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Why Rick Riordan Loves Sal and Gabi Break the Universe—Our July Young Reader Pick

No one weaves the classic stories of Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology into hilarious, action-packed thrill rides for young readers quite like Rick Riordan. While Rick’s spent years enchanting the minds of our younger readers (and let’s be honest, adults ...

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Head to Your Local B&N Saturday, January 25th for a Storytime Event Featuring How to Catch a Dragon

Head to Your Local B&N Saturday, January 25th for a Storytime Event Featuring How to Catch a Dragon

How do you catch a dragon? These enterprising kids are going to find out—but first they have to chase the elusive dragon through a colorful, enchanting Chinese New Year celebration, setting traps as...

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The B&N YA Podcast: Ryan La Sala Dreams Up a Reverie

The B&N YA Podcast: Ryan La Sala Dreams Up a Reverie

Explore the stories behind the young adult books you love with the B&N YA Podcast. On today’s episode we’re joined by Ryan LaSala, for a conversation about his bewitching debut novel Reverie. It’s...

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Introducing the Witcher: Explore the Books That Inspired Netflix’s New Fantasy Epic

Introducing the Witcher: Explore the Books That Inspired Netflix’s New Fantasy Epic

The Witcher, a new Netflix fantasy saga the streaming service has positioned as the next Game of Thrones, has similar literary roots. The show is based on the fantasy book series of the same name—six...

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Our July Picks are Here!

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Our July Picks are Here!

What’s better than kicking back with a twisty thriller, historical adventure or unforgettable memoir? Not much. So, we’re thrilled that our newest...

Virtual Events for All Ages with Barnes & Noble – July 2020

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Virtual Events for All Ages with Barnes & Noble – July 2020

We’ve got another great lineup of virtual events for you this July: in-depth discussions with authors around our most anticipated books of the summer,...

Brush Up on Your History: Hamilton Is Making its Way to Disney+

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Brush Up on Your History: Hamilton Is Making its Way to Disney+

July 3rd is going to be a good day—the film that captures the magic of Hamilton: An American Musical will officially start streaming on Disney+. Hamilton...

Friends, Best Friends: The Baby-Sitters Club is Coming to Netflix

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Friends, Best Friends: The Baby-Sitters Club is Coming to Netflix

There’s a sort of solidarity among those who read The Baby-Sitters Club novels growing up. We all know the members, and if asked could instantly identify...

Crack the Case with Stuart Gibbs: Your Perfect Summer Reading List is Here!

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Crack the Case with Stuart Gibbs: Your Perfect Summer Reading List is Here!

If you’re looking for a fun, laugh-out-loud, mystery adventure story, look no further than Stuart Gibbs. It’s no surprise to us why kids flock to all...

Catching the Killer: Read I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Before it Hits HBO

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Catching the Killer: Read I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Before it Hits HBO

It’s okay to admit: Most of us are guilty when it comes to our collective obsession with true crime. What was once reserved for cheap paperbacks,...

Return to the World of Twilight: Midnight Sun is Almost Here!

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Return to the World of Twilight: Midnight Sun is Almost Here!

Let’s just be honest here…we all have our countdown clocks set for August 4th, and for good reason. Midnight Sun is almost here, and for many nothing...

The B&N Podcast: Dean Atta on THE BLACK FLAMINGO

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The B&N Podcast: Dean Atta on THE BLACK FLAMINGO

Our guest today is Dean Atta, author of The Black Flamingo—our June YA Book Club Pick. The Black Flamingo is a fierce coming-of-age story told in verse...

The B&N Podcast: Mike Birbiglia and J. Hope Stein on THE NEW ONE

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The B&N Podcast: Mike Birbiglia and J. Hope Stein on THE NEW ONE

Our guests today are Mike Birbiglia and J. Hope Stein, authors of The New One. The hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt Broadway show is now essential...

An Exclusive Guest Post from Bryce Andrews, Author of Down from the Mountain—Our June Nonfiction Pick.

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An Exclusive Guest Post from Bryce Andrews, Author of Down from the Mountain—Our June Nonfiction Pick.

Bryce Andrews, author of Down from the Mountain, our latest Monthly Nonfiction Pick, joins us to offer a glimpse into the wild spaces of the changing...

The B&N Podcast: Megha Majumdar on A BURNING

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The B&N Podcast: Megha Majumdar on A BURNING

Our guest today is Megha Majumdar, debut author of A Burning—our June Discover Pick of the Month. A Burning is an astonishing, heartbreaking story...

I Do Love to Tease the Reader with Cliff Hangers: 5 Questions for Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander – Our June Young Reader Pick

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I Do Love to Tease the Reader with Cliff Hangers: 5 Questions for Thomas Taylor, author of Malamander – Our June Young Reader Pick

Malamander is a fun, wildly imaginative story about fearless, clever children in pursuit of a sea monster. It’s also our latest Monthy...