times, perfect for fans of The Handmaid’s Tale and Girls with Sharp Sticks.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong comes the start of a daring new dystopian series where humanity has moved to virtual reality to flee their deteriorating world, following two young soldiers who must depend on unlikely allies in their fight for survival.

In a world where past lives determine your future, a sharp-witted girl confronts a major twist of destiny, embroiling her in a high-stakes political game in this “clever, thrilling, and impossible to put down” (Kirkus Reviews) young adult speculative romance perfect for fans of Scythe and Matched.

Two teens must learn the “art of killing” in this Printz Honor–winning book, the first in a chilling new series from Neal Shusterman, author of the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology.

Already read the entire Arc of the Scythe series? Don't miss MindWorks, Neal's latest short story collection, complete with two all-new tales of gleaning.

From New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman comes a “thought-provoking and grimly enjoyable” (Kirkus Reviews) “epic biological thriller” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about a world where happiness is contagious but the risks of catching it may be just as dangerous as the cure.

A teen fights to escape the wealthy family who kidnapped her to produce their heirs in this first book in the riveting, New York Times bestselling dystopian young adult trilogy reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale. This special 15th anniversary edition features a brand-new look!

Now a major motion picture streaming on Netflix! A young girl begins to question her picture-perfect world in this first installment of Scott Westerfeld’s New York Times bestselling and award-winning Uglies series—a global phenomenon that started the dystopian trend.

Advent calendars are arguably one of the best and most exciting parts of the holiday season. Who doesn’t want a fun little surprise every day, no matter what you celebrate? That’s why our advent book A Heart for Christmas by Sophie Jomain is not only the perfect gift, but also a joyful story just to read yourself! This innovative advent-style book invites readers to count down to Christmas with one chapter a day (24 in total!), each one tucked behind its own perforated enclosure for you to tear open. It’s an experience that’s both playful and immersive, like unwrapping a tiny present every day! This charming read will have you savoring every page as the anticipation builds alongside the countdown.

Recommended by Remi

'Tis the season for cozying up with a romantasy read to take your mind off the snow and ice outside, and nothing will warm your heart (AND get it racing) like the drama, romance, and action in Lauren Roberts' Powerless Trilogy! Snag a boxed set for yourself (and gift one to a friend) so you can uncover every plot twist of the series and enjoy every line of banter between Kai and Paedyn this holiday season!

Recommended by Amy

This boxed set is perfect for everyone who was obsessed with Conrad, Jeremiah, and Belly this summer. We still have to wait for the Summer I Turned Pretty movie, but a re-read will make sure you're warm on the beach (and stay invested in the drama) at Cousins in the meantime.

Recommended by Trey

This timeless classic is perfect for the holidays: It’s filled with themes of unique friendships, dysfunctional families, and ongoing self-discovery. I’ll never forget grabbing a copy for the first time and having my world shifted! This anniversary edition is a timestamp marking 25 years of “wallflowers” navigating life, love, and loss alongside these complex characters. This is the perfect gift for the laugher, the crier, and the star of the show!

Recommended by Kayah

Recommended by Karina

Recommended by Shannon

As Simon Teen's resident office dog, I get to read a TON of books, but Fake Skating was my one of my favorite treats this year! If you need a gift for someone who loves snow, banter, and fake dating, this read will definitely make their tail wag!

Recommended by Seven

NovemBree may have come to a close, but EVERY month is the perfect time to bring more of your friends into the BreeHive fandom by convincing them to check out the Legendborn Cycle! Without getting into spoilers for Oathbound, it picks up as Bree and her friends are on very different paths after the events of the first two books in the series. And while I have been—and ALWAYS will be—Team Bree, it’s time for me to come clean… Oathbound is the book that swayed me from Team Nick to Team Sel. Read it to find out why.

Recommended by James

Even though the holiday season has JUST begun, I can admit that I've already gifted this book to TWO of my friends. Whether you're a Chloe Gong superfan or you've never heard of her, Coldwire is Chloe at her peak. The book follows Eirale, a soldier who has been framed for murder, and Lia, a military student in the midst of her final exam, as they navigate downcountry (the real world) and upcountry (virtual reality). I think this is the first time I have EVER successfully predicted (part of) the ending, and I can tell you all that NONE of you are ready. Even thinking of it now makes me want to re-read those last few chapters!! Best part: this is just the beginning of a trilogy! So you'll already have your holiday gifts lined up for the next few years :)

Recommended by Julia Ashley

This is the queer holiday romance of my HEART and I’m so glad that we get to catch up with Alex and Molly from She Gets the Girl! The character growth that brought them together in She Gets the Girl is on full display in Joy to the Girls, and it has some of my favorite rom-com tropes as Alex and Molly play matchmaker to two of their friends, while also preparing for what comes next after high school graduation. Plus, the novella itself is just about the right size to be a stocking stuffer—the perfect gift for any holiday rom-com lover in your life!

Recommended by James

You can never go wrong with Neal Shusterman, and Mindworks is the perfect gift for fans both new and old. You’ll lose yourself in this compendium of uncanny stories (including brand new stories from The Arc of a Scythe). Journey to a place where the wind can be captured, time can be crafted into infinite attic space, or a hot tub can house an ancient monster. In this collection, there’s always something new and strange waiting for you on the next page. Make sure to pick up the deluxe editions to bring some shine to any bookshelf!

