Books for 15 year olds
Books for 15-year-olds – favourites chosen by teens including titles by Tomi Adeyemi, Lynn Painter, Suzanne Collins, Lauren Roberts, Kalynn Bayron, Brigid Kemmerer, Cynthia Murphy, and Juno Dawson.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Lynn Painter is an American author known for writing contemporary romantic comedies for both young adult and adult audiences. Her work often explores themes of relationships, personal growth, and humour, and she is recognised for her engaging and relatable characters.
Painter’s debut young adult novel, Better Than the Movies, was published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers in 2021. The story follows Liz Buxbaum as she navigates high school, romance, and her love of romantic comedies. The novel has been noted for its witty dialogue and heartfelt moments.
In addition to her young adult fiction, Lynn Painter has written adult romantic comedies. Her adult debut, Mr. Wrong Number, was published by Berkley in 2022. The book centres on Olivia Marshall, who receives a misdirected text that leads to an unexpected romance. Painter’s adult novels are characterised by their humour and exploration of modern relationships.
Other works by Lynn Painter include The Do-Over (2022), a young adult novel involving a time loop scenario, and Betting on You (2023), which continues her focus on romantic comedy themes for teen readers. She has also published The Love Wager (2023), an adult romance novel.
Lynn Painter’s books are published by established imprints such as Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers and Berkley. Her writing has been featured on schoolreadinglist.co.uk, which highlights her appeal to both teen and adult readers. Painter’s novel Better Than the Movies was published in 2021.
Books for 15-year-olds – favourites chosen by teens including titles by Tomi Adeyemi, Lynn Painter, Suzanne Collins, Lauren Roberts, Kalynn Bayron, Brigid Kemmerer, Cynthia Murphy, and Juno Dawson.
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