What Type of Books Should Teenagers Read?

by Bookswagons Books Bookswagons

As a teenager, you are at a stage where you are much more receptive than adults and have a better understanding of a lot of things as compared to children. Hence, it is in your adolescence that you have the opportunity to widen your horizons and to soak in as much information and knowledge as you can. And what better way to do it through books? With so many authors and writers out there, you would find a plethora of options in terms of the books you could read; fiction books non-fiction, autobiographical, poetry books, thrillers, romance novels, etc. There is, without a doubt, something for all of you to read! So, here are some types of books you must read, as a teenager:

Poetry books: If you love poems, there are so many books available for you. Poetry is a great way to encourage creative and deductive thinking and also serves as a means for us to understand and appreciate the world. Poems are quite often, not the most direct and require you to find the meaning in the depths of all those stanzas. Poetry is no less than any other art form and deserves to be appreciated. Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur, Sylvia Plath; The Collected Poems and many more are great options to read.

Non-Fiction: The non-fiction category includes different kinds of books which are as follows (and much more):

Biographies or autobiographies: If you have a role model or someone you admire, maybe consider reading their biography/ autobiography, if they have one. Reading about idols or successful people could give you some sort of an idea or direction in life, whether in general or in a particular field. Maybe you enjoy a sport, say tennis. Try reading Andre Agassi’s autobiography, it’s quite interesting.

Self-Help books: Perhaps you need help in some aspect of your life. Perhaps you need a few tips in figuring out something. In that case, self-help books are a good option. While people around you can give useful advice, sometimes reading something like 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a great option if you are looking to make slight changes in your life.

Diaries and memoirs: Books like The Diary of Anne Frank are a testament to a particular a period in history and could provide an insight into the lives of common people.

Fiction books: If you wish to spend time away from reality and want to get lost in an imaginary (yet somewhat possible) world, fiction is the right category for you:

Sci-fi: Science fiction books like The Martian, Children of Time are quite interesting for all those of you who love science and the idea of something like time travel or going into space and other technological developments.

Classics: If you enjoy hardcore literature, classics like To Kill A Mockingbird, Frankenstein, etc. would surely make for delightful reads.

Romance novels: If you are a romantic at heart and dream about your happily ever after, you would definitely love to read romance novels, some well known ones being The Notebook, Pride and Prejudice, and Jane Eyre.

Horror and thriller: If you enjoy a mystery or love trying to rack your brains in order to figure out a crime, or, love a good spook, this is the perfect genre to keep you at the edge of your seats. Books like IT, Gone Girl, The Innocent Man are suggested reads.

Whether you just want something to pass your time or want to increase your knowledge about a particular issue, nothing can beat books, not even the internet. Make it habits to read every single day, even if it’s just for 30 minutes, to keep your minds active.