2023 Barnes & Noble Book of the Year

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David Grann

David Grann is the inaugural recipient of the Author of the Year award from Barnes & Noble in 2023, celebrating his impressive array of achievements that began in 2009 with The Lost City of Z and extended into 2023 with The Wager and the film adaptation of Killers of the Flower Moon. Grann’s writing style, mixing thriller-like stakes and riveting history, solidifies him as one of the literary world’s essential nonfiction voices.

Learn more about The Wager on Poured Over: The B&N Podcast and read more about David Grann on B&N Reads.

David Grann is the inaugural recipient of the Author of the Year award from Barnes & Noble in 2023, celebrating his impressive array of achievements that began in 2009 with The Lost City of Z and extended into 2023 with The Wager and the film adaptation of Killers of the Flower Moon. Grann’s writing style, mixing thriller-like stakes and riveting history, solidifies him as one of the literary world’s essential nonfiction voices.

Learn more about The Wager on Poured Over: The B&N Podcast and read more about David Grann on B&N Reads.

Finalist: The Puppets of Spelhorst

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Finalist: The Wager

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Finalist: The Story of Art Without Men

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The Story of Art Without Men

by Katy Hessel

The Story of Art Without Men

by Katy Hessel

In this long-awaited publication, we finally learn about the other half. Katy Hessel completely rewrites our understanding of art history, starting with Plautilla Nelli, the first known Florentine female Renaissance artist, through basically yesterday. This is a mind blowing, incredibly important and fantastic read.

Learn more on Poured Over: The B&N Podcast.

Finalist: Yellowface

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Finalist: Zilot & Other Important Rhymes

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Finalist: Chili Crisp

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Finalist: The Berry Pickers

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Finalist: Divine Rivals

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Finalist: The Creative Act

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Finalist: Let Us Descend

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Finalist: Fourth Wing

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