B&N Reads

Our Monthly Picks January 2026

Prepare for intergalactic adventures and earthly ones. Our January monthly picks are chock-full of thrills, mystery and worldbuilding. Whether you feel like starting a new romantasy series or looking for a nonfiction read to feed your curiosity, you’ll find it here. From moving coming-of-age explorations to gripping tales of love and survival, find the books you’ll want to read on this list.  

Tilt: A Novel

Paperback $18.00

Tilt: A Novel

Tilt: A Novel

By Emma Pattee

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Paperback $18.00

What would you do if the world started crumbling around you? Chaos sparks an unexpected adventure in Emma Pattee’s breathtaking read that explores humanity, desperation, love and survival.

What would you do if the world started crumbling around you? Chaos sparks an unexpected adventure in Emma Pattee’s breathtaking read that explores humanity, desperation, love and survival.

The List of Suspicious Things: A Novel

Paperback $17.99

The List of Suspicious Things: A Novel

The List of Suspicious Things: A Novel

By Jennie Godfrey

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Paperback $17.99

Set against the backdrop of Thatcher era UK political landscape, this is a moving coming-of-age mystery. A heartwarming tale of friendships and first loves that captures the essence of Yorkshire in the time of the Ripper murders.

Set against the backdrop of Thatcher era UK political landscape, this is a moving coming-of-age mystery. A heartwarming tale of friendships and first loves that captures the essence of Yorkshire in the time of the Ripper murders.

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

Paperback $20.00

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

By James Nestor

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Paperback $20.00

When we take a breath, we probably don’t think about the process behind the seemingly simple action. But what if we’ve been breathing wrong the whole time? James Nestor tackles this question while explaining how important it is to breathe properly.

When we take a breath, we probably don’t think about the process behind the seemingly simple action. But what if we’ve been breathing wrong the whole time? James Nestor tackles this question while explaining how important it is to breathe properly.

Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl Series #1)

Paperback $20.00

Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl Series #1)

Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl Series #1)

By Matt Dinniman

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Paperback $20.00

Your day couldn’t possibly be worse than Carl’s — go on an intergalactic sci-fi adventure for the entire galaxy’s viewing pleasure in Dungeon Crawler Carl. Buckle in, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

Your day couldn’t possibly be worse than Carl’s — go on an intergalactic sci-fi adventure for the entire galaxy’s viewing pleasure in Dungeon Crawler Carl. Buckle in, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.

The Rose Bargain

Paperback $15.99

The Rose Bargain

The Rose Bargain

By Sasha Peyton Smith

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Paperback $15.99

As soon as girls come of age under faerie Queen Moryen, they must make a bargain with her — one that always comes with a cost. With the worldbuilding of Leigh Bardugo and the romantic tension of Holly BlackThe Rose Bargain is the start of your next favorite duology.

As soon as girls come of age under faerie Queen Moryen, they must make a bargain with her — one that always comes with a cost. With the worldbuilding of Leigh Bardugo and the romantic tension of Holly BlackThe Rose Bargain is the start of your next favorite duology.

Isle of Ever

Paperback $8.99

Isle of Ever

Isle of Ever

By Jen Calonita

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Paperback $8.99

What if you were told you had a massive fortune waiting for you… but first you have to complete an epic and mysterious quest? That’s what awaits Benny in this thrilling new read from the author of the bestselling Twisted Tale series.

What if you were told you had a massive fortune waiting for you… but first you have to complete an epic and mysterious quest? That’s what awaits Benny in this thrilling new read from the author of the bestselling Twisted Tale series.