Holiday

From inspiring true stories to incredible works of fiction, these books are a great way to kick off the month. Celebrate the contributions to art and literature that pioneers of LGBTQ+ civil rights worked toward with these great picks.

Whether he might enjoy reading about World War II espionage, baseball or fishing, our list of dad-approved reads has something for every kind of dad.

Are you ready to join in the St. Patrick’s Day parade with your favorite children’s storybook characters? Elmo sure is and Pete the Cat is determined to catch a leprechaun or two. If you dye your OJ green and own a double-breasted green velvet blazer (with a coordinated shamrock tie), it’s your lucky day. No […]

Valentine’s Day is a good excuse to eat lots of chocolates, make hearts out of construction paper for a secret crush, and… read lots of adorable picture books featuring your favorite characters from Pete the Cat to Grumpy Monkey and Bluey! From this selection you’ll find stories about love between friends, parents and children and […]

In The American Revolution: An Intimate History, prolific historians Ken Burns and Gregory C. Ward team up to take us deeper into the American Revolution than ever before, spotlighting the struggle for independence and how it’s still rippling across the nation today. Read on for three exclusive recommendations from Ken and Gregory. When you stop […]

All hope seems lost for Helena, a prisoner of war grappling with a dreary world of death and dark magic — and an inexplicable case of amnesia. Epic and engrossing, Alchemised is the gritty and Gothic read we’ve all been waiting for. Read on for three exclusive recommendations from Sen. When you stop by your […]

The only way to get the birthday party you want is to throw it yourself… right? In Partypooper by Jeff Kinney — the 20th installment in the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series — this is Greg’s quest, and you can bet it won’t go according to plan. Don’t let the kids have all […]

Oathbound by Tracy Deonn, book three in the bestselling Legendborn Cycle, takes us deeper into Bree’s flight from her destiny where the stakes have never been higher. Read on for three exclusive gift recommendations from Tracy. When you stop by your local B&N to grab your copy of Oathbound this holiday season, be sure to […]

When life throws her lemons, one woman chooses to find humor in heartbreak. Witty, full of heart and beautiful poetic prose — with a side of Chinese folklore — Maggie; or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar by Katie Yee is perfect for fans of short literary fiction. Read on for three […]

Get a head start on the holiday rush and shop the latest selection of toys and games for everyone. With challenging puzzles and laugh-out-loud games to play with the whole family, you don’t want to miss out on these deals. Back To Top

From colorful builds to a little friendly competition, these are the toys and games that captured our hearts (and our shelves) this year. Whether you’re shopping for kids, collectors or the book-obsessed, our 2025 favorites bring joy, imagination and a little bit of wonder to every age. For Kids Who Love To Build For Adventurous […]

Elf might have told us that the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear, but we’d like to make the claim that reading Christmas picture books gives that statement a run for its money. These Christmas books for kids are perfect stories to spread that Christmas cheer, and with […]

Eight nights of Hanukkah are only complete with eight picture books about Hanukkah. This list of vibrantly illustrated storybooks includes some of our favorite reads for helping kids learn about Hanukkah traditions and get into the holiday spirit. Featuring classic characters like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and books about fun activities like singing songs, spinning […]

It’s impossible to know what to get the kid who is always crafting, creating and planning their next big project. Luckily, there are so many incredible options out there for every type of creative kid: the builder, the painter, the future engineer and more. Check out the best gifts that creative kids in your life […]

As the year comes to a close, it’s normal to want to look back and celebrate all of the best books from the last 12 months, but we can’t forget those highly anticipated releases that head to shelves over the next few weeks. With addicting puzzles, fascinating fiction and so much more, here are the […]