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Stephen King Book-to-Film Adaptations Ranked From the Very Faithful to the Wildly Inaccurate

It’s Stephen King Week at Barnes & Noble, and we’re celebrating with a Buy Two, Get the Third Free offer on a wide selection of his bibliography, now through July 21! So many of Stephen King’s books have been adapted ...

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10 Times Mo Willems’ The Pigeon Made Us LOL

10 Times Mo Willems’ The Pigeon Made Us LOL

The Pigeon is an iconic character in my house. My middle son loves all books about this bird. It doesn’t matter if he wants to drive a bus or stay up late, Mo Willems’ Pigeon is a sure bet to...

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Our Most Anticipated Debut YAs of 2019: July to December

Our Most Anticipated Debut YAs of 2019: July to December

The only thing more exciting than your favorite author coming out with a new book is discovering your next favorite author. What’s better than finding the next addition to your must-read list? These...

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Find Your New Favorite Manga: 12 Series to Pick Up During Our B2G1 Free Viz Sale

Find Your New Favorite Manga: 12 Series to Pick Up During Our B2G1 Free Viz Sale

Viz is the largest publisher of manga in North America, and with not one but two Japanese publishers as parent companies, it has a huge inventory of manga to draw from. While it’s the home of classic...

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Thank You, Teachers: Barnes & Noble Presents Back to School Educator Appreciation Days

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Thank You, Teachers: Barnes & Noble Presents Back to School Educator Appreciation Days

In celebration of all that school teachers and administrators do for local communities, Barnes & Noble would like to do something extra for them in...

6 Crime Writers Who Ended a Series Voluntarily

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6 Crime Writers Who Ended a Series Voluntarily

Having a hit series of books and a popular character that readers respond to is usually the dream of an author of an genre, but especially the authors of...

What Hints Does Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale Give Us About Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments?

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What Hints Does Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale Give Us About Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments?

Last month, Barnes & Noble stores across the country hosted the first in a series of Cafe Meetups where fans of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s...

Romance Roundup: Fiery Debutantes, Lady Detectives, and Lovey-Dovey Neighbors

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Romance Roundup: Fiery Debutantes, Lady Detectives, and Lovey-Dovey Neighbors

This week’s Romance Roundup includes a debutante who wants to nab one man and falls for another, a finance professional who wants to get the promotion...

Romance Roundup: ICU Nurses, Texas Cowboys, and Wedding Party Romances

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Romance Roundup: ICU Nurses, Texas Cowboys, and Wedding Party Romances

This week’s Romance Roundup includes a lawyer who’s finally about to find true love, an ICU nurse reentering the dating world, and a writer who falls...

A Picture-Perfect Family Masks a Dark Secret in Nora Roberts’ Gripping Under Currents

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A Picture-Perfect Family Masks a Dark Secret in Nora Roberts’ Gripping Under Currents

Family and community and the bonds an individual forms with each of them are themes that run deeply throughout Nora Roberts’ work, and the author takes...

Romance Roundup: Robotics Engineers, Private Investigators, and Wedding Romps

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Romance Roundup: Robotics Engineers, Private Investigators, and Wedding Romps

This week’s Romance Roundup includes a very independent woman who comes across a hot, shirtless man, a former prisoner who needs to stay strong, and two...

These Vinyl Weekend Offers & Exclusives Are Record-Breaking (But Not Like That)

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These Vinyl Weekend Offers & Exclusives Are Record-Breaking (But Not Like That)

Listen up: Vinyl Weekend is back! From July 12-14, Barnes & Noble is celebrating the best format in music (don’t @ us) with an entire weekend of...

The Best New Vinyl to Spin in July

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The Best New Vinyl to Spin in July

July is a big month for Barnes & Noble’s Vinyl Store. For one thing, Vinyl Weekend is returning, in stores and online, July 12-14 (learn more...

This Summer’s Essential Biographies & Memoirs

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This Summer’s Essential Biographies & Memoirs

Biographies are great for the beach, are we’re declaring these 10 recent bios and memoirs as summer essentials. Some are serious, some are a little...

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July’s Best New Thrillers

July’s most thrilling books include a new hero from the masterful David Baldacci, the next Gabriel Allon adventure from Daniel Silva, James...

This Summer’s Essential History Books

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This Summer’s Essential History Books

July is when America celebrates its independence, which means it’s the perfect month to stock up on history books. This month’s best include new tomes...