Who says spooky season has to wait until fall? When the sun goes down and the air cools just enough to raise goosebumps, it’s a great time to pull out a chilling YA read to keep you turning pages late into the night. These eerie, twisty YA books are perfect for reading under the stars, around a campfire, or during an evening thunderstorm. Ghosts, secrets, and summer chills await:

Whether you're looking for pulse-pounding action, razor-sharp political commentary, or just a protagonist brave enough to challenge the status quo, we've rounded up our favorite YA books where the government doesn’t stand a chance.

In YA fiction, mermaids aren’t just pretty faces with glittering tails—they’re fierce warriors, spellbinding sirens, and unforgettable heroines. In honor of this heatwave and missing those days in the pool, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best YA mermaid books that will sweep you off your feet and into the ocean.

June is Pride Month—a time to honor the LGBTQ+ community, reflect on its history, and celebrate the diversity that makes our world vibrant and beautiful. At The Reading Chamber, we believe that stories have the power to build empathy, foster understanding, and help young readers see themselves and others in all their complexity. To see yourself in characters or to recognize friends, family members, or strangers in these books is incredibly important for the mental health of readers as well as society as a whole.

Here at The Reading Chamber, we believe that loving magical tales never ends—especially when there’s so many new twists on classic favorites to discover! We’ve stocked our shelves with some of the most enchanting fairytale retellings in the young adult world and you probably haven’t even heard of some of them. Whether you’re a fan of fierce heroines, morally gray villains, or lush fantasy realms, these stories take everything you love about classic tales and reimagine them in bold, unexpected ways.

Even though reading is like watching a movie in your brain, there is just something so cool about seeing a favorite title come to life on screen.

With May coming to a close, we couldn’t let the month go by without shouting out Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month. One of the most powerful ways to celebrate and honor these communities is through storytelling as books open up doors to diverse—and important—experiences. While The Reading Chamber is a small online bookstore, we know how important it is to feature authors from all different backgrounds. As the store grows, so does our collection, and we highly encourage you to check out these titles below by amazing AAPI authors!

Memorial Day weekend is upon us! Whether you’re spending the long weekend by the pool, at the beach, or checking out local businesses like me, we’ve got he books to keep you company. At The Reading Chamber, we’re honoring the holiday with a sale on our curated collection of young adult novels, book boxes, blind dates, and bookish merch. From magical adventures and contemporary fiction to your new favorite bookmark, you’re sure to find something that fits your reading personality.