The Best Kids Books of January 2026
It’s a new year, which means it’s time for some fun new adventures for little ones. Picture books with adorable…
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The Best Paperbacks of January 2026
Does your TBR pile start over after the new year, or do you just keep adding to the chaos? Whatever…
The Best Books of January 2026
With a new year comes a fresh start, and the best way to start anew is to open your mind…
Page-to-Screen Adaptations Coming in 2026
With a new year comes a new batch of upcoming movies and television shows, and the most exciting ones are…
And the Winner Is… 2025 National Book Awards Edition
The National Book Foundation continues to honor the best in American literature with the prestigious National Book Awards. Last month,…
And the Winner Is…2025 Booker Prize Edition
The Booker Prize honors the best original novels written in the English-speaking world. The 2025 winner is selected from a longlist of 13 outstanding…
10 Essential Films to Pick Up in Our Semi-Annual Criterion Sale
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: our Criterion sale is finally here, and there is a whole new…
The Best Books of November & December 2025
As the year comes to a close, it’s normal to want to look back and celebrate all of the best…
The Best Kids’ Books of November & December 2025
Kids’ books offer readers both young and old the opportunity to explore new worlds and learn important lessons with the…
The Best Paperbacks of November & December 2025
Paperbacks are the best picks for any on-the-go reader, and this time of year can consist of a lot of…
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 Mystery & Thriller Books of 2025
If given the opportunity to solve a high-profile mystery, would you be the one to crack the case? Or would…
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 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 Horror Books of 2025
This year, a wide variety of horror books hit the shelves and with alien invasions, ghostly meetings and even some…
The Best Cookbooks of 2025
Whether you are a seasoned cook, an amateur baker or an air-frying master, there is a recipe out there waiting…
The Best Sports Books of 2025
Sports and storytelling go hand-in-hand. There are always inspiring underdog stories, athletes overcoming hurdles and even feel-good moments in every…
Our Discover Prize Winner 2025
Barnes & Noble booksellers across the country have read hundreds of new authors and debut novels published this year, and…
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,…
6 Books to Pair With The Land of Sweet Forever
When Harper Lee released To Kill a Mockingbird to critical acclaim in 1960, the young writer captivated readers everywhere with…