75+ Best High School Books (Classics and New Favorites)

High school is a time to read a multifaceted collection of literature, exposing students to a wide array of human cultures and experiences. High school teachers were asked to recommend their top non-canonical fiction for high school students. We’re sharing their favorite contemporary selections, along with some of the most popular classic novels too. While we’ve divided them into lists by grade, these are just suggestions. Choose the right books for your audience, regardless of where they fall on our list.