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The Top 100 YA Books on Goodreads
A battlefield where wild magic fills the air. A high school where a fierce rivalry transforms an entire town. A near-future wasteland where a group of misfits seeks something greater than survival…
This is the world of YA. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious reader looking to try something new, come along with us as we reveal the very best of the genre.
There are thousands of YA books, so how did we go about finding the most beloved ones on Goodreads? We started by focusing on what's been added the most to Goodreads members' shelves. But this isn't simply a popularity contest; we wanted the best. So we narrowed down our list to include only books with at least a four-star average rating. We also decided to select just the first book in a series—otherwise prolific authors like Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, and Sarah J. Maas would claim many more spots on this list.
And now, without further ado, we present the Top 100 YA Books, ranked by popularity on Goodreads. How many have you read? Tell us in the comments!
This is the world of YA. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious reader looking to try something new, come along with us as we reveal the very best of the genre.
There are thousands of YA books, so how did we go about finding the most beloved ones on Goodreads? We started by focusing on what's been added the most to Goodreads members' shelves. But this isn't simply a popularity contest; we wanted the best. So we narrowed down our list to include only books with at least a four-star average rating. We also decided to select just the first book in a series—otherwise prolific authors like Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, and Sarah J. Maas would claim many more spots on this list.
And now, without further ado, we present the Top 100 YA Books, ranked by popularity on Goodreads. How many have you read? Tell us in the comments!
How many have you read? Let us know in the comments!
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28 read so far and 26 on my to-read list!
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9 so far! I have a lot of catching up to do!
I've read 29 and own maybe half of the ones I haven't read.
Angie wrote: "Only 19 😔, but many more of those 19 authors! (Once I like an author, I seem to read EVERYTHING they publish before I move on!)"Only 19 but my mind is older, gotta be my own man like my father but bolder.... :)
Sorry I could resist
J. wrote: "Terrible list. Missing many classics. Judy Blum, Paul Zindel. ME Kerr.How can Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack and The Pigman not be on this list."
But they are classics isn't this a YA list, ya know for the stereotypical teens who like to read.. which is very stereotypical
38 so far! but at least 5 that I want to read
I think I read about like 6 of these. Some of these books are overrated to be honest.
So far only ten... 😁 I know, I know... I'm disappointed in me! too! Although, to be fair, some of these are not my style! 😂 Also, half of them are my tbr list! 😊
I have read 5 of the books on this list, but most of those 5 books were the first in a series and I have read all of that series. Also, I agree that the YA label does not describe me as a reader - a clue is that this year is the 45th year since my high school graduation.
Only ten! Better get going! Thanks for the list!
11 but I’m going to read most of them. How have I never heard of most of these????????
only read 15 so far, currently reading one, and 14 on my want to read list
carinne wrote: "L. wrote: "I’m not sure which is worse, that I’m the target age for these books and have only read 4 of these or the fact that the only one of those 4 I’d consider to be good (as in above 3 stars) ..."Haven’t started Red Queen yet (though I have a copy of book one sitting on my shelf) but no, it’s A Court of Thorns and Roses.
BTW, despite the sex it’s really not that bad for teens IMO (that being said I am a teen who reads shit like Mr. Mercedes, Berserk, Preacher, etc. I’m in high school (12th grade now) and my parents like that I have any sort of interest in books in general). They’ve most likely seen shit that’s MUCH more graphic than that online and perhaps in other books so...
Oh, and if YA referred to the age of the main characters, how the hell would It (referring to the Stephen King novel) not be in this list.
39 read and got about 10 on my physical tbr list!
28 of them! Some of them I don't intend to read :p
9. I have some work to do! It's missing the Michael Vey series, though. One of my favorites & completely clean. Not even a single curse word.
I have read 25 and 23 of the others are on my TBR list!
Only 4/100, but I've read a lot of other books that aren't on here for some reason! They're definitely YA.
I love so many books on that list!!!! Around 36
I think I've read 29--there were a few before I started on Goodreads that weren't marked as read. But there are several on my to-read list!
38 and three halves! That means I didn't finish them for some reason.
34 out of 100. I doubt I'll read them all but I did add a few to my TBR list.
read more than half the rest is on my tbr list
27 so far and probably at least 40 on my TBR!
Quite a good list to help me out on getting into some books I heard of. Will start reading them soon.
