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Holiday Gift Guide

Our Holiday Gift Guide has you covered with perfect presents for every reader on your list. With our assortment of fiction favorites, Exclusive Editions, must-read nonfiction and more, make this holiday season one for the books. Find unique bookish gifts, accessories, puzzles, toys and games for the whole family, plus celebrate the season with our collection of boxed cards, advent calendars, stocking stuffers and more.

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Our Fiction Favorites

Historical Fiction

The Birthing Tree: A Novel
The Calamity Club: A Novel
The Witches of Cambridge (A Read with Jenna Pick): A Novel
The Pirate Queen
Royal Witch: A Novel

Romance

Heated Rivalry (Deluxe Edition) (Game Changers #2)
The Night We Met (Deluxe Edition)
Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It: A Novel
Birth of the Witch: A Coven of Three Trilogy Book 1
Book Lovers: Deluxe Edition

Horror

Between Two Fires
Off the Reservation (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Other Worlds Than These (The Talisman #3)
Sometimes I Scare Myself: A Collection of Horror
Dead but Dreaming of Electric Sheep: A Novel

Science Fiction

Scion (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Project Hail Mary (Deluxe Edition): A Novel
Dungeon Crawler Carl: Deluxe Edition
Victorious (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Red Rising (Deluxe Slipcase Edition)

Fantasy

A Court of Splintered Harmony (A Court of Thorns and Roses Series #6)
The Knave and the Moon (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Threshing Day (Wing and Claw Collection)
Dead Beat (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Baldur's Gate 3: Astarion

Manga

MARS 30th Anniversary Edition 1
Pokémon Adventures: Red and Blue, Deluxe Edition, Vol. 1
Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition 1
Vinland Saga 15
Heaven Official's Blessing (The Comic), Volume 3: Tian Guan Ci Fu
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Threshing Day | Fourth Wing

Rebecca Yarros

A Court of Thorns and Roses | A Court of Splintered Harmony Sarah J. Maas

Sarah J. Maas

Dungeon Crawler Carl | A Parade of Horribles

Dungeon Crawler Carl

I'll believe in Anything | Heated Rivalry |

Heated Rivalry

The Goal | The Legacy

Off-Campus

Cookbooks Shop Now
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Our Nonfiction Favorites

World History

Castles: A Fortified History of the World
Salt: A World History
The Sea-King and the Sorceress: Life and Death in the Viking Age
Band on the Run: Xenophon and the First Great Mercenary Army's Epic Escape from Persia
The Phantom: The Untold Story of the American Marine the Nazis Could Not Kill

U.S. History

American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed
America in 25 Revolutions: The Story of Our Imperfect Nation's 250-Year Quest to Become a More Perfect Union
The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World
This Land Is Your Land: A Road Trip through U.S. History
The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State

Entertainment

The Steps: A Memoir
The Third Eye: Early Photographs
I'll Believe in Anything: The Making of Heated Rivalry Season 1 (The Annotated Scripts) (B&N Exclusive Edition)
Fictional Selves (Signed Book): A Memoir
A Life in Lyrics: The Official Creative Legacy of Freddie Mercury

Humor

The Land and Its People: Essays
Actually, Nevermind
Hot Tudors: Your New Obsession from the Golden Age of the Weird Crush
Renaissance Dogs: A Litter of Hilarious Pups, Mutts, and Hounds
The Little Frog's Guide to Life: Love, Advice and Inspiration for Every Day from the Internet's Beloved Mushroom Frog

Science & Tech

The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State
Earthrise: Inside Artemis II, the Groundbreaking Human Mission Into Deep Space
To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery (B&N Exclusive Edition)
A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness
I Told You So!: Scientists Who Were Ridiculed, Exiled, and Imprisoned for Being Right

Travel

America Obscura: An Explorer's Guide to the Hidden Wonders of the United States
American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed
Your Fellow Americans: Dispatches from Across the Country We Call Home
Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America
First Light: Sailing Solo but Not Alone
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Spread Joy With a Gift Card Shop Now
Spread Joy With a Gift Card Shop Now
Beautiful Gift Books Shop Now
Boxed Sets Shop Now
The Paperbacks of the Year Shop Now

Gruffalo Granny | The Gruffalo | The Gruffalo's Child

The Gruffalo

Bluey's Big World | Bluey Let's Play Veranada Santa!

