May 30, 2023

Starring strong female characters in rich, captivating, historical settings, we can’t wait for you to dive into these two new novels we love.

Our June B&N Book Club Pick is Good Night, Irene by Pulitzer Prize finalist Luis Alberto Urrea. Inspired by the life of his mother, this is the story of the bravery of women on...

May 27, 2023

Tom Hanks (yes, that Tom Hanks) returns to the world of fiction with The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece — a loving look at what (and who) it takes to make a movie, told through the lens of America’s changing history. Hanks joins us to talk about why he writes, how he finds his voice and more...

May 25, 2023

“I've become increasingly cynical about the industry's ability to change itself and how it deals with representation and marginalization.”

R.F. Kuang’s new novel, Yellowface, tackles cultural appropriation, the challenges of the world of publishing and what it means to be a writer with a wit all her own....

May 23, 2023

“I am a firm believer in consequences.”

Brandon Taylor’s new novel, The Late Americans, finds a group of young people at a crossroads and follows as they face uncertainty and confront decisions that will affect the trajectory of their lives. Taylor joins us to discuss connections between his previous works,...

May 20, 2023

“In 1649, Artemisia Gentileschi wrote, ‘I'll show you what a woman can do.’” 

In The Story of Art Without Men, Katy Hessel recounts the legacy of the women that have shaped the history of art — largely without recognition. Hessel joins us to talk about how she started this massive project, what surprised her...