Music

*One**Two**Three* *Onetwothree* Whether you’ve been a fan of Dave Grohl’s since the Nirvana days or a die-hard fan of Foo Fighters; listened to Dolly and Reba since you sat on your momma’s knee; rocked out to the Stones and followed Dylan from acoustic to electric; traded Geddy Lee for Paramore; stayed steady with Paul McCartney […]

If you “Don’t Know What to Do” because you’re a huge fan of K-Pop, but you haven’t found some books that fit your vibes, then we’ve got a list for you!

This album feels a lot more like a novel in a way. I wrote it over the span of four years that coincided with some of the most excruciating years of my twenties, my engagement fell apart, my relationship with my Father crumbled and every time I thought the sound of my next chapter had […]

You may know Michelle Zauner from her two time Grammy-nominated band, Japanese Breakfast, or from her bestselling memoir, Crying in H Mart. We’re so thrilled to celebrate the release of her fourth studio album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women). Michelle joined blog writer Isabelle McConville for an exclusive B&N Reads interview to chat all […]

With sentences that’ll stick in your head like your favorite lyrics, Deep Cuts is a big-hearted story with an eclectic soundtrack. Spin your favorite record, pour a drink and fall into this story of love, coming-of-age, identity and belonging. Read on for an exclusive essay from Holly Brickley on writing Deep Cuts. Writing has always […]

Neko Case’s rural, quiet and lonely childhood paved the way to global stardom — this is the story of how she made her place in the world. Both heartbreakingly human and hilarious, Case’s memoir can’t be missed. Read on for an exclusive guest post from Neko on writing The Harder I Fight the More I […]

‘Tis the damn season for great gift giving, and we’re here to help you check off one of the people from your list: the Swiftie. They’re constantly speaking in lyrics, shed a tear or two when the Eras tour came to an end, mentioned once or twice that today is Taylor Swift’s birthday, and shared […]

Every Swiftie has a moment they remember, frozen in time, when their ears perked up and they crossed the boundary from fan to die-hard. What is it about Taylor Swift that keeps fans coming back more than a decade after her debut? Is it the universe she’s carefully curated of sly winks, niche references, mind-boggling […]

Go on the road and experience food from America to Japan and more with musicians Alex Bleeker of Real Estate and Luke Pyenson formerly of Frankie Cosmos. Read on for Luke’s exclusive essay on how this collaboration came to be and discover a few of his favorite faraway foodie destinations. Each band has that one […]

We knew he could write songs, but did you know Logic creates entire dystopian worlds, too? Ultra 85 is a vast, post-apocalyptic universe accompanied best with his album of the same name. Read on for Logic’s exclusive guest post on the inspiration for this book and when the creative process began. Storytelling has always been […]

From being used in political campaigns to soundtracking nightlife and informing the culture as we know it, Brat by Charli XCX has taken over the world. You might be wondering: what exactly makes someone brat? It isn’t just the signature lime green accessories or nonchalant attitude — being brat is about being unfiltered, bold and […]

At the halfway point, 2024 has shaped up to be a stellar year of music — one that’s got us scratching our heads at what the next Grammy Awards ceremony might look like. With releases from artists we haven’t heard new material from in years to ones we love supporting after any and every release, […]

While we sing about getting him back with Olivia Rodrigo, stomp our feet to the beat of our favorite Billie Eilish songs (have you seen her Rolling Stone cover!) and head-bang along to songs from Paramore, we decided to take a beat and recognize some of the women who paved the way. Born out of […]

benny blanco knows the world is watching him — the internet’s favorite producer, boyfriend, chef, and now, cookbook author. Gen Z’s favorite triple threat has penned an exclusive essay for B&N readers on the joys of cooking for his friends — one’s you’ve seen on tv and heard on Spotify — and what making a […]

Dear reader, when the chairman of The Tortured Poets Department speaks, we listen. If you’re like us, you’ve been hitting rewind on Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, since midnight. Showcasing some of Taylor’s most exemplary storytelling, world-building and songwriting, #TTPD has ushered us into a brand-new era, and we couldn’t help […]