Reading recommendations: Rangatahi
Explore fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, rainbow reads and more - all made for teens. Find your next favourite read at the library.
Featured
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Big Bargain Book Sale - 20 and 21 March 2026
Bag a bargain! Our much-loved book sale is on Friday 20 March 9am to 7pm, and Saturday 21 March 9am to 4pm at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre.
Reading guides
Reading Guides
Fiction reading guide for teens
Whatever kind of fiction you’re into, there’s a great story here for teens.
Genre reading guide
Find new reads from your favourite genres with these librarian recommendations for teens.
Graphic novels reading guide
Art and story come together in a range of genres and styles for teens.
Manga reading guide
Want to start a new series and don’t know where to start? Here are our guides to Japanese comics.
Mental health reading guide
We recommend books and websites will help you learn more about mental health and wellbeing for teens.
Non-Fiction reading guide
Explore true stories and find resources on issues affecting youth.
Rainbow reads for rangatahi - teens
Books for teens that explore and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
Award winners
The Best of the best - find shortlisted and award-winning titles of international and New Zealand literary prizes for kids and young adults.
Award winners
NZ Booklovers Awards
The 2026 shortlist has been announced for adult fiction, lifestyle book, young adult fiction, junior fiction, and picture books categories.
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Young Adult Literature
Honours fantasy books for readers, 13 to 18. This year's winner is The Isles of Gods duology by Amie Kaufman.
Awards of the Children’s Book Council of Australia
Winners in the categories: picture books, early childhood, younger readers, older readers, and Eve Pownall Award for information books.
Best of the Year
2025 Kirkus Reviews - Best Young Adult Books of the Year
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. Published twice a month, they review over 10,000 books a year.
Liam's 20 Best Graphic Novel Reads of 2025
Twenty of Liam's favourite manga and graphic novel books and series read this year.
Rylee's Best of the Year 2025
Rylee's best reads of the year - a mix of kids and YA fiction and graphic novels.
2025 Kirkus Reviews - Best Young Adult Books of the Year
Kirkus Reviews is an American book review magazine founded in 1933. Published twice a month, they review over 10,000 books a year.
Liam's 20 Best Graphic Novel Reads of 2025
Twenty of Liam's favourite manga and graphic novel books and series read this year.
Rylee's Best of the Year 2025
Rylee's best reads of the year - a mix of kids and YA fiction and graphic novels.
Most Popular in 2025
Most Popular
Most Popular in 2025: eBooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Sunshine on the Reaping, the latest of the Hunger Games book is first, with Sarah J. Maas taking out three of the top 5 spots.
Most Popular in 2025: eAudiobooks: Rangatahi - Teens
Audiobooks of The Hunger Games and Sarah J. Maas's popular series are the most popular titles for teens in 2025.
Most Popular in 2025: Rangatahi - Teens: Books
Hunger Games, Sarah J. Maas and more - the popular fiction for teens in 2025. Garfield is the king of non-fiction.
Most Popular in 2025: Comics / Graphic Novels for Teens
Five nights at Freddy's, My Hero Academia Vigilantes, and Star Wars: Darth Vader are the most popular series of 2025.