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A hardworking single mom returns to her seaside hometown and stumbles into a fake dating situationship with a wealthy, workaholic scion, from the New York Times bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script. Read on for an exclusive essay from Annabel Monaghan on writing Dolly All the Time.

Who needs love when you’ve got romance novels? At least, that’s what Phoebe Berman believes. But with one month until she turns thirty, she’s determined to gain some actual life (and love) experience in this relatable coming-of-age story about figuring it all out. Read on for an exclusive essay from author Brooke Averick on writing Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It.

After a five-year hiatus, a young man slips back into a life brimming with violence, anger and fear. Offering a different perspective on gang life in Dublin, this gritty yet emotional story reads like a film. Read on for an exclusive essay from author Djamel White on writing All Them Dogs.

Ashton Politanoff’s second novel, Dad Had a Bad Day, is a mind-bending foray into one father’s descent into an all-consuming obsession with tennis. Read on for an exclusive Q&A with Ashton and B&N bookseller Apoorva Kotaru on Dad Had a Bad Day.

This sweet and touching story about emotions follows a little girl who learns about forgiveness after accidentally breaking her ama’s favorite cup. Warm, tender and informative, little ones will learn the power of honesty and communication in this gorgeous picture book. Read on for an exclusive essay from X. Fang on writing Broken, the picture book winner of the 2026 Children's & YA Book Awards!

Two students at Green Bank High School communicate through an old textbook using notes, drawings and secrets to bring them together for a heartfelt story of connection and self-discovery. Read on for an exclusive essay from Jessica Walker on writing The Secret Astronomers, the Young Adult Winner of the 2026 Children's & YA Book Awards!

Read on for an exclusive essay from Peter Burns on writing The School for Thieves, the overall winner of the 2026 Children's & YA Book Awards!

There is nothing quite as powerful as cheering on your favorite team in the presence of 65,000 other diehard fans, right? Mike Schur and Joe Posnanski take readers on a journey to celebrate sports, fans and the games that bring them all together in Big Fan. Read on for an exclusive essay from Joe Posnanski on writing Big Fan.

The Four Winds meets Hang the Moon in this deeply engaging story of community and survival set in 1933 Mississippi. This conversation-starting second novel from the bestselling author of The Help was fifteen years in the making. Read on for an exclusive essay from Kathryn Stockett on writing The Calamity Club.

Christina Baker Kline reimagines the true story of Eng and Chang Bunker, conjoined twins living in North Carolina on the cusp of the Civil War, and the two sisters who helped shape their journey. Read on for an exclusive essay from Christina on writing The Foursome.

In Make Believe, Mac Barnett celebrates the power of storytelling in children’s literature and encourages imagination at any age. In this exclusive essay, the beloved author shares his experience in writing the story and bringing it to life as an audiobook.

This affirming book from world-renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Paul Conti, offers a paradigm-shifting approach to optimizing mental health, offering readers a proven way towards a joyful life—based on the popular series on Andrew Huberman’s podcast. Read on for an exclusive essay from Dr. Conti on writing What’s Going Right.

After her best friend is given months to live, 89-year-old Joy Bridport sets out to live life to the fullest in this joyful celebration of friendship, growing old and finding peace. Read on for an exclusive essay from author Mikki Brammer on writing Good Joy, Bad Joy.

Read an exclusive essay from Our Monthly Pick author Katherine Applegate on writing Odder.

Read on for an exclusive essay from Our Monthly Pick author Sabaa Tahir on writing Heir.