B&N Reads, Most Anticipated, We Recommend

Our Most Anticipated Books August 2024

For many of our readers, the dog days of summer are upon us. While you battle the heavy air and plan your weekend beach jaunts, join us in looking forward to the stories August has to offer. From brand-new books by authors we love to dazzling debuts, big-hearted fiction to harrowing true stories, August can’t come soon enough.

By Any Other Name: A Novel

Hardcover $21.00 $30.00

By Any Other Name: A Novel

By Any Other Name: A Novel

By Jodi Picoult

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Jodi Picoult’s latest novel questions the creation, distribution and lasting legacy of art in a story that shines a light on unsung playwrights.

Jodi Picoult’s latest novel questions the creation, distribution and lasting legacy of art in a story that shines a light on unsung playwrights.

The Seventh Veil of Salome (GMA Book Club Pick)

Hardcover $28.99

The Seventh Veil of Salome (GMA Book Club Pick)

The Seventh Veil of Salome (GMA Book Club Pick)

By Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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Hardcover $28.99

Silvia Moreno-Garcia takes us back to 1950s Los Angeles — and ancient Judea. Lush and lavish, The Seventh Veil of Salome tells the story of two rival actresses and invites us to peek behind the curtain of Hollywood and history.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia takes us back to 1950s Los Angeles — and ancient Judea. Lush and lavish, The Seventh Veil of Salome tells the story of two rival actresses and invites us to peek behind the curtain of Hollywood and history.

Spirit Crossing (B&N Signed Exclusive Book) (Cork O'Connor Series #20)

Hardcover $20.29 $28.99

Spirit Crossing (B&N Signed Exclusive Book) (Cork O'Connor Series #20)

Spirit Crossing (B&N Signed Exclusive Book) (Cork O'Connor Series #20)

By William Kent Krueger

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Cork O’Connor teams up with the Iron Lake Ojibwe Tribal Police in this atmospheric murder mystery interweaved with Indigenous lore.

Cork O’Connor teams up with the Iron Lake Ojibwe Tribal Police in this atmospheric murder mystery interweaved with Indigenous lore.

Lady Macbeth: A Novel

Hardcover $28.99

Lady Macbeth: A Novel

Lady Macbeth: A Novel

By Ava Reid

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The author of A Study in Drowning and former Monthly Pick Juniper & Thorn has returned with a fictional profile of a complex woman. Ava Reid reintroduces us to Lady Macbeth, in all of her gothic glory.

The author of A Study in Drowning and former Monthly Pick Juniper & Thorn has returned with a fictional profile of a complex woman. Ava Reid reintroduces us to Lady Macbeth, in all of her gothic glory.

And So I Roar: A Novel

Hardcover $28.00

And So I Roar: A Novel

And So I Roar: A Novel

By Abi Daré

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Hardcover $28.00

Join Adunni on the next step of her journey to education and self-actualization, and meet Tia, Abi Daré’s newest heroine in this ongoing story of resilience, sisterhood and hope.

Join Adunni on the next step of her journey to education and self-actualization, and meet Tia, Abi Daré’s newest heroine in this ongoing story of resilience, sisterhood and hope.

Blood Like Mine

Hardcover $29.95

Blood Like Mine

Blood Like Mine

By Stuart Neville

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A desperate mother and daughter on the run. An FBI agent closing in on his target. A ruthless monster on the loose. You’ll be reading this one from behind your fingers.

A desperate mother and daughter on the run. An FBI agent closing in on his target. A ruthless monster on the loose. You’ll be reading this one from behind your fingers.

Mina's Matchbox: A Novel

Hardcover $28.00

Mina's Matchbox: A Novel

Mina's Matchbox: A Novel

By Yoko Ogawa
Translator Stephen B. Snyder

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Hardcover $28.00

The compelling new novel from National Book Award finalist Yoko Ogawa is the story of a young girl’s curiosity and courage, an unconventional family, and their pygmy hippo.

The compelling new novel from National Book Award finalist Yoko Ogawa is the story of a young girl’s curiosity and courage, an unconventional family, and their pygmy hippo.

Embracing Hope: On Freedom, Responsibility & the Meaning of Life

Hardcover $21.95

Embracing Hope: On Freedom, Responsibility & the Meaning of Life

Embracing Hope: On Freedom, Responsibility & the Meaning of Life

By Viktor E. Frankl
Foreword by Alexander Vesely-Frankl

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Hope can be hard to find, but this book makes the universal search much easier. Accessible and concise, it’s an actionable guide to finding that elusive optimism.

Hope can be hard to find, but this book makes the universal search much easier. Accessible and concise, it’s an actionable guide to finding that elusive optimism.

Hera: A Novel

Hardcover $28.99

Hera: A Novel

Hera: A Novel

By Jennifer Saint

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Olympus isn’t big enough for both of them. A goddess relegated to domesticity, her husband set on becoming a tyrannical ruler — this is Hera like we’ve never known her before.

Olympus isn’t big enough for both of them. A goddess relegated to domesticity, her husband set on becoming a tyrannical ruler — this is Hera like we’ve never known her before.

Five-Star Stranger: A Novel

Hardcover $27.00

Five-Star Stranger: A Novel

Five-Star Stranger: A Novel

By Kat Tang

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Hardcover $27.00

A sharp novel about finding oneself in a world where loneliness and isolation overwhelm, and technology doesn’t always help connect us.

