Prepare For Scares: A Chilling Excerpt from Andrew Joseph White’s You Weren’t Meant to Be Human
In You Weren’t Meant to Be Human, Andrew Joseph White delivers a raw and visceral body horror that explores the…
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The Best Audiobooks of August 2025
We know August can bring some melancholy as it means summer is winding down, and thoughts of going back to…
The Manhattan Project: A Guest Post by Garrett M. Graff
Blending memories and perspective of scientists, soldiers and ordinary people, this is a powerful narrative about harnessing the atom’s power…
Our Soldier’s Song: A Guest Post by Claire Kilroy
This is a stark exploration of early motherhood — the responsibilities, the emotional bonds and how becoming a mom changes…
Songs for Other People’s Weddings: A Q&A with David Levithan
Relationships can be messy, and what better way to capture the ebb and flow of romance than through song. David…
Macabre Monsters and Bloody Fairytales: A Guest Post by CG Drews
CG Drews has been obsessed with dark fairytales for as long as they can remember, and Don’t Let the Forest…
Connecting Through Illustrations: A Guest Post by Devin Elle Kurtz
Congratulations to our Overall Winner of the 2025 B&N Children’s and YA Book Awards!Author Devin Elle Kurtz shared a painting…
An Act of Kindness: A Guest Post by Sangu Mandanna
Congratulations to the Young Reader Winner of the 2025 B&N Children’s and YA Book Awards! Overflowing with magic and wonder,…
2025 B&N Children’s and YA Book Awards Winners
The wait is over. Our 5th annual Children’s & YA Book Awards honoring exceptional works in children’s publishing are here.…
The Heart of It: A Guest Post by Hester Steel
After ditching her job to join a commune, Aoife is ready for a quiet and tranquil farm life. But as…
Pleasure in Abundance: A Guest Post by Slutty Chef
A raw and real memoir about self-discovery, passion for cooking and the unfiltered pleasures of everyday life from a bold,…
The Reality of Alabama: A Guest Post by Alexis Okeowo
Peering into the inner world of one of the most misunderstood U.S. states, Alexis Okeowo paints a tapestry of perspectives…
Get to Know Harmonies, Our August Game of the Month
Designed by Johan Benvenuto and illustrated by Maëva Da Silva, we’re excited to share that Harmonies is our August Game…
Build Your Shelf-Esteem: LEGO® Book Nooks Have Entered the Chat
There’s something exciting happening on our shelves – and it’s not just between the pages. LEGO® Book Nooks have arrived,…
Live Through This Book: A Guest Post by Åsne Seierstad
Internationally bestselling author Åsne Seierstad lifts the curtain on life in Afghanistan during American presence there and after the return…
Mothering is Visceral: A Guest Post by Rachel Eve Moulton
Motherhood can be scary, and Rachel Eve Moulton slays with this darkly funny and thought-provoking maternity horror. When Thea gives…
Two Beginnings: A Guest Post by Sarah Brooks
A thrilling journey aboard the Trans-Siberian Express, here mystery meets fantasy and historical fiction dances with horror. Brimming with twists…
Our Monthly Picks August 2025
With a new month comes a new selection of must-read books heading to a shelf near you. As with every…
A Bewildering Passage: A Guest Post by Peter Heller
An introspective dystopian tale about friendship, survival and uncertainty in a world that is falling apart. Thrilling, emotionally probing and…
Tragedy, Cruelty and Grand Delusion: A Guest Post by James Holland
A deep dive into the eight surrenders that put an end to an endless world war, told in exacting detail…