Best YA Beach Reads

Breathless

By Jennifer Niven

From Jennifer Niven, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places, comes an unforgettable new novel about a sensitive girl ready to live her bravest life–sex, heartbreak, family dramas, and all.

The Gilded Ones

By Namina Forna

This instant New York Times bestseller was named one of the best books of the year by Teen Vogue. Sixteen-year-old Deka lives in fear and anticipation of the blood ceremony that will determine whether she will become a member of her village. Already different from everyone else because of her unnatural intuition, Deka prays for red blood so she can finally feel like she belongs.

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

By Holly Jackson

Everyone is talking about this addictive New York Times bestselling must-read mystery with shades of Serial and Making a Murderer about an investigation turned obsession, full of twists and turns and with an ending you’ll never expect.

Instructions for Dancing

By Nicola Yoon

In this romantic page-turner from the author of Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star, Evie has the power to see other people’s romantic fates—what will happen when she finally sees her own?

Lies Like Wildfire

By Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

An intense high-stakes story about five friends and the deadly secret that could send their lives up in flames, perfect for fans of Karen McManus and E. Lockhart.

Off the Record

By Camryn Garrett

The behind-the-scenes access of Almost Famous meets the searing revelations of metoo in this story of a teen journalist who uncovers the scandal of the decade.

Small Favors

By Erin A. Craig

From the critically-acclaimed author of House of Salt and Sorrows comes a mesmerizing and chilling fairy-talesque novel about Ellerie Downing, a young woman in a small town with monsters lurking in the trees and dark desires hidden in the shadows—in Amity Falls, nothing is more dangerous than a wish come true.

That Weekend

By Kara Thomas

From the mind of Kara Thomas, author of The Cheerleaders, comes a new thriller that about the secrets we hide from those we love most—even, maybe, our best friends. What happened that weekend changes everything.

This Is My America

By Kim Johnson

The Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting first novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system.

Random Minis: We Were Liars

By E. Lockhart

A modern, sophisticated suspense novel from National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honoree E. Lockhart. Don’t miss the eagerly anticipated prequel, Family of Liars.

Breathless

By Jennifer Niven

The Gilded Ones

By Namina Forna

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

By Holly Jackson

Instructions for Dancing

By Nicola Yoon

Lies Like Wildfire

By Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

Off the Record

By Camryn Garrett

Small Favors

By Erin A. Craig

That Weekend

By Kara Thomas

This Is My America

By Kim Johnson

Random Minis: We Were Liars

By E. Lockhart

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Best YA Beach Reads

Breathless

By Jennifer Niven

The Gilded Ones

By Namina Forna

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

By Holly Jackson

Instructions for Dancing

By Nicola Yoon

Lies Like Wildfire

By Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

Off the Record

By Camryn Garrett

Small Favors

By Erin A. Craig

That Weekend

By Kara Thomas

This Is My America

By Kim Johnson

Random Minis: We Were Liars

By E. Lockhart

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