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.

New year, new books to read... but what of the new novelists, the debuts that come out every year? That's why we've put together a list of some of our favourite debut novels of the last few years. Enjoy these writers at the very start of their career because each one of them will be going on to bigger things. Some of them already have.

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.

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.

A year on from the riots, as part of our youth focus season, we give you five books that explore the issues facing young people today - from the demonization of the working class to gang culture to the austerity cuts...

What does it mean to be a young person today? These novels take a variety of approaches to exploring the reality of growing up in 21st century Britain

Summer is approaching and you're probably wondering what books to take away with you.

Before you load up your e-reader or head on down to your local bookshop, here's a list of alternative choices for summer reads, books that have been released this year that would make for a great holiday companion, wherever you're going. A mixture of magical and literary fiction, of comedy, of non-fiction, of thriller, from prize winners and nominees to debuts and short story writers, this diverse list of books will help you wile away time on any beach.

We love short stories! Whether you're looking for an anthology you can dip in and out of, or something to read in one sitting, these are some our favourite short story collections: inspiring, intriguing and surprising.