Our Monthly Picks September 2025

The life he once knew flashes before his eyes, as Bo grapples with having to surrender his independence. This is a moving story about growing old, connecting with family and accepting the inevitable.

A young man known as the “Go-Between” helps bridge the complex gap between life and death by arranging meetings between the living and the deceased in this sharp, fantastical story about loss, closure and the afterlife.

In a job this unforgiving, friendship can’t last. Six secret agents have survived the unspeakable together, as both friends and enemies, and now their next targets will be their toughest yet — each other.

Oscar, a sheepdog abandoned on the hills of Ireland, forms an unexpected bond with a grieving writer who seeks to understand him. Speckled with lush imagery, this story is a powerful reflection on loss, healing and finding connection in a furry companion.

Dark academia. The undead. An orphaned heiress. An irresistible vampire tale steeped in mystery rooted in Ethiopian lore ensues. Brimming with enemies-to-lovers tension, family secrets and dark magic, it’s a sharp-edged story that packs bite.

This beautiful new exclusive edition of Barnes & Noble’s 2024 Children’s Book of The Year will delight young readers eager to head back into Katherine Rundell’s mythical world of rare magical creatures and unexpected adventures.