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Author Sandra Cisneros, who penned standout coming-of-age novel “The House on Mango Street,” speaks … More at the 2024 National Book Festival at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center on August 24, 2024. Getty Images Coming of age stories have a universal draw—everyone grows up, and everyone has experienced defining moments in life that help them build their character. Coming of age books crystallize a pivotal moment in someone’s life and detail the before, during and after moments that determine where they go in the future. The greatest coming of age books show readers both the paths taken and not taken, illustrating how life can change with the smallest decision. Above all, coming of age fiction should be relatable, something that people from different backgrounds can understand. This list of best coming of age books includes selections going back more than two centuries, underscoring just how little changes in human nature. Top Coming-Of-Age Novels Coming of age in literature usually covers events in the lives of people from about age 10 to 30. They must be young enough to have limited life experience. This list includes fantasy, literary fiction, young adult (YA) novels, novels in verse and a number of classics. The rankings are based on the books’ critical acclaim, sales, literary prizes and their continued relevance years after publication. 30. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (2013) This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows a teenage boy who lives through an accident that kills his mother. Theo moves in with a wealthy friend’s family after his dad abandons him, and he struggles to navigate his new life. The consequences of that stick with him as he ages. This book is best for anyone who wants to read a prestige novel that’s also a page-turner. Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch is available from publisher…

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