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Get ready to celebrate — it’s finally time for our 4th annual Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Awards Shortlist! Buckle in — this year’s a doozy. From (seriously) laugh-out-loud picture books to otherworldly middle grade adventures and stunning young adult stories, we have a fantastic line up of our very favorite books over […]

With the weather slowly but surely warming up, we’re sure the little ones are enjoying hikes, scavenger hunts and outdoor activities aplenty this spring — are they still wearing those eclipse glasses outside? From the next installment in one of our favorite epic series to enchanting new worlds and captivating picture books, you’ll have ample […]

Summer reading doesn’t just mean required reading, and it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom — the best part about it is the limitless possibilities of adventure. Whether you’re sitting poolside enjoying swashbuckling tales on the high seas or on an escapade into a time-traveling library during a family road trip, prepare to […]

Sphinxes, krakens and dragons, oh my! Katherine Rundell’s dazzling new novel, Impossible Creatures, is a wonder-filled adventure through a realm of otherworldly beasts. While we wait to dive into this brand-new magical series, we’ve rounded up a list of our most action-packed, swashbuckling reads to keep your hands full until September. Read on to explore […]