Recommended by Brian

Part true crime thriller, part historical fiction, If Looks Could Kill is the genre-defying mashup that sees Medusa going toe-to-toe with Jack the Ripper. It’ll take you through the dark underbelly of late 1800s New York City and you won’t be the same after reading it. Get it your friend who refuses to pick a favorite genre—because surprise, it’s several genres in one!

Recommended by James

You got me! I’ve already gifted Taylor Cassidy’s nonfiction debut to my creative friend, my educator friend, and my entrepreneur friend. This collection of twelve true stories combines Black American history with Cassidy's personal anecdotes making it the best fusion of insightful chronicles and lighthearted fun. Aside from the captivating doodles throughout, Cassidy’s inviting tone and uplifting approach makes this the absolute best gift for reluctant readers, young artists, aspiring scientists, and everyone between! 

Recommended by Kayah

Seraphine and Ransom are SO. BACK.

The stakes are high, the enemies are hotter, and the magic is deadly. I must say that no other romantasy has come close to pulling me in in the way that The Dagger and the Flame did when I first read it last year! Since then, I have been desperately waiting for the sequel, and now that it's here, I must shout it from the rooftops! If you haven’t met Seraphine and Ransom yet, this is the perfect time to get (or gift!) the first two books in the trilogy in preparation for next year's conclusion. Also, whether you’re visiting the City of Fantome for the first time or revisiting, I HIGHLY recommend you listen to the audiobook. Freddy Carter is simply *chef's kiss*

Recommended by Julia Ashley

Despite sharing classes and splitting shifts at the same diner, Dawson and Harper are not friends. He thinks she’s stuck-up. She thinks he’s nothing more than a self-centered hockey jock. After a rumor goes around that Harper’s the one who got the beloved hockey couch fired, their mutual dislike is at all-time high. And yet…

Heart Check is a warm and cozy romance with a sprinkle of forced proximity and a dash of enemies to lovers, the perfect combo for any romance reader to curl up with over the holidays! And if you snag a copy of the paperback in the first printing, your copy will have the most adorable hockey-themed sprayed edges.

Recommended by Amelia

Recommended by Shannon

Recommended by Shannon

The Boy in the Black Suit is a poignant story about grief, resilience, and unexpected connections, following Matt as he copes with his mother’s death while working at a funeral home. With tender and authentic writing, it explores loss and healing in a way that’s both deeply moving and relatable.

Long Way Down is a gripping novel-in-verse about a teen grappling with grief and the cycle of gun violence during a pivotal 60-second elevator ride. Poignant and powerful, it masterfully explores the weight of choices and the legacy of loss. It is also now available as a graphic novel!

Twenty-Four Seconds From Now... is a thought-provoking exploration of a single, fleeting moment that could change everything. With powerful prose, a touching love story, and an intense focus on choices, it delves into how the seconds between life-altering decisions can shape our futures. 

Suspended is the sequel to Jason's groundbreaking YA novel, Miles Morales: Spider-Man, and it may be Jason Reynolds' most action-packed book yet! Follow along on Miles' adventures as he takes on the world as an unassuming, everyday kid who just so happens to be Spider-Man.

A stunning visual autobiography of two crazy-talented besties and collaborators, author Jason Reynolds and painter Jason Griffin, who could never be who they are singularly if they weren’t who they were together.

Originally performed at the Kennedy Center for the unveiling of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and later as a tribute to Walter Dean Myers, this stirring and inspirational poem is a rallying cry to the young dreamers of the world.

Two siblings investigate the murder of a friend only to unearth even more deadly mysteries in their small town in this page-turning young adult thriller from the acclaimed author of Their Vicious Games.

From Printz Honor–winning and New York Times bestselling author Julie Berry, a true-crime-nail-biter-turned-mythic-odyssey pitting Jack the Ripper against Medusa. A defiant love song to sisterhood, a survivors’ battle cry, and a romantic literary tour de force laced with humor.

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace meets A Study in Drowning in this sizzling gothic romantasy that follows the forbidden romance between a young nurse and a mysterious young man imprisoned by a dangerous occultist.

A girl returns to her hometown and the sinister bogland surrounding it in search of her missing sister in this harrowing, atmospheric young adult horror perfect for fans of Shea Ernshaw and The Haunting of Hill House.

A spine-tingling debut thriller about the ultimate game of cat and mouse as a teen struggles to hold onto hope, and her sanity, while attempting to escape a cunning and determined killer.

Perfect for fans of Lisa Frankenstein and Bones and All, this “brutally beautiful” (Cassandra Clare) coming-of-rage horror novel about girl villains and monstrosity follows two sisters…and their growing body count.

A “haunting…addictive” (Publishers Weekly) novel about a teen who must delve into her past if she wants to live long enough to have a future when murders eerily similar to the dark stories her brother used to tell start happening in her hometown—now with updated text and a brand-new look!

Romance, friendship, and bone-chilling fear fill the pages of this “haunting modern-day folktale” (April Genevieve Tucholke, author of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea) about a teen whose repressed memories begin to surface when a body is discovered in her small town—now with updated text and a brand-new look!