The Most Anticipated Fiction Books of 2026
With a new year comes a new opportunity to find your next favorite story, and this is the perfect time to read widely. Will 2026 be the year you finally explore romance novels? Or are…
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Game On: The Best Sports Rom-Com Books
Touchdowns, goals, home runs — there are plenty of ways to score on the field. But…
The Most Anticipated Fantasy & YA Books of 2026
Are you ready for something new? This year, there’s a plethora of exciting new stories we…
The Most Anticipated Nonfiction Books of 2026
This year, dive into a fascinating true story, read an in-depth memoir, learn something new about…
The Books You’ve Always Meant to Read
Fiction You’ve Always Meant to Read
We all have those fiction books we’ve always meant to read — the classics we never finished and the modern…
Nonfiction You’ve Always Meant to Read
Some books feed us information; others change the way we see the world. Maybe there are nonfiction books you’ve always…
Kids’ Books You’ve Always Meant to Read
You love to read now, but that dusty childhood TBR pile still haunts you. The good news? It’s never too…
The Best Books of 2025
The Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of 2025
Books have the power to transport you to wherever or whenever you want to go, and the incredible sci-fi and…
The Best Young Adult Books of 2025
Step into magical worlds, high-stakes adventures and trope-tastic love stories that will keep you turning the pages. No matter if…
The Best Young Reader Books of 2025
Fantastical quests, cosmic adventures, and whimsical tales (and tails) await kiddos in these must-read books from the last year. With…
The Best Picture Books of 2025
There is no age limit to picture books, and 2025 proved just how timeless these stories can be. Both kids…
The Best History Books of 2025
The past comes alive on this list of the best history books we’ve read this year. Discover the American Revolution…
The Best Fiction of 2025
It can be hard to know which books to add to your ever-growing reading list, especially after such a remarkable…
The Best Gift Books of 2025
Find the best books to gift this year on this list — wrapping paper optional . They will entertain, inspire…
Coming Home: A Guest Post by Adrienne Young
A prequel to fan-favorites Fable and Namesake, Saint is full of pirate vibes and a deep respect for the sea…
Poured Over: Ross Montgomery on The Murder at World’s End
The Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery is a rollicking locked-room mystery centered on a dynamic detective duo. Ross…
The 10 Most Popular Books Right Now
We’ve rounded up the top 10 most viewed books of the past week so that you can see what’s trending,…
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The Best Audiobooks of January 2026
January brings that once-a-year excitement about beginning a brand-new reading journey. We know you are already amassing a TBR list next to your bed, and we’re here…
Our Monthly Picks January 2026
Prepare for intergalactic adventures and earthly ones. Our January monthly picks are chock-full of thrills, mystery and worldbuilding. Whether you…
Celebrate Lunar New Year With These Stunning Picture Books
Lunar New Year celebrates a new start in life and renewing hope towards prosperity and happiness. Prepare to meet the seventh…
The Best Literary Love Stories
From the will-they-won’t-theys to the second-chance reunions, literature is full of swoon-worthy stories. We’re offering a list of unforgettable romantic fiction to fall…
Poured Over: Matt Dinniman on Dungeon Crawler Carl
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman is an intergalactic sci-fi adventure following one man’s journey through the apocalypse. Matt joins…
What Makes Life Worth Living: A Guest Post by Veronika Dapunt
Meet Death in this darkly funny and thrilling murder mystery from a debut author. Read on for an exclusive essay…
After the Ash Settles: A Guest Post by Sarah Crouch
Sarah Crouch captures the eerie chill of the Pacific Northwest in this emotionally charged thriller about a small town with…
Coming Home: A Guest Post by Adrienne Young
A prequel to fan-favorites Fable and Namesake, Saint is full of pirate vibes and a deep respect for the sea…
Poured Over: Ross Montgomery on The Murder at World’s End
The Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery is a rollicking locked-room mystery centered on a dynamic detective duo. Ross…
The 10 Most Popular Books Right Now
We’ve rounded up the top 10 most viewed books of the past week so that you can see what’s trending,…
