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Reading List · High School (9–12)

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A recommended reading list for high school (ages 14–18). Mix of beloved classics and modern favorites. Check off each book as you finish it — and remember, the “right” book is the one your child enjoys.

ReadTitleAuthor
To Kill a MockingbirdHarper Lee
The Book ThiefMarkus Zusak
Animal FarmGeorge Orwell
Of Mice and MenJohn Steinbeck
Lord of the FliesWilliam Golding
The Catcher in the RyeJ. D. Salinger
Fahrenheit 451Ray Bradbury
The Great GatsbyF. Scott Fitzgerald
Their Eyes Were Watching GodZora Neale Hurston
NightElie Wiesel
The Hate U GiveAngie Thomas
Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen
1984George Orwell
A Raisin in the SunLorraine Hansberry
The OdysseyHomer
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This free printable high school reading list gathers essential classics and important modern novels for grades 9–12 (ages 14–18) — many of which appear on school syllabi and college-prep lists. Check off each book as it's read. Print it for students, English classrooms, or homeschool.

Frequently asked questions

Is this high school reading list free?

Yes — print and share it as often as you like.

Are these on typical school reading lists?

Many are common on high-school syllabi and college-prep lists, alongside a few modern titles students tend to love.

Do these titles contain mature themes?

Some do. High-school literature often explores serious topics; preview anything you're unsure about for your particular reader.

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