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Shop NowWe 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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See All NomineesWhat is life without Earth? What is Earth without humanity? Short in length but expansive in ideas, Samantha Harvey’s novel is a look into life’s mundanity through an out-of-this-world experience; a spectacular feat in under 250 pages.
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Shop NowThe 2024 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize winner is Swift River by Essie Chambers!
Here's what our booksellers are saying: "A warm, uplifting novel that stole my heart" … "All the emotion and insecurity of any good coming-of-age tale" … "I found myself being pulled into Diamond's story, her family history and mythology" … "Combines the confusion, humor, and heartbreak of finding out who you are."
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See AllThis Month's Pick: Like Mother Like Mother
A story of mothers and daughters and complex family mythologies where inheritance doesn't always mean wealth.
A story of mothers and daughters and complex family mythologies where inheritance doesn't always mean wealth.
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Shop NowWhat better way to get into the holiday spirit than with David Sedaris’ snarky and sagacious storytelling? Grab eggnog and a friend, you’ll want to laugh over this collection together.
Get a copy of Holidays on Ice (List Price: $15.99) for only $5.00 when you buy any eligible book! For a limited time only. While supplies last. See details.
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See AllThis Month's Pick: The Berry Pickers
A profoundly moving novel told from the alternating point of view of two siblings, this is the story of a Mi’kmaq girl gone missing and the lasting effect it has on her family. Inspired by family stories and written in exacting prose, this gorgeous narrative will linger long after you put it down.
A profoundly moving novel told from the alternating point of view of two siblings, this is the story of a Mi’kmaq girl gone missing and the lasting effect it has on her family. Inspired by family stories and written in exacting prose, this gorgeous narrative will linger long after you put it down.
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See AllThis Month's Selection: Butter
The ultimate cat-and-mouse thriller starring a serial killer chef and the hungry young journalist craving to learn her secrets. Set in Japan against a backdrop of culinary intrigue and obsession, Butter has already reached cult bestseller status across the globe.