A sharp novel about finding oneself in a world where loneliness and isolation overwhelm, and technology doesn’t always help connect us.

Sacrificial Animals: A Novel

Hardcover $29.00

Sacrificial Animals: A Novel

Sacrificial Animals: A Novel

By Kailee Pedersen

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The American Midwest turns sinister in this novel of ancient secrets, modern lies and messy family ties. Unnerving and disturbing, Sacrificial Animals will creep up your spine and have you looking over your shoulder.

The American Midwest turns sinister in this novel of ancient secrets, modern lies and messy family ties. Unnerving and disturbing, Sacrificial Animals will creep up your spine and have you looking over your shoulder.

The Dark Wives (Vera Stanhope Series #11)

Hardcover $29.00

The Dark Wives (Vera Stanhope Series #11)

The Dark Wives (Vera Stanhope Series #11)

By Ann Cleeves

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DI Vera Stanhope is back on the case in Ann Cleeves’ latest murder mystery where the secrets (and bodies) are piling up.

DI Vera Stanhope is back on the case in Ann Cleeves’ latest murder mystery where the secrets (and bodies) are piling up.

Our Narrow Hiding Places: A Novel

Hardcover $30.00

Our Narrow Hiding Places: A Novel

Our Narrow Hiding Places: A Novel

By Kristopher Jansma

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Pushcart Prize-winning author Kristopher Jansma’s novel of a war-torn Netherlands introduces readers to a harrowing story of perseverance and the power of family.

Pushcart Prize-winning author Kristopher Jansma’s novel of a war-torn Netherlands introduces readers to a harrowing story of perseverance and the power of family.

The Crimson Crown (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Hardcover $26.99 $29.99

The Crimson Crown (B&N Exclusive Edition)

The Crimson Crown (B&N Exclusive Edition)

By Heather Walter

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Heavy is the head that wears the crimson crown. The Wicked Queen takes her story into her own hands in Heather Walter’s latest fractured fairytale.

Heavy is the head that wears the crimson crown. The Wicked Queen takes her story into her own hands in Heather Walter’s latest fractured fairytale.

The Madness: A Novel

Hardcover $28.99

The Madness: A Novel

The Madness: A Novel

By Dawn Kurtagich

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A haunting mystery with an edge of horror, perfect for fans of Dracula and The Maidens by Alex Michaelides.

A haunting mystery with an edge of horror, perfect for fans of Dracula and The Maidens by Alex Michaelides.

The Coven (Special Edition)

Hardcover $29.99

The Coven (Special Edition)

The Coven (Special Edition)

By Harper L. Woods

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The start of our favorite new (and bloody) series; The Coven is rich with the dark academia allure of The Atlas Six and the bite of a classic gothic tale.

The start of our favorite new (and bloody) series; The Coven is rich with the dark academia allure of The Atlas Six and the bite of a classic gothic tale.

Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich

Hardcover $35.00

Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich

Hitler's People: The Faces of the Third Reich

By Richard J Evans

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This is an unflinching portrait of Hitler’s henchmen — from the power of personality to the human capacity for evil, Evans has an eye for the details that make history pop.

This is an unflinching portrait of Hitler’s henchmen — from the power of personality to the human capacity for evil, Evans has an eye for the details that make history pop.

There Are Rivers in the Sky: A novel

Hardcover $30.00

There Are Rivers in the Sky: A novel

There Are Rivers in the Sky: A novel

By Elif Shafak

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A vast, sweeping tale across humanity, time and history from Elif Shafak. This story of love, grief and hope is great for fans of Richard Powers and Ruth Ozeki.

A vast, sweeping tale across humanity, time and history from Elif Shafak. This story of love, grief and hope is great for fans of Richard Powers and Ruth Ozeki.

Obitchuary: The Big Hot Book of Death

Hardcover $28.00

Obitchuary: The Big Hot Book of Death

Obitchuary: The Big Hot Book of Death

By Spencer Henry , Madison Reyes

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Obitchuary is a rollicking (and morbid) ride from start to finish that will have you crying from laughter and our collective impending doom. Perfect for fans of Mary Roach’s Stiff and anything from Caitlin Doughty.

Obitchuary is a rollicking (and morbid) ride from start to finish that will have you crying from laughter and our collective impending doom. Perfect for fans of Mary Roach’s Stiff and anything from Caitlin Doughty.

A Sorceress Comes to Call

Hardcover $27.99

A Sorceress Comes to Call

A Sorceress Comes to Call

By T. Kingfisher

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The author of Nettle & Bone and What Moves the Dead returns with a creepy take on a classic tale in this story of a mother and daughter whose relationship is more complicated than most…

The author of Nettle & Bone and What Moves the Dead returns with a creepy take on a classic tale in this story of a mother and daughter whose relationship is more complicated than most…

The Eastern Front: A History of the Great War, 1914-1918

Hardcover $42.00

The Eastern Front: A History of the Great War, 1914-1918

The Eastern Front: A History of the Great War, 1914-1918

By Nick Lloyd

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The Eastern Front chronicles a brutal time in human history in a sweeping account of the struggle that turned the tide of a devastating war.

The Eastern Front chronicles a brutal time in human history in a sweeping account of the struggle that turned the tide of a devastating war.