10 Essential Films to Pick Up in Our Semi-Annual Criterion Sale
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: our Criterion sale is finally here, and there is a whole new…
Barnes & Noble Reads
Stories Are Found Things: A Guest Post by Scott Carson
History and mystery collide in this gripping race against time in Scott Carson’s latest. Read on for an exclusive essay…
All Aboard: A Guest Post by Eva Jurczyk
The quiet car is the perfect place to get some work done, and Agatha sets out to do just that…
A Continuation: A Guest Post by Marissa Meyer
Part forbidden romance, part witchy murder mystery, this is a fairytale retelling brimming with danger, magic and suspense. From fake…
15 Best Thanksgiving Books to Read with Kids
No frills or presents to wrap, just the smell of pies baking and time to make memories with the little…
My Fondest and Fervent Hope: A Guest Post by Samantha Sotto Yambao
An unassuming Tokyo ramen shop contains a portal to another realm where customers can change their lives for the low…
A Frisson of Magic: A Guest Post by Emily Bain Murphy
This is a gripping murder mystery — with a delightful dash of romance — that will keep you glued to the…
Antiheroes: A Guest Post by Abigail Owen
Held captive by the Titans, Laura is determined to survive — because if she doesn’t, Hades will risk everything, including…
The Best Gifts for Creative Kids
It’s impossible to know what to get the kid who is always crafting, creating and planning their next big project.…
Beauty and Peril: A Guest Post by Liz Moore
Our latest monthly pick is Liz Moore’s The God of the Woods, and it’s kind of story you’ll want to…
Our Monthly Picks November & December 2025
Our monthly picks for November and December are here, and they are brimming with mystery, intrigue, magic and adventure. Espionage,…
Byways of History: A Guest Post by David Gibbins
Expansive and rich, this is a deep dive (literally) into the fascinating archaeological discoveries in the open sea. These stories…
Trust the Process: A Guest Post by T. Kingfisher
Gothic horror at its finest, this time Kingfisher invites us on a haunted rescue mission cloaked in the eerie decay…
Unlikely Agents: A Guest Post by Elyse Graham
Using letters, personal stories and declassified files, Elyse Graham highlights the brave efforts of the real-life academics-turned-spies who bravely challenged…
An Heirloom: A Guest Post by Michael W. Twitty
From pastries to stews to gravy and more, this remarkable cookbook captures the diverse flavors and recipes from across the…
A True Rap Iconoclast: A Guest Post by S.H. Fernando Jr.
Go behind the scenes and discover the life of an icon in this gripping biography, detailing MF DOOM’s rise to…
Move Fast: A Guest Post by Jonathan Freedland
The true story behind a catastrophic betrayal. Jonathan Freedland details the real story of the brave rebels who defied Hitler…
What It Means to Be a Person: A Guest Post by Catherine Newman
Peeling off the layers of family dynamics, Newman’s witty and moving story of love and loss casts a humorous light…
Toys & Games We Know They’ll Love
From colorful builds to a little friendly competition, these are the toys and games that captured our hearts (and our…
Sleuthing: A Guest Post by Janice Hallett
The author of our former Monthly Pick, The Appeal, returns with a thrilling murder mystery centered on one deadly trivia…