The Best History Books of 2025 (So Far)
History buffs unite! This rousing collection of impactful insights from ancient history to modern is chock-full of fascinating tales and…
Josh Sippie
Josh Sippie has been a bookseller and publishing professional since 2014. He is an avid reader of all things middle grade, manga and monster and is currently pursuing his MFA in Children’s Literature.
The Best Cookbooks of 2025 (So Far)
Fire up the grill, grab the baster, whisk the mix – it’s time to get cooking, whatever form that cooking…
The Best Personal Growth of 2025 (So Far)
The time is always nigh to better yourself. Whether that means reshaping your passions, refocusing your perspective or revisiting your…
The Best Science and Technology Books of 2025 (So Far)
Greetings, fellow techies and science aficionados. Whatever brought you here, whether it be the need to understand our planet better,…
The Best Business Books of 2025 (So Far)
Perhaps you already consider yourself a businessperson, perhaps not, but you’re already savvy enough to be on this list, so…
The Best Mystery and Thriller Books of 2025 (So Far)
Greetings adrenaline junkies and armchair sleuths. There are so many murders to solve, so many spies behind enemy lines, and…
The Best Horror of 2025 (So Far)
Great news — it’s about to get spooky up in here. In addition to spooky, it’s also going to get…
The Best Picture Books of 2025 (So Far)
Fun facts: You’re never too old to read a kids’ book, and your kid is never too old to have…
The Best Young Reader Books of 2025 (So Far)
What a dynamite year for young readers, whether they like Shakespearean cats, magical adventures, dragons, dogs or hiccupping houses –…
The Best Young Adult of 2025 (So Far)
It’s been a good year for YA (so far). We’ve returned to worlds we regularly long for, met brand new…
Books to Read for Pride Month 2025
There is never a bad time to celebrate Pride, but now, more than ever, the time is nigh to really…
Picture Books That Make You Think Outside the Box
No matter your view on the world, we can all agree that a little extra aptitude for critical thinking couldn’t…
Spooky Picture Books for Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to get in the spirit of the holiday. We’re…
Picture Books That Encourage Mindfulness
The world is a weird place, doubly so when you’re experiencing it for the first time. As such, kids facing…
Where to Start Reading Junji Ito Books
Just in time for Halloween, Junji Ito follows up his latest collection of short stories — Alley — with a…
Back to School Books
Whether you and your young’uns are excited that school is back in session or not, school is, in fact, back…
Breakthrough Books to Reach Reluctant Readers
There’s no time to break through your reluctant reader’s walls like now. We’re here to help with some easily accessible…
Studio Ghibli Movie to Book Pairings
Few storytellers are as celebrated as Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki, whose fantastical stories have captured imaginations young and old for…
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…
Kids Books to Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
This April we celebrate the rich history of Arab American Heritage. Dating back to 1527 when the first two Arab…