Our Monthly Picks January 2026
Prepare for intergalactic adventures and earthly ones. Our January monthly picks are chock-full of thrills, mystery and worldbuilding. Whether you feel like starting a new romantasy series or looking for a nonfiction read to feed…
From Your Favorite Authors
Life As a Puzzle Editor: A Guest Post by Joel Fagliano
Puzzlers, gamers, Wordle-heads and crossword fiends — meet your new obsession. This invigorating compendium of mental glee and stimulation from…
Years in the Making: A Guest Post by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan
Tate doesn’t believe in the old family myth that a chosen few can see spirits trapped in the realm of…
Honored: A Guest Post by Casey Cep
A brand-new collection of stories from an indelible voice in fiction. From the wilds of Alabama to the high-rises of…
Hope for the Future: A Guest Post by Brandon Stanton
The creator of Humans of New York shares the real, raw, funny, heartbreaking and human stories that make up every…
Influencer Culture: A Guest Post by Liann Zhang
An imposing influencer winds up dead — and her twin jumps on the opportunity to get the life she’s always…
A Strange Collision: A Guest Post by Sarah Penner
Former Monthly Pick author Sarah Penner (The Lost Apothecary) returns with a nautical novel of buried treasure, romance and the…
Wild and Wrangled: A Guest Post by Lyla Sage
What’s meant to be will be, even if it takes ten years — right? These childhood friends to lovers give…
What Would Marcellus Say?: A Guest Post by Shelby Van Pelt
Sometimes a short synopsis is all you need: A detective octopus helps a grieving aquarium employee solve the mystery of…
A Bookish Love Letter: A Guest Post by Stephanie Perkins
After over a decade together, Ingrid and Cory decide to pause their relationship and reconsider their direction. But with her…
Celebrate the B&N Children’s and YA Book Awards
Macabre Monsters and Bloody Fairytales: A Guest Post by CG Drews
CG Drews has been obsessed with dark fairytales for as long as they can remember, and Don’t Let the Forest…
Connecting Through Illustrations: A Guest Post by Devin Elle Kurtz
Congratulations to our Overall Winner of the 2025 B&N Children’s and YA Book Awards!Author Devin Elle Kurtz shared a painting…
An Act of Kindness: A Guest Post by Sangu Mandanna
Congratulations to the Young Reader Winner of the 2025 B&N Children’s and YA Book Awards! Overflowing with magic and wonder,…
2025 B&N Children’s and YA Book Awards Winners
The wait is over. Our 5th annual Children’s & YA Book Awards honoring exceptional works in children’s publishing are here.…
2025 B&N Children’s & YA Book Awards Young Adult Shortlist
The moment has come, our annual Children’s and YA Book Awards are here, and it’s time to celebrate the young…
2025 B&N Children's & YA Book Awards Shortlist, Awards, B&N Reads, Children's Books, Childrens YA Book Awards
2025 B&N Children’s & YA Book Awards Picture Books Shortlist
Our fifth annual Children’s and YA Book Awards are upon us, and we can’t be more proud of the picture…
2025 B&N Children’s & YA Book Awards Young Readers Shortlist
Our annual Children’s & YA Book Awards are back, and we’re buzzing with excitement about all the young reader titles…
2025 B&N Children’s & YA Book Awards Young Adult Shortlist
The moment has come, our annual Children’s and YA Book Awards are here, and it’s time to celebrate the young…
2024 B&N Children’s and YA Book Awards
It’s that time of year again — we’ve just wrapped our 4th annual Children’s and YA Book Awards, the winner…
Author Q&As
Thief of Night: A Q&A with Holly Black
Bestselling author Holly Black joins us to chat about the sequel to Book of Night, Thief of Night. Read on…
The Book of Lost Hours: A Q&A with Hayley Gelfuso
This is the kind of book that will hold on to your heartstrings. Time-travel, romance and shadows of history are…
The Act of Writing is a Salvation: A Q&A with Agustina Bazterrica
In under 200 pages, Agustina Bazterrica (Tender is the Flesh) gives us a harrowing look at a dystopian future through…
Songs for Other People’s Weddings: A Q&A with David Levithan
Relationships can be messy, and what better way to capture the ebb and flow of romance than through song. David…
The View From Lake Como: A Q&A with Adriana Trigiani
The author of The Good Left Undone is back with a transportive, jet-setting story following a woman’s journey to her…
On Grief and Healing: A Q&A with Nikki Erlick
For fans of The Midnight Library and The Immortalists, Nikki Erlick’s latest is a sweeping story of grief and life,…
Cults & Culture: A Q&A with Amanda Montell
