13 Signs You Might Be Living in a Gothic Novel
We love gothic novels for their emotional power, their over-the-top drama, and the creepy-shivery feelings we get while reading them.…
Molly Schoemann-McCann
10 Beach Books Perfect For a Summer Escape
We’re already in the heat of July, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned about summer, it’s that if you…
Remembering World War I with 10 Astounding Books
This summer marks the 100-year anniversary of the start of World War I. Whether you’re a history buff well-versed in…
Romance Quiz: What’s Your Favorite Genre?
Although there are countless delightful genres in the world of romance, many readers have a particular favorite. It’s the genre…
Edan Lepucki’s California Nightmare
It’s no wonder dystopian and postapocalyptic fiction has experienced a renaissance in recent years: it provides escapism on so many…
Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands is a Searing Portrayal of a Nuclear Disaster
The newest book by Chris Bohjalian (best-selling author of The Sandcastle Girls), Close Your Eyes, Hold Hands tells the haunting story of…
Make Your Escape with These 10 Summer Book-cations
It’s not summer without searing hot car seats, miniature golf, and a page-turning novel you can’t seem to put down…
15 New Words for Book Nerds
“Tsundoku” is an informal Japanese word that refers to the act of buying books and letting them pile up, unread.…
Mystery Roundup: A Corgi Detective, a T.V. Host in Peril, and the Underbelly of Grand Central Terminal
Our late June mystery roundup brings us a new Stephanie Plum adventure, a gritty 1970s cop drama, and a creepy…
11 Classic Collections Perfect for Summer Reading
We all think of summer as a good time to dig into a frothy beach read, but it’s also the…
To Celebrate Top Secret Twenty-One, Here Are 6 Reasons We Love Stephanie Plum
Top Secret Twenty-One, the 21st book in Janet Evanovich’s blockbuster Stephanie Plum series, is out today, and I for one can’t wait…
10 Romance Reader Problems
It’s not always easy being a champion of romance! Although it is one of the most diverse, popular, and well-loved…
5 Spinoffs We Didn’t Know We Needed
Occasionally a book or series comes along that introduces a secondary or even tertiary character who is so inspired, so…
FACEOFF: A Conversation with Dennis Lehane and Michael Connelly
Our interviewer had a conversation with Dennis Lehane and Michael Connelly, whose story “Red Eye,” starring their series heroes Patrick…
June Mystery Roundup: Cold Cases, Suspicious Coincidences, and a Slanderous Video Game
Gather round, mystery lovers! It’s no secret that we at the Barnes & Noble Book Blog relish tales of suspense…
5 Revelations from Hillary Clinton’s New Memoir, Hard Choices
She’s nothing if not a polarizing figure, and if you ask ten people their thoughts on Hillary Clinton, chances are…
Written in My Own Heart’s Blood: The 8th Outlander Novel is Finally Here!
You’ve been waiting patiently for years to hear this news. Perhaps you’ve reread An Echo in the Bone in order…
Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander Series: A Primer
As you probably know, the eighth major novel in Diana Gabaldon’s renowned Outlander series, Written in My Own Heart’s Blood,…
10 Children’s Books That Celebrate Diversity
The demand for vibrant, thoughtful children’s books that celebrate the multicultural society we live in has never been greater. What…
11 Actors Who Made These Famous Fictional Characters Their Own
Over here at the Book Blog, our main passion is books—but you know we also love us some movies. Especially…