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The Library Book

By SUSAN ORLEAN

Reviewed by Heller McAlpin ×

In the new book from the author of the bestselling "The Orchid Thief," the story of a catastrophic fire opens the door to fascinating journey into the world of libraries.

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The B&N Podcast: Nicholas Sparks

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The B&N Podcast: Nicholas Sparks

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The author of heart-tugging bestsellers talks about his new novel, "Every Breath," and the challenge of competing with creations past.

FICTION

Love is Blind

By WILLIAM BOYD

Reviewed by Anna Mundow ×

In William Boyd's new novel, a piano tuner leaves his village life in Scotland in the entourage of a famed musician -- and an obsession.

The B&N Podcast: Michael Beschloss

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The B&N Podcast: Michael Beschloss

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The bestselling historian of the American presidency joins us to talk about his new book "Presidents of War" and what we can learn from the stories he unearthed.

Origin Story: Nicole Chung on “All You Can Ever Know”

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Origin Story: Nicole Chung on “All You Can Ever Know”

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The author of the new memoir "All You Can Ever Know" talks about unraveling the myths that surrounded her life with her adoptive parents, and her journey to connecting with her biological family.

The B&N Podcast: Kate Atkinson’s Spy Games

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The B&N Podcast: Kate Atkinson’s Spy Games

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One of the most delightful novelists writing today joins us to talk about "Transcription," her dazzling, multilayered story of secrets and spies.

Heart: A History

MEDICINE

Heart: A History

By SANDEEP JAUHAR

Reviewed by Peter Lewis ×

Our most vital organ has one simple job -- but our relationship with it has always been complex.

The B&N Podcast: Jodi Picoult

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The B&N Podcast: Jodi Picoult

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The bestselling writer joins us to talk about her new novel "A Spark of Light" -- and why this was the story that she had to tell in reverse.

The B&N Podcast: V.E. Schwab

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The B&N Podcast: V.E. Schwab

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The author of "Vengeful" talks about superheroes, antiheroes, and what goes into the worlds that make her one of the bestselling fantasy writers of the moment.

Abby Geni: Uneasy Reading from the Author of The Wildlands

GUEST BOOKS

Abby Geni: Uneasy Reading from the Author of The Wildlands

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Abby Geni's new novel "The Wildlands," is the story of a child caught up in a loved one's acts of terror. The author shares a list of books that showcase the malleability of the mind.

The Personality Brokers

PSYCHOLOGY

The Personality Brokers

By MERVE EMRE

Reviewed by Katherine A. Powers ×

How a mother-daughter team invented a new way of thinking about the self, and spawned an industry of personality testing.

The B&N Podcast: Hank Green

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The B&N Podcast: Hank Green

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Video blogger, podcast and author Hank Green joins us to talk about "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing," the B&N Book Club's latest selection.

CRIME

Only to Sleep

By LAWRENCE OSBORNE

Reviewed by Anna Mundow ×

Philip Marlowe returns -- pursuing a mystery into the Mexican desert -- in Lawrence Osborne's new novel.