Booklists

In the wake of debate and controversy in the media about books for teenagers exploring difficult topics such as terminal illness or suicide, we recommend some books that deal frankly with issues of life and death.

These books all touch on the subject of eating disorders, and will help young readers to gain an understanding of eating issues.

From this year's most exciting new titles, to books that have inspired new or forthcoming films, here's our list of books that teenagers and young adults will be delighted to find in their stocking on Christmas morning

These books for teens and young adults all feature lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender characters and relationships.

Seen the final Twilight film and feeling bereft?  Fear not - the books on our list will help you fill the Twilight-shaped hole in your life. Taking a range of different approaches to the dark romance genre, these are all compelling novels combining love and passion with supernatural mystery.

These ten books about World War I will offer young readers a range of different perspectives on the conflict.

From classic favourites to more recent titles, these books for children and teenagers take a variety of different approaches to representing the events of World War II.

Read our list of children's books about the Holocaust

Get into the mood for Halloween with 13 spooky, supernatural and spine-tingling stories. Both old favourites and new discoveries are included this list of some of our favourite scary books for dark and stormy nights.

With bestselling crime writers including John Grisham, Harlan Coben and James Patterson all turning to writing for a younger audience, young adult crime is being touted as 'the next big thing'. Here we share some of our favourite crime thrillers for teens and young adults.

Taking inspiration from some favourite stories and characters, these authors have all put a new spin on classic novels.