2025 Book of the Year Finalists
Drumroll, please… Last week we shared our lists of the best books of the year, and today we are pleased to announce our 2025 Book of the Year finalists. Our booksellers deliberated and this magnificent…
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The Best Young Reader Books of 2025
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The Best Picture Books of 2025
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The Best History Books of 2025
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Most Anticipated Books of the Year
Most Anticipated Fiction of 2025
One of the greatest pleasures about reading fiction is the ability to live in someone else’s shoes for a while.…
Most Anticipated Nonfiction of 2025
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Most Anticipated Kids’ Books of 2025
As the kids get ready to end summer break on a high note and tear through their reading list, we…
Most Anticipated YA Books of 2025
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What We’re Reading Now
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This month, settle in with some new stories from some of the best names in writing. From haunting paranormal mysteries…
The Best Paperbacks of October 2025
As new fall books trickle in, it’s never a bad idea to check out the latest paperbacks. These are the…
The Best Kids’ Books of October 2025
Adventures await kids of all ages this month and we have exciting new stories for everyone. James Ponti returns with…
The Best Audiobooks of October
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The Best Books of November & December 2025
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The Best Kids’ Books of November & December 2025
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Our Monthly Picks October 2025
New month, new books — our October monthly picks are here. Craving a little mystery and adventure, drama or a fascinating nonfiction read? Whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ve got you covered. From an…
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What Would Marcellus Say?: A Guest Post by Shelby Van Pelt
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Macabre Monsters and Bloody Fairytales: A Guest Post by CG Drews
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Connecting Through Illustrations: A Guest Post by Devin Elle Kurtz
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An Act of Kindness: A Guest Post by Sangu Mandanna
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2025 B&N Children’s and YA Book Awards Winners
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2025 B&N Children’s & YA Book Awards Young Adult Shortlist
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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
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2024 B&N Children’s and YA Book Awards
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The View From Lake Como: A Q&A with Adriana Trigiani
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Audiobooks
The Best Audiobooks of October
October is the month of the Harvest Moon, which is a perfect metaphor for the audiobooks we’ve picked and gathered…
The Best Audiobooks of September
The nights are growing cooler, the leaves look like they’ve been baking a bit too long, and we’re sipping a…
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For book lovers, fall delivers an embarrassment of riches as vibrant and varied as the changing leaf colors. The audiobook…
The Best Audiobooks of August 2025
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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
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