Bluey

Sing the 50 United States! Dr. Seuss | How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Dr. Seuss

Winnie-the-Pooh

Winnie-the-Pooh

The Peanuts Guide to Friendship | Peanuts

Peanuts

100 First Words | Ms. Rachel

Ms. Rachel

0-2 Years

3-5 years

6-8 Years

9-12 Years

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Pokemon

Pokemon

Impossible Creatures | The Poisoned King

Impossible Creatures

Camp Half-Blood The Wild Zone | Percy Jackson | Ric Riordan

Rick Riordan

Dog Man A Sprinkle in Time

Dog Man

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter

Wings of Fire Special Edition | Wings of Fire | Wings of Fire Graphic Novel

Wings of Fire

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Fight or Flight

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Erin Hunter Warriors

Warriors

Holiday Books & Toys | Shop Now
Holiday Books & Toys | Shop Now

Advent Calendars

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LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2026 42698
LEGO Friends Advent Calendar 2026 42698
LEGO Systems Inc.
Other Format
$34.99
EXIT: The Game - Advent Calendar - The Magic of Christmas
EXIT: The Game - Advent Calendar - The Magic of Christmas
Thames & Kosmos
Other Format
$49.99
UNO Advent Calendar
UNO Advent Calendar
MATTEL
Other Format
$26.99
Papier 12 Day Advent Calendar 2026
Papier 12 Day Advent Calendar 2026
Papier
Other Format
$95.00
LEGO City Occasions Advent Calendar 2026 60510
LEGO City Occasions Advent Calendar 2026 60510
LEGO Systems Inc.
Other Format
$34.99
LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 75456
LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 75456
LEGO Systems Inc.
Other Format
$44.99
12 Day Count Down Mini Puzzle Tins Featuring Thomas Kinkade
12 Day Count Down Mini Puzzle Tins Featuring Thomas Kinkade
CEACO
Other Format
$24.99
LEGO Super Heroes Marvel Advent Calendar 2026 76340
LEGO Super Heroes Marvel Advent Calendar 2026 76340
LEGO Systems Inc.
Other Format
$44.99
LEGO Disney Princess Advent Calendar 2026 43298
LEGO Disney Princess Advent Calendar 2026 43298
LEGO Systems Inc.
Other Format
$44.99
Twenty-Four Books for Advent: A Book Lover's Countdown to Christmas
Twenty-Four Books for Advent: A Book Lover's Countdown to Christmas
Various
Hardcover
$100.00
The Best Toys & Games of 2026 Shop Now
Lego Gifts for Everyone Shop Now
Jigsaw Puzzles Shop Now

Our Favorite Games

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Endearment Peacock Edition (B&N Exclusive)
Endearment Peacock Edition (B&N Exclusive)
Dux Somnium
Other Format
$59.99
Catan 6E by Klaus Teuber
Catan 6E by Klaus Teuber
CATAN Studio
Other Format
$49.99
Making Monsters by Jonathan Gilmour-Long and David Gordon
Making Monsters by Jonathan Gilmour-Long and David Gordon
Sky Lion Games
Other Format
$59.00
Exploding Kittens Rage Mode (B&N Exclusive)
Exploding Kittens Rage Mode (B&N Exclusive)
Exploding Kittens
Other Format
$19.99
Wingspan by Elizabeth Hargrave
Wingspan by Elizabeth Hargrave
Other Format
$65.00
Scrabble Holiday Bookshelf Edition
Scrabble Holiday Bookshelf Edition
WS Game Company
Other Format
$45.00
Star Wars Chess Set
Star Wars Chess Set
The Noble Collection
Other Format
$64.99
Sushi Go Party Chef's Special
Sushi Go Party Chef's Special
CEACO GAMEWRIGHT
Other Format
$29.99
Trail to the Temple by Reiner Knizia
Trail to the Temple by Reiner Knizia
Mindware
Other Format
$29.99
Celebrate the Season Shop Now
2027 Calendars Shop Now
Stocking Stuffers Shop Now
Give the Gift of Nook Shop Now
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vinyl

Tuntables

K-Pop

DVDs & Blu-ray

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Shop the Barnes & Noble 2026 Holiday Gift Guide


For everyone on your list, for every special interest, Barnes & Noble has the perfect holiday gift. Whether you’re looking for the best books for Christmas gifts or bookish stocking stuffers, our booksellers are here to make your Christmas and holiday shopping a fun and stress-free experience. Explore our curated collections to find presents that will delight, excite and inspire the loved ones in your life. Whether they asked for books or something else this holiday season, find everything on their wish list in one place. Shop great gifts for family, kids, significant others, friends, co-workers and more in our 2026 Holiday Gift Guide.

The Best Christmas Gift Ideas 2026

From our biggest books like Yesteryear, Partita and Cool Machine to stunning special and signed editions and the most popular LEGO sets, find the best Christmas gift ideas here. Whatever they’re into, discover unique Christmas gifts like exclusive vinyl records for music lovers, Ina Garten’s latest cookbook for the home chef and the newest Murdoku for fans of logic puzzles and cozy mysteries. We’re the one stop shop for the booklovers in your life, whether they love sprayed edges, political thrillers or gravitate toward memoirs and nonfiction. From the best books of 2026 and the most sought-after YA fantasy books to holiday romances and the best Christmas stories for kids, find thoughtful gifts for everyone in our 2026 Holiday Gift Guide.

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