Shelf Safe Books

Shelf Safe Books shares clean and safe reads for middle grades, teens and adults. Every book list is free from explicit content and heavy themes. Simple recommendations and quick no stress reading guides.

Middle grade book recommendation number one – The Wild Robot Middle grade book recommendation number two – Esperanza Rising Middle grade book recommendation number three – The Invention of Hugo Cabret Middle grade book recommendation number four – Coraline Middle grade book recommendation number five – The Mysterious Benedict Society Middle grade book recommendation number six – Nim’s Island Middle grade book recommendation number seven – The Wednesday Wars Middle grade book recommendation number eight – Peter and the Starcatchers Middle grade book recommendation number nine – Savvy Middle grade book recommendation number ten – The Sweet Mystery of Life

10 Middle Grade Books That Keep Kids Reading

A clean list of middle grade books perfect for kids, classrooms, and family reading. These ten safe, engaging, kid-friendly reads include standalones and series picks that appeal to reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike.

The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin book cover Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie book cover The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd book cover The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood book cover A Tale of Two Murders by Robin Stevens book cover The Great Cake Mystery by Alexander McCall Smith book cover The Name of This Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch book cover Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief by Wendelin Van Draanen book cover Greenglass House by Kate Milford book cover The Sweet Mystery of Life by Susan Wittig Albert book cover

10 Mystery Books to Keep You Guessing

Mystery novels have a special way of pulling readers into clever puzzles, suspenseful twists, and memorable characters. This list highlights ten engaging mysteries that range from cozy and character-driven to thrilling and thought-provoking, each offering an intriguing escape into the world of deduction, secrets, and clever sleuthing.

To All the Boys I Have Loved Before by Jenny Han The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith P. S. I Like You by Kasie West The Distance Between Us by Kasie West The Love That Split the World by Emily Henry Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon 100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons Love and Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch What to Say Next by Julie Buxbaum

10 Romance Books to Warm Your Heart

Romance has a way of exploring connection, growth, and joy. These ten books focus on emotional journeys, heartfelt friendships, and slow-burn relationships without stepping into graphic content. From whimsical adventures to tender coming-of-age stories, each book highlights authentic emotions and thoughtful storytelling.