Cultish by Amanda Montell examines the psychology and rhetoric that makes cults such a formidable presence — from actual cults…
Parenting and PT Cruisers: A Q&A with Kevin Wilson
Families are messy — especially when your half siblings are scattered across the U.S. Kevin Wilson’s witty and wry voice…
Knights, Gargoyles and More: A Q&A with Rachel Gillig
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig weaves romance, magic and folklore into an intoxicating fairytale — the first…
On Character and Community: A Q&A with Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez introduces readers to an incredible figure in history and a town shrouded in secrets in…
Poetry and the Practice of Being Alone: A Q&A with Billy Collins
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins joined blog writer Isabelle McConville to talk all about the process of writing poetry,…
On Music and Melancholy: A Q&A with Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner
You may know Michelle Zauner from her two time Grammy-nominated band, Japanese Breakfast, or from her bestselling memoir, Crying in…
Altruism and AI: A Q&A with Erika Swyler
An untouchable class, wide-spread house systems, a bio surgeon and her sentient AI at the dawn of a budding revolution.…
Victorian England, Villains and Psychopaths: A Q&A with Virginia Feito
Virginia Feito’s latest is a sharp and surreal stay at Ensor House alongside a psychotic governess with an insatiable appetite.…
Parallels, Parents and Perspective: A Q&A with Adam Haslett
Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Haslett returns with a story about new beginnings, old grudges and complicated family ties. Read on…
Terrifying and Triumphant: A Q&A with Grady Hendrix
Has a book ever totally changed your life? A group of teens at a home for pregnant girls face adversity,…
Privilege and Perspective: A Q&A with Weike Wang
Acclaimed author Weike Wang’s brand-new novel Rental House follows Keru and Nate, a couple grappling with mid-life, marriage and complicated…
Audiobooks
The Best Audiobooks of January 2026
January brings that once-a-year excitement about beginning a brand-new reading journey. We know you are already amassing a TBR list next to your bed, and we’re here…
Tidy Shelves, Tidy Mind: A Guest Post by Ea Fuqua and Meg DeLong
Whether you’re diving into a brand-new series or revisiting old favorites, now is the perfect time to give your books,…
The Best Audiobooks of 2025
The only theme that characterizes this year’s selections of our most admired audiobooks is how varied they are, from the…
The Best Audiobooks of November 2025
When it comes to audiobooks, you have to choose wisely. Some people prefer a neutral narrator, while others gravitate towards…
Award-Winning Holiday Audiobooks
‘Tis the season to celebrate! Alongside holiday food, songs, cards, gifts, movies and traditions, here are ten holiday-themed Earphones Award winners, chosen from the carefully vetted book reviews in AudioFile Magazine. There’s something on this audiobook version of Santa’s…
Summer Heat, Holiday Heart: A Christmas in July Romance Audiobooks Playlist
Is there ever enough time to enjoy all the heartwarming holiday tales on your audiobook list in December? Somehow, there…
Audiobooks as Builders of Community: A Guest Post by Court Stevens, author of Tell Me Something Good
Secrets begin to unravel in this suspenseful small-town mystery when a long-forgotten unsolved murder resurfaces — and nothing is as…
The Best Audiobooks of July 2025
Narration takes the stage in our list of audiobook recommendations to keep you good company on the beach, in the…
Narrator Spotlight: Queer Narrators Reading Queer Books
Start your engines, racers, because I’m about to serve up some sickening looks—er, audiobooks. This narrator spotlight is a little…
Celebrate Audiobook Month with the Best Audiobooks of June 2025
June is Audiobook Month! That’s music to our ears—an entire month to celebrate the craft and joy of audio storytelling.…
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Cathartic: A Guest Post by Stefan Merrill Block
When a mother’s love overshadows a son’s need for connection, a formerly homeschooled kid reflects on the complicated lessons he…
People: A Guest Post by Karl Ove Knausgaard
This dark twist on Christopher Marlowe’s classic play Doctor Faustus is a cautionary tale about the price of success and…
The Best Literary Love Stories
From the will-they-won’t-theys to the second-chance reunions, literature is full of swoon-worthy stories. We’re offering a list of unforgettable romantic fiction to fall…