2025 National Book Awards Finalists
The National Book Foundation continues to honor the best in American literature with the prestigious National Book Awards. Last month,…
BN Editors
With unmatched passion and care for connecting books to readers, this team of booksellers is the perfect group of people to give book suggestions and write about the books they think should be in the hands of readers.
Sweepstakes Offers at Barnes & Noble
Amazing prizes from some of the biggest authors and must-read books! Here’s a roundup of our current sweepstakes offers. Sweepstakes…
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 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 Books of October
This month, settle in with some new stories from some of the best names in writing. From haunting paranormal mysteries…
Discover Prize Finalists 2025
Barnes & Noble booksellers across the country have read hundreds of new authors and debut novels published this year, and…
2025 National Book Awards Longlist
The National Book Foundation continues to honor the best in American literature with the prestigious National Book Awards, and the…
The Best Educational Toys & Games for Kids
Get a head start on the holiday rush and shop the latest selection of toys and games for everyone. With…
Spooky Picture Books For Halloween
Now that Halloween is on the brain, it’s time to talk about brains. Particularly, cute little brains that are best…
Our Monthly Picks September 2025
September is here, bringing a fresh batch of monthly picks waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re in the mood for…
An Excerpt from Ken Follett’s Historical Epic Circle of Days
In Circle of Days, Ken Follett delivers a sweeping historical epic inspired by the mysterious creation of Stonehenge. Overcome with…
The Biggest Books of Fall 2025: Nonfiction Edition
While we’re still savoring the excitement of summer, autumn will soon be inviting us to slow down. As the leaves…
The Biggest Books of Fall 2025: Fiction Edition
Sure, it’s still summer, but we are already getting excited about the fresh wave of fiction coming this fall. Yes,…
The Biggest Books of Fall 2025: Fantasy & YA Edition
While summer adventures are still keeping us busy, we can’t help but dream of crisp air, cozy sweaters and pumpkin…
The Best Books of September 2025
September is almost here, and with it comes a new handful of titles that will hopefully become your next favorite.…
The Best Kids’ Books of September 2025
It’s officially back to school season, which is also the time to stock up on some of the best books…
The Best Paperbacks of September 2025
As autumn finally shuffles in, now is the perfect time to stock up on the latest reads before the wind…
Our Monthly Picks August 2025
With a new month comes a new selection of must-read books heading to a shelf near you. As with every…
The Best Books of August 2025
Even as the scorching summer heat winds down into a lazy August haze, there is still plenty of time left…
The Best Kids’ Books of August 2025
Are the young readers in your life prepared for August? There’s still time to bask in the sizzling summer sun…