Our Monthly Picks April 2025

We know you’re keeping an eye out for tricks today — but don’t be fooled, our brand-new Monthly Picks are prank-free. From a sleuth-tastic whodunit to a time traveling romance, a beloved B&N Book of the Year finally out in paperback to a charming story of a typewriter with a whole lot to say, ride out April’s showers with these great reads.
Ships in 1-2 days.
All’s fair in love and chemistry. It’s 1960s California and there are certain things that women just don’t do. When scientist Elizabeth Zott finds herself the host of a television cooking show, she kicks off a revolution that does more than just challenge the status quo. You will fall in love with the cast of characters in this dazzling debut.
Ships in 1-2 days.
Fans of Richard Osman and Nita Prose, meet Kristin Perrin and her new feel-good whodunit. Amateur sleuthing, a quiet village, a stately home — and another book on the way. What’s not to love?
Ships in 1-2 days.
A time-traveling romance and a high-stakes spy thriller all in one? We’re in. Escapist and relatable, poignant and funny, this genre-bending novel is firing on all storytelling cylinders and is a terrific pleasure to read.
Becoming Earth: A Journey Through the Hidden Wonders that Bring Our Planet to Life
Ferris Jabr
3
Paperback
$22.00
Ships in 1-2 days.
What’s the first thing you think of when you think of our planet? Be prepared to reconsider everything you think, know or believe to be true, thanks to this engaging and thoughtful new look at our world.
Ships in 1-2 days.
Built around a deadly competition and featuring witches and vampires, this thrilling fantasy will get your heart pounding, both for the action and for the vampire romance. This story sizzles with all the tropes you love in the genre.
Ships in 1-2 days.
A heartwarming adventure chock-full of mystery, history and an unlikely character — a typewriter. This unexpected tale is right in line with stories like Hotel Balzaar and The Eyes and the Impossible.









