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The Snowy Day Shows the Way: An Exclusive Guest Post from Andrea Davis Pinkney, author of A Poem for Peter

There are few stories as recognizable and influential as Ezra Jack Keats’ The Snowy Day. Peter’s adventure into the snow-swept city captures the attention and wonderment of readers at any age. It’s a must-have for any and every bookcase and a ...

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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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Must-Read Books Coming to a Screen Near You in 2021

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Must-Read Books Coming to a Screen Near You in 2021

Do you read the book before watching the movie/TV show, or after? Controversial question — we know — but either way 2021 has added a lot more...

How Victorian Spiritualism and Mystery Fiction Are Intertwined: An Exclusive Guest Post from Paraic O’Donnell, Author of The House on Vesper Sands

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How Victorian Spiritualism and Mystery Fiction Are Intertwined: An Exclusive Guest Post from Paraic O’Donnell, Author of The House on Vesper Sands

This story is so rich with description of the setting, it feels like you’re living in Victorian England. And with such a brilliant cast of...

A Mutually Curious Moment of Connection: An Exclusive Guest Post from George Saunders, Author of A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

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A Mutually Curious Moment of Connection: An Exclusive Guest Post from George Saunders, Author of A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

George Saunders is the master class instructor of our dreams. He is witty, charming and informative, willing to pepper in just the right amount of...

Ten-Point-Five Tips for Success: An Exclusive Guest Post from Mateo Askaripour, Author of Black Buck

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Ten-Point-Five Tips for Success: An Exclusive Guest Post from Mateo Askaripour, Author of Black Buck

A razor-sharp and highly intelligent debut, Black Buck brings the idea of the “American Dream” into a new century. This darkly comic novel about...

Virtual Events for All Ages with Barnes & Noble

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Virtual Events for All Ages with Barnes & Noble

Join us for all our upcoming virtual events; in-depth discussions with authors around our most anticipated books of the fall, as well as our virtual...

Celebrating Our Sisters: An Exclusive Guest Post from Maritza Moulite & Maika Moulite, Authors of One of the Good Ones

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Celebrating Our Sisters: An Exclusive Guest Post from Maritza Moulite & Maika Moulite, Authors of One of the Good Ones

An unforgettable story of sisterhood and a staggering exploration of intergenerational racial trauma, One of the Good Ones takes its readers on a road...

Five Tips for Coping with Unexpected Change: An Exclusive Guest Post from Alessandra Olanow, Author of I Used to Have a Plan

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Five Tips for Coping with Unexpected Change: An Exclusive Guest Post from Alessandra Olanow, Author of I Used to Have a Plan

Spot-on in tone with a message we can all relate to right now, I Used to Have a Plan is a balm for the soul. Take a journey with Alessandra Olanow as...

Celebrate the Wins: An Exclusive Guest Post from Tara Schuster, Author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies

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Celebrate the Wins: An Exclusive Guest Post from Tara Schuster, Author of Buy Yourself the Fcking Lilies*

If 2020 taught us one thing it’s to appreciate the little things — but how do you stop overthinking and overanalyzing all those precious little...

The Right Words Are Just Waiting to Be Found: An Exclusive Guest Post from Eley Williams, Author of The Liar’s Dictionary — Our January Discover Pick

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The Right Words Are Just Waiting to Be Found: An Exclusive Guest Post from Eley Williams, Author of The Liar’s Dictionary — Our January Discover Pick

Mountweazel n. the phenomenon of false entries within dictionaries and works of reference. Often used as a safeguard against copyright infringement. The...

Our January Picks are Here!

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Our January Picks are Here!

There’s nothing like the start of a new year. And this time around, let’s scrap all those tired resolutions… all but one of course — read...

Most Buzzed About Debuts of 2021 (So Far)

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Most Buzzed About Debuts of 2021 (So Far)

As booksellers, we are always happy to welcome fresh new voices to the literary landscape. With 2020 now (FINALLY!) behind us, we can look forward to...

The Best Agatha Christie Books to Read Right Now (And What to Read Next)

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The Best Agatha Christie Books to Read Right Now (And What to Read Next)

The name “Agatha Christie” is nearly synonymous with British murder mysteries — and for good reason. Christie set the standard for...