Are you looking for a book with a main character of a certain age? You’ve come to the right place!
You can simply browse the lists below, or consider joining our yearlong Lifetime of Reading Challenge, which will introduce you to main characters of all ages throughout the year. Starting in January with child protagonists in adult fiction and going through seniors in their 90s + 100s at the end of the year, we’ll find things to appreciate and learn from every age range!
This list of highly-rated books all feature main characters in their 20s. From post-coming-of-age stories to starting careers and novels to memoirs, this diverse book list covers topics relevant to life as 20-somethings.
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These books with teenage characters all feature main characters between 13 and 19 years old. The list has a wide range of book recommendations, including both YA and adult fiction, contemporary and historical fiction, and non-fiction.
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These adult novels with a child protagonist all feature kids under the age of 12 as the main character. The list has a wide range of book recommendations, including contemporary and historical fiction.
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