The Barnes & Noble Book of the Year
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The 2024 B&N Book of the Year
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James (2024 B&N Book of the Year) (National Book Award Winner)
James (2024 B&N Book of the Year) (National Book Award Winner)
We are thrilled to announce James by Percival Everett as the Barnes & Noble Book of the Year! In a powerful story of family, home and freedom, Everett has flipped the script on an American classic as Huck Finn steps to the side and Jim — James — takes center stage.
"Sharp, smart, funny and bold; this is a must-read." — Mike, Bookseller, Minneapolis, MN.
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The 2024 B&N Gift Book of the Year
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The Backyard Bird Chronicles (2024 B&N Gift Book of the Year)
The Backyard Bird Chronicles (2024 B&N Gift Book of the Year)
We are delighted to announce The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan as the Barnes & Noble Gift Book of the Year. Amy Tan’s stories of love and family have moved us for decades, and now we get to experience birding through her eyes and stunning illustrations.
"Quirky and thoughtful, a collection that radiates warmth and joy." – Katie, Bookseller, Holmdel, NJ.
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The 2024 B&N Children's Book of the Year
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Impossible Creatures (B&N Exclusive Edition) (2024 B&N Children's Book of the Year)
Impossible Creatures (B&N Exclusive Edition) (2024 B&N Children's Book of the Year)
We are very excited to announce Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell as our inaugural Barnes & Noble Children’s Book of the Year. Impossible Creatures brings all your favorite mythical creatures into one deeply moving portal fantasy.
"Kids and their grown-ups will love to get lost in this magical adventure." – Isabelle, Bookseller, New York, NY.
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Finalist: The Dictionary Story
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The Dictionary Story
The Dictionary Story
A dictionary gone rogue, bringing her words to life … literally. This is a visual journey that's ideal for engaging young minds.
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Finalist: The God of the Woods
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The God of the Woods: A Novel
The God of the Woods: A Novel
The woods can't hide everything — the family dynamics of Succession meets the intrigue of Liane Moriarty in this story of money and land, legacy and inheritance.
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Finalist: Imminent
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Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs
Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs
The former head of the Pentagon program responsible for the investigation of UFOs — now known as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) — reveals long-hidden secrets with profound implications for not only national security but our understanding of the universe.
Finalist: Intermezzo
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Intermezzo: A Novel
Intermezzo: A Novel
We all caught the Sally Rooney bug with her stunning debut Conversations With Friends — now we’re ready to fall in love all over again. Intermezzo absolutely soars with complicated relationships (romantic and familial) and the signature writing we can’t get enough of from a literary icon.
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Finalist: Revenge of the Tipping Point
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Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering
Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering
One of the great minds of our time — Malcolm Gladwell — follows up his sensational book, The Tipping Point, by revisiting the subject matter with a modern lens, dissecting what it is that pushes society over the edge, and what role we play in it.
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Finalist: Swift River
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Swift River (B&N Discover Prize Winner)
Swift River (B&N Discover Prize Winner)
A story of personal and generational grief, family relationships and resilience. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this is a warm, uplifting novel about a young woman's journey to discover who she truly is.
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Finalist: Taylor Swift Style
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Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras
Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras
As beautiful on the shelf as it is on the inside, this expansive look into the iconic aesthetic of Taylor Swift is the fashion tome you never knew you needed.
Finalist: There's Always This Year
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There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension
There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension
Music and basketball and great Ohioans are just the start. MacArthur Genius Grant winner Abdurraqib plays with time and memory, intimacy and vulnerability, going away and coming home — and leaves everything on the court.
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Finalist: Why I Cook
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Why I Cook
Why I Cook
From the public to the private, acclaimed chef and television personality Tom Colicchio shares the story behind his love of cooking — and his successful career.
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Finalist: The Women
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The Women: A Novel
The Women: A Novel
The Women is both singular and expansive in focus. Centered on one woman who goes to war in Vietnam, it is a stark reminder of the sacrifices women make for their country.
