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The 15 Must-Read YA Books
of Fall 2016

by Denise Schipani

Oh, autumn! There’s something inherent in the combo of a shift in weather and back-to-school that brings on a desire for fresh starts. It’s all about an as-yet-untouched notebook, a new pen — and a stack of un-read books we can’t wait to crack open. Sure, books are published all year long, but fall releases feel different somehow, kind of newer-than-new. Maybe it’s about coming out of a summer-reading languor. The YA category is brimming with volumes that should appeal to eager readers ready for something challenging and satisfying this fall. Here are some of our favorite YA reads of fall 2016:

What other YA books are on your must-read list for fall?