Barnes & Noble Announces Their 2023 Discover Prize Finalists
The Prize Celebrates the Best New Writers Published This Year
New York, NY – WEBWIRE – Thursday, September 28, 2023
Barnes & Noble announces its Discover Prize finalists, the six most exceptional debut novels published in 2023. For decades, Barnes & Noble booksellers have been at the forefront of championing up-and-coming authors, propelling many to bestseller status through their passionate recommendations. In an extremely robust publishing year, B&N booksellers across the country have been reading hundreds of new authors to narrow down to the six books that make up the shortlist.
There is such a specific joy in finishing a debut novel and realizing that this is the start of what is sure to be a brilliant career, said Lexie Smyth, Category Manager for Fiction, Barnes & Noble. As booksellers, we are proud to support new voices, and the six titles selected for the shortlist are the result of many passionate, thoughtful conversations. These are exemplary books we cannot wait to get into the hands of readers.
Works of unbearable beauty and heartbreaking tragedy; of survival and redemption, the weight of love and the search for belonging; stories highlighting overlooked people, places, and times these debut novels are the ones that most impressed the booksellers of Barnes & Noble this year. In the coming weeks, these six titles will be voted on by Barnes & Noble booksellers nationwide. The 2023 Discover Prize Winner will be announced on October 30thduring a live event held in the booksellers Upper West Side location.
Our bookstores have been the scene of many enthusiastic, and at times fiery, debates about this years list, said Shannon DeVito, Director of Books, Barnes & Noble. The competition was fierce, and the booksellers were champions for every single one of the final six selections. The excellence of the finalists is astounding; so astounding that I am confident these writers are destined to become household names.
Presenting the Barnes & Noble Discover Prize Shortlist:
Chain-Gang All-Starsby Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Raw and visceral doesnt even begin to cover it. This book whipped my heart around. Miwa M., Bookseller, Los Angeles, CA
Where There Was Fireby John Manuel Arias Reading this book was such a pleasure. The poetic language builds a story full of beauty, pain, and unexpected humor. Craig B., Bookseller, New York, NY
The East Indianby Brinda Charry I loved this book Charry confidently pulls you into her historical setting, and the finale was so satisfying. Josh S., Bookseller, St. Louis, MO
Open Throatby Henry Hoke I read this in a single sitting. Seriously gripping, from the attention-grabbing opening line to the explosive final page. Jess L., Bookseller, Salem, NH
The Berry Pickersby Amanda Peters This begins as a tragic mystery and blossoms into a story of resilient hope. I couldnt put it down. Carly R., Bookseller, Green Bay, WI
In Memoriamby Alice Winn This is part love story, part epic war story, and the writing rips along and never slows down. Brenda A., Bookseller, Bentonville, AR
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New York, NY – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Barnes & Noble is proud to announce they will now be the exclusive nationwide retailer for the highly-detailed replicas of Ollivanders Wands previously only available at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme parks and the Harry Potter New York store.This exclusive Ollivanders collection is the centerpiece of the newly revamped Harry Potter Shops found only at Barnes & Noble.
The collection includes intricately designed replicas of the wands of Harry, Hermione and Ron, as well as those of Sirius Black, Professor Snape, Voldemort and Dumbledore. Each wand is packaged in a deluxe, display-ready facsimile of the original Ollivanders box. Fans are encouraged to visit their closest store to see the beautiful details for themselves.
In addition to the exclusive wand collection, Barnes & Noble is the premier retailer for Harry Potter books, gifts, toys, games and more, with many exclusive items across all categories. The bookseller will also carry exciting new Harry Potter releases from premium brands like LEGO, Schleich, MinaLima and others.
We could not be more excited to re-launch our Harry Potter Shop and now offer such an immersive experience, said Elise Zissman, Associate Merchandise Manager for Barnes & Noble and Paper Source. Here customers can shop their favorite house merchandise, Ollivanders Wands, and an array of exclusive offerings making our store feel just like shopping Diagon Alley. Just in time for the 25th Anniversary and this years Back to Hogwarts celebration, our new and improved Harry Potter Shop is open to all wizards, witches, and muggles.
Barnes & Noble welcomes customers to visit and browse the extensive selection of Harry Potter items in-store, or shop the collection anytime atbn.com/harrypotter. ### About Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest retail bookseller in the United States. The Company has approximately 600 bookstores across the United States, as well as its online bookstore at BN.com, the Nook Digital business which offers both e-books and an audio book subscriptions service, the SparkNotes educational service, stationery and gift retailer Paper Source, and the publisher Union Square & Co. General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be found on the Companys website atwww.bn.com.
New York, NY – WEBWIRE – Monday, August 15, 2022 Barnes & Noble announces the return of their popular Book Haul event, beginning today and running through Labor Day weekend. The bookseller again offers book lovers half-off from over 700 Hardcover books. While supplies last, there are books included in every genre and all stores nationwide are participating, as well as online at bn.com/bookhaul.
This is the biggest Book Haul in our history, said Jackie De Leo, Chief Merchandising Officer, Barnes & Noble. With half-off so many exciting and new hardcover titles during Book Haul, it gives our customers a fantastic opportunity to build out their bookshelf. The choice is wider than ever and for those who are quick on their feet into our stores, there are so many brilliant titles to be had.
The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monáe, Brighter by the Day by Robin Roberts, Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James and Joan Is Okay by Weike Wang, plus many more 2022 new releases are eligible for the half-off hardcover discount. Recently released Young Adult books including I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston, Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys and All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir, plus Picture Books from Ciara and Russell Wilson, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush and Kevin and Danielle Jonas are included in the booksellers Book Haul event.
Barnes & Noble also has additional value offers running in Newsstand, Music, Toys, Gift and NOOK® including Buy One, Get One 50% off all magazines, 50% off select Vinyl, 25% off select LEGO® and $20 off the NOOK® GlowLight 4e to complement readers book selections. Barnes & Noble Members can also enjoy $1 off a Grande or larger, hot or iced coffee or tea at the B&N Café.
For more information, customers can speak to their local bookseller or visit BN.com/bookhaul. They can join the conversation and share photos of their book haul on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, using the hashtags, #BNBookHaul and #bookhaul.
*Offers available while supplies last.
### About Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest retail bookseller in the United States, and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. The Company has approximately 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states, as well as the Nook Digital business and one of the Webs premier e-commerce sites, BN.com. General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be found on the Companys website at www.bn.com.
New York, NY – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Barnes & Noble has selected Codenames as its inaugural pick for its brand-new Game of the Month program. The Barnes & Noble Game of the Month joins the Barnes & Noble Book Clubs, Discover Debut Authors and Monthly Picks to feature the books and games that booksellers champion across the country and make into bestsellers.
We are thrilled to announce Codenames as our first ever Game of the Month, said Marnie Lawrence, Senior Director of Toys and Games at Barnes & Noble. Codenames is a perfect game to play with those who enjoy word association, deduction and team play with a bit of strategy mixed in and is easