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The Barnes & Noble Book of the Year

We are pleased to announce our 2025 Book of the Year winners. These exceptional books delighted our dedicated booksellers and became instant favorites. With a moving story of art, two heartwarming adventures and a celebration of culinary delights, explore all four of our winners below.

Barnes & Noble 2025 Winners - Book of the Year, Children's Books of the Year, Gift Book of the Year. Shop Now
Barnes & Noble 2025 Winners - Book of the Year, Children's Books of the Year, Gift Book of the Year. Shop Now

The 2025 B&N Book of the Year

Mona's Eyes (2025 B&N Book of the Year)

Mona's Eyes (2025 B&N Book of the Year)

By Thomas Schlesser, Hildegarde Serle

Experience the beauty of life and the exceptional power of art. We are delighted to announce Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser as the Barnes & Noble Book of the Year. Celebrating bonds between generations, this is a heartwarming story perfect for sharing with the whole family.

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2025 B&N Books of the Year

Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love (2025 B&N Gift Book of the Year): A Cookbook

Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love (2025 B&N Gift Book of the Year): A Cookbook

Samin Nosrat, Aya Brackett

Current price$40.00Compare price($45.00)

It’s time to set the table. We are excited to announce Good Things by Samin Nosrat as the Barnes & Noble Gift Book of the Year. The author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat whips up a joyful guide to both cooking and living, featuring go-to recipes and tips for every kind of cook.

I Am Rebel (B&N Exclusive Edition) (2025 B&N Children's Book of the Year)

I Am Rebel (B&N Exclusive Edition) (2025 B&N Children's Book of the Year)

Ross Montgomery

Current price$9.99

There is one brave pup who stole our hearts this year, and that’s Rebel. We are elated to announce I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery as the Barnes & Noble Children’s Book of the Year! An inspirational tale of courage, loyalty and sacrifice, this timeless story follows one pooch's impossible journey across battlefields to find his beloved human. And good news: the dog survives.

Growing Home (B&N Exclusive Edition) (2025 B&N Children's Book of the Year)

Growing Home (B&N Exclusive Edition) (2025 B&N Children's Book of the Year)

Beth Ferry, Terry Fan, Eric Fan

Current price$14.99Compare price($17.99)

Grab your cheese puffs. We are thrilled to announce Growing Home by Beth Ferry, illustrated by The Fan Brothers, as the Barnes & Noble Children’s Book of the Year! This is a sweet story of quirky friendships, found family and a touch of magic that readers of all ages will want to revisit for years to come.

Barnes & Noble Book of the Year

Every year, over a million books are published. This makes it difficult to choose just one "book of the year," but our booksellers have come together to narrow down the list for you. While there are so many different books in every genre, we decided to pick one book that would speak to everyone. Our shortlist for the 2025 Book of the Year included books from a variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, kids books, cookbooks and more. Our 2025 Book of the Year winners are Mona's Eyes for Book of the Year, Growing Home and I Am Rebel for Children's Books of the Year, and Good Things for Gift Book of the Year. If you're interested in a specific genre, check out our best books of the year lists!