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Spring Gifts

Hit the reset button with our curated collection of spring must-reads. Pick up a new fiction favorite to read over Spring Break, and while you’re at it, grab a few read-alouds for the kiddos. Celebrate the season with great books and vibrant spring gifts like LEGO Botanicals, outdoor toys and garden-inspired décor.

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B&N Exclusive: New From the Author of 'Me Before You' - A reminder that love and family come in all different forms. We All Live Here: A Novel (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Jojo Moyes. Shop Now

Signed Edition: An illuminating history of the world's deadliest disease through the lens of one boy's fight against it. Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green. Shop Now

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The Backyard Bird Chronicles (2024 B&N Gift Book of the Year)

by Amy Tan, David Allen Sibley (Foreword by)

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The Backyard Bird Chronicles (2024 B&N Gift Book of the Year)

by Amy Tan, David Allen Sibley (Foreword by)

This gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature and the beauty all around us from beloved author Amy Tan is the perfect present for anyone on your list.

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Everything you need to know to curate a beautiful, thriving garden from the legendary Martha Stewart. Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook: The Essential Guide to Designing, Planting, and Growing by Martha Stewart. Shop Now

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The Most Anticipated Kids’ Books of 2026

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Books to Read This Spring

Spring into reading with the best new fiction and nonfiction books that will pull you out of the winter slump. Say goodbye to cozy sweaters and let nature inspire you with fascinating reads like The Story of Birds, a history of birds told by a renowned paleontologist, from their dinosaur origins to the species that exist today. Discover new fiction favorites like Release Me, a high-stakes, action-packed tale set in a dystopian world, and nonfiction must-reads like The Light Work Journal, a guide that will empower and inspire you during this season of change.

Barnes & Noble offers all the books to add to your TBR for spring including new YA releases like We're a Bad Idea, Right? and The Thorn Queen that will go perfectly with Spring Break. And check out the hottest new spring books for kids from their favorite series like Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga and The Hybrid Prince. Whether you’re looking for children’s books to celebrate spring holidays like Easter and Passover, or you’re excited that days are getting longer and you might be able to sneak in a little extra reading, find the best book recs all in one place!

Spring Gifts

Spring awakens something in us, a spark that feels like the start of a new chapter. This is why it’s the perfect time to start reading something new. Books make great gifts for spring, whether for Easter or another special occasion. Other cool spring gift ideas include LEGO Botanicals, from vibrant flowers to potted plants, no green thumb required. And gardening enthusiasts might enjoy gifts like a garden table spiral recipe journal, floral tote bags and garden-inspired décor from flower shaped mugs to metal butterfly bookends. After being cooped up at home for months, the kids are ready for some fresh air. Let them embrace the outdoors with our selection of fun outdoor toys from lawn games to diggers that make awesome spring gifts for the little ones on your list.

Spring Gifts

Best New Fiction

Best New Nonfiction

Our Barnes & Noble Gift Book of the Year

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Garden Gift Items

LEGO Botanicals

Best New YA

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Best Paperbacks of April

Best New Kids Books

Literary Plush & Books

Outdoor Fun