B&N Reads, Books You Need To Read, Most Anticipated, paperbacks, We Recommend

New in Paperback October 2024

With leaves slowly (but surely!) starting to fall and storefronts donning pumpkin spice products aplenty, curling up with a book has never been more inviting. With a few of our favorite books from last year back in print and brand-new stories to dive into, we can’t wait to cozy up with these paperbacks in October.

North Woods: A Novel

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North Woods: A Novel

North Woods: A Novel

By Daniel Mason

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One home, four hundred years of history and an unforgettable story of family and fortune, love and loss. Perfect for fans of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver and The Fraud by Zadie Smith.

One home, four hundred years of history and an unforgettable story of family and fortune, love and loss. Perfect for fans of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver and The Fraud by Zadie Smith.

Murdle: The School of Mystery: 50 Seriously Sinister Logic Puzzles (B&N Exclusive Edition)

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Murdle: The School of Mystery: 50 Seriously Sinister Logic Puzzles (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Murdle: The School of Mystery: 50 Seriously Sinister Logic Puzzles (B&N Exclusive Edition)

By G. T. Karber

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Keep your wits about you and your pencils sharp — Murdle is back in a brand-new way.

Keep your wits about you and your pencils sharp — Murdle is back in a brand-new way.

Reasons Not to Worry: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times

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Reasons Not to Worry: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times

Reasons Not to Worry: How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times

By Brigid Delaney

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Find comfort in chaos by leaning on the Stoics to solve life’s greatest mysteries.

Find comfort in chaos by leaning on the Stoics to solve life’s greatest mysteries.

Prophet Song (Booker Prize Winner)

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Prophet Song (Booker Prize Winner)

Prophet Song (Booker Prize Winner)

By Paul Lynch

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One of the most chilling works of dystopian fiction to come out of the last decade. If you think 1984 or The Handmaid’s Tale is harrowing, pick this one up.

One of the most chilling works of dystopian fiction to come out of the last decade. If you think 1984 or The Handmaid’s Tale is harrowing, pick this one up.

The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History

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The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History

The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History

By Ned Blackhawk

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A brilliant, accessible, and cohesive history of America centering native peoples and culture from an acclaimed Professor of History and American Studies at Yale University.

A brilliant, accessible, and cohesive history of America centering native peoples and culture from an acclaimed Professor of History and American Studies at Yale University.

Absolution: A Novel

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Absolution: A Novel

Absolution: A Novel

By Alice McDermott

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Alice McDermott’s sublime novel cuts across decades and continents to tell an unforgettable story of a changing world.

Alice McDermott’s sublime novel cuts across decades and continents to tell an unforgettable story of a changing world.

Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond

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Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond

Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond

By Henry Winkler

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Henry Winkler has charmed audiences on screen for decades, and now he takes that charm (and wisdom) to the page.

Henry Winkler has charmed audiences on screen for decades, and now he takes that charm (and wisdom) to the page.

Starter Villain

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Starter Villain

Starter Villain

By John Scalzi

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A hiss-terical story about the (un)luckiest nepo-baby of all time, Starter Villain follows an everyman who inherits his uncle’s supervillain empire.

A hiss-terical story about the (un)luckiest nepo-baby of all time, Starter Villain follows an everyman who inherits his uncle’s supervillain empire.

The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories

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The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories

The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories

By Susanna Clarke

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A wonderfully whimsical reading experience best enjoyed with your favorite cup of tea.

A wonderfully whimsical reading experience best enjoyed with your favorite cup of tea.

The Time Keepers: A Novel

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The Time Keepers: A Novel

The Time Keepers: A Novel

By Alyson Richman

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A story of healing, hope and friendship — and the legacy of the Vietnam war. This is perfect for fans of The Women by Kristin Hannah.

A story of healing, hope and friendship — and the legacy of the Vietnam war. This is perfect for fans of The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Antarctica

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Antarctica

Antarctica

By Claire Keegan

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A prize-winning collection of surprising stories from an acclaimed Irish author, available in the United States for the first time.

A prize-winning collection of surprising stories from an acclaimed Irish author, available in the United States for the first time.

If I Stopped Haunting You

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If I Stopped Haunting You

If I Stopped Haunting You

By Colby Wilkens

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Native author, Native characters, hot romance (with a forced proximity trope) and a ghost story: We’re in love.

Native author, Native characters, hot romance (with a forced proximity trope) and a ghost story: We’re in love.

Family Meal: A Novel

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Family Meal: A Novel

Family Meal: A Novel

By Bryan Washington

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Discover Pick Bryan Washington returns with a tender story about food, family and finding a way back to friendship after loss.

Discover Pick Bryan Washington returns with a tender story about food, family and finding a way back to friendship after loss.

The Fury of the Gods

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The Fury of the Gods

The Fury of the Gods

By John Gwynne

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Game of Thrones meets Vikings, for fans of ancient magic, fierce warriors and bloody battles.

Game of Thrones meets Vikings, for fans of ancient magic, fierce warriors and bloody battles.

A Pirate's Life for Tea

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A Pirate's Life for Tea

A Pirate's Life for Tea

By Rebecca Thorne

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The heartwarming adventure that started in Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea continues in a charming sapphic tale of petulant pirates.

The heartwarming adventure that started in Can’t Spell Treason Without Tea continues in a charming sapphic tale of petulant pirates.

The Dead Take the A Train

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The Dead Take the A Train

The Dead Take the A Train

By Cassandra Khaw , Richard Kadrey

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One misstep might just land you in the path of a demon in this gritty, gory and magical new take on New York City from a pair of fan-favorite writers.

One misstep might just land you in the path of a demon in this gritty, gory and magical new take on New York City from a pair of fan-favorite writers.

Moscow X: A Novel

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Moscow X: A Novel

Moscow X: A Novel

By David McCloskey

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A thrilling new take on a classic conflict between the White House and the Kremlin from former CIA analyst David McCloskey.

A thrilling new take on a classic conflict between the White House and the Kremlin from former CIA analyst David McCloskey.

How to Help a Hungry Werewolf: A Novel

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How to Help a Hungry Werewolf: A Novel

How to Help a Hungry Werewolf: A Novel

By Charlotte Stein

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A witch and a werewolf reluctantly agree to help each other — only to find that resisting each other proves impossible…

A witch and a werewolf reluctantly agree to help each other — only to find that resisting each other proves impossible…

To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment

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To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment

To Rescue the Constitution: George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment

By Bret Baier

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This is a fresh look at the oft-written about George Washington, and it makes for an interesting read.

This is a fresh look at the oft-written about George Washington, and it makes for an interesting read.

The Book of (More) Delights: Essays

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The Book of (More) Delights: Essays

The Book of (More) Delights: Essays

By Ross Gay

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Ross Gay’s second collection of essays reminds us to slow down and view the world with curiosity and an open heart.

Ross Gay’s second collection of essays reminds us to slow down and view the world with curiosity and an open heart.

Inciting Joy: Essays

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Inciting Joy: Essays

Inciting Joy: Essays

By Ross Gay

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A guide to living freely with a sense of wonder along with compassion for ourselves and others, written by an acclaimed poet and essayist.

A guide to living freely with a sense of wonder along with compassion for ourselves and others, written by an acclaimed poet and essayist.