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New York Times Best Sellers – Teens

The New York Times Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States. Below are the latest best seller lists for young adult hardcover books, which is updated weekly, and for young adult paperbacks, which is updated monthly. For more lists, visit our New York Times Best Sellers page, our NYT Best Sellers for Children page, or The New York Times's Best Sellers page.

Young Adult Hardcover

March 8, 2026

1

The Sun and the Starmakerby Rachel Griffin
The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within Aurora Finch and requests that she come study under his tutelage. (Ages 14 to 18)

2

Fake Skatingby Lynn Painter
After years of separation, the childhood friends Alec and Dani reunite and face their true feelings toward each other. (Ages 14 and up)

3

A Stage Set for Villainsby Shannon J. Spann
Riven Hesper makes a deal with a “Player,” an immortal being, to save her own life. (Ages 16 and up)

4

If Only I Had Told Herby Laura Nowlin
In this companion to “If He Had Been With Me,” the story of Finn and Autumn is told through three different perspectives. (Ages 14 to 18)

5

Wings of Starlightby Allison Saft
Clarion, the successor to the throne of Pixie Hollow, is determined to confront a monster that threatens the land. (Ages 12 to 18)

6

Stolen Midnightsby Katherine Quinn
Wren and Damien, teens from different social circles, investigate magical mysteries after being brought together by fate. (Ages 14 and up)

7

Better Than the Moviesby Lynn Painter
Hopeless romantic Liz has a crush on Michael but finds out that she likes being around her neighbor Wes. (Ages 12 and up)

8

Dragon Cursedby Elise Kova
At age 18 in the city of Vinguard, humans are brought before the Tribunal to determine if they are dragon cursed. (Ages 16 to 17)

9

Queen of Facesby Petra Lord
Anabelle Gage is caught between two warring factions while her own life is on the line. (Ages 14 to 18)

10

Beth is Deadby Katie Bernet
Beth March’s sisters are determined to find her killer. (Ages 12 and up)

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Young Adult Paperback

February 2026

1

See You Yesterdayby Rachel Lynn Solomon

2

If He Had Been with Meby Laura Nowlin

3

Meet Cuteby Jennifer L. Armentrout et al

4

If Only I Had Told Herby Laura Nowlin
In this companion to “If He Had Been With Me,” the story of Finn and Autumn is told through three different perspectives. (Ages 14 to 18)

5

Girl in Piecesby Kathleen Glasgow

6

Better Than the Moviesby Lynn Painter
Hopeless romantic Liz has a crush on Michael but finds out that she likes being around her neighbor Wes. (Ages 12 and up)

7

The Rose Bargainby Sasha Peyton Smith

8

The Obsessionby Natasha Preston

9

Nothing Like the Moviesby Lynn Painter

10

The Book Thiefby Markus Zusak
A girl copes with life under the Nazis in part by stealing books; now a movie.