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Shop NowThe 2024 B&N Book of the Year
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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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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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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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.
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.