School Library Books

70 of the best books of 2025 hand-picked for your secondary school library.

Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your classrooms and libraries up-to-date with inspiring brand new fiction. Featuring new and favourite authors, we’ve chosen the very best stories to inspire a love for reading in KS3.

These stories will whisk your students away to magical worlds, take them on adventures across unknown lands and do battle with monstrous villains. We’ve chosen books that offer challenging narratives and vocabulary to stretch your students whilst immersing them in unforgettable stories. We ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.

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If you would like to be invoiced for this product, please send an order number or enquiry to julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.

62 of the best books of 2025 hand-picked for your secondary school library.

Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your school library up-to-date with inspiring brand new fiction. Featuring new and favourite authors, we’ve chosen the very best stories to inspire a love for reading in KS4.

These novels will whisk your students away on adventures in worlds of fantasy, travel back in time and navigate the trials and romances of teens becoming adults. We’ve chosen books that offer challenging narratives and vocabulary to stretch your students whilst immersing them in unforgettable stories. We ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.

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If you would like to be invoiced for this product, please send an order number or enquiry to julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.

25 of the best non-fiction books of 2025 hand-picked for your Secondary School Library.

Get The National Year of Reading off to a flying start by bringing your school library up-to-date with inspiring and information non-fiction. Featuring new and favourite authors, we’ve chosen the very best factual books to inspire a love for reading in KS4 & KS5.

These books have been selected for their award-winning writing, engaging content and relevant, modern themes that inspire critical thinking, self advocacy and understanding of the world. With a combination of books written for both teenagers and adults, we’ve chosen books that present a positive and hopeful world view that will empower teenagers to engage with community and real-life problems.

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If you would like to be invoiced for this product, please send an order number or enquiry to julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.

Recommended Reads for Year 7 children

Encourage independent reading with 72 brilliant books for children aged 11 & 12. We’ve chosen the best books for Year 7 students and organised them in to genres to encourage your class to read widely and to discover their new favourite authors and series.

As Year 7 students embark on their high school journey, the right books can serve as both companions and guides through this exciting new chapter. Our carefully curated selection of recommended reads includes stories that tackle themes of identity, friendship, resilience, and personal growth.

From thrilling adventures in diverse worlds to heartfelt tales that resonate with those navigating change, these books inspire young readers to embrace challenges and celebrate their individuality. Whether it's an epic fantasy that encourages imagination or a relatable contemporary novel addressing real-life dilemmas, each title has been chosen to support Year 7 students in building confidence and a love for reading.

Explore these engaging stories that not only challenge perceptions but also spark thoughtful discussions and foster empathy—essential tools for thriving in high school and beyond.

Buy the full set by clicking the link below or get in touch if you would like a bespoke collection.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

Recommended Reads are available for Reception - Year 9.

Recommended Reads for Year 8 children

Encourage independent reading with 72 brilliant books for children aged 12 & 13. We’ve chosen the best books for Year 8 students and organised them in to genres to encourage your class to read widely and to discover their new favourite authors and series’.

Buy the full set by clicking the link below or get in touch if you would like a bespoke collection.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

Recommended Reads are available for Reception - Year 9.

Recommended Reads for Year 9 children

Encourage independent reading with 72 brilliant books for children aged 13 & 14. We’ve chosen the best books for Year 9 students and organised them in to genres to encourage your class to read widely and to discover their new favourite authors and series’.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

Recommended Reads are available for Reception - Year 9.

Our Middle Grade Collections for Secondary Schools are curated to inspire a love for reading in KS3. These stories will whisk your students away to magical worlds, take them on adventures across unknown lands and do battle with monstrous villains. We’ve chosen books that offer challenging narratives and vocabulary to stretch your students whilst immersing them in unforgettable stories. We work hard to ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.

Scroll through the gallery to see all of the 134 books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.

We know how tight school budgets are… our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP.

Our Middle Grade Collections for Secondary Schools are curated to inspire a love for reading in KS3. These stories will take your students all over the world to meet fascinating animals, some of which are at risk from our changing climate. They’ll learn about how to protect their world and make their future a brighter place. There are stories of children from all walks of life coming together, celebrating one another and finding their place. We’ve chosen books that offer challenging narratives and vocabulary to stretch your students whilst immersing them in unforgettable stories. We work hard to ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.

Scroll through the gallery to see all of the 134 books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.

We know how tight school budgets are… our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP.

Our Middle Grade Collections for Secondary Schools are curated to inspire a love for reading in KS3. These stories will transport your students back in time and across the world to visit key moments in history. There are haunting tales of ghosts and dystopian worlds and a whole host of mysteries to solve. We’ve chosen books that offer challenging narratives and vocabulary to stretch your students whilst immersing them in unforgettable stories. We work hard to ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.

Scroll through the gallery to see all of the 134 books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.

We know how tight school budgets are… our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP.

Our Young Adult Collections have been curated to inspire students in KS4 to read for pleasure. These compelling stories have been selected to help guide your students through their teenage years by introducing them to characters navigating complex emotional situations. There are powerful stories of teenagers from all walks of life coming together, celebrating one another, finding their place and demanding justice. We work hard to ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.

Scroll through the gallery to see all of the 111 books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.

We know how tight school budgets are… our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP.

Our Young Adult Collections have been curated to inspire students in KS4 to read for pleasure. These stories include the most popular dystopian fiction as well as brand new books to keep your library up-to-date. These addictive mysteries are filled with puzzles and plot twists that make them impossible to put down. We work hard to ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.

Scroll through the gallery to see all of the 111 books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.

We know how tight school budgets are… our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP.

Our Young Adult Collections have been curated to inspire students in KS4 to read for pleasure. These epic and immersive fantasies are redefining the genre with powerfully feminist tales, a celebration of hard-won equal rights and beautifull, life-affirming portrayals of teens navigating their first relationships. We work hard to ensure all our collections represent a range of diverse characters that reflect children’s modern lives and are inclusive of everyone.

Scroll through the gallery to see all of the 117 books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.

We know how tight school budgets are… our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP.

Give your students the opportunity to read the classics of English Literature before they turn 18. These traditional and modern classics will allow your students to leave school understanding the literary canon and knowing about those books that have changed the face of literature and influenced so many modern writers.

Scroll through the gallery to see all of the 104 books that are included or send us an email and we’ll be happy to provide you with the full list of books: julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk.

We know how tight school budgets are… our collections are intended for use in schools and already have a 20% discount applied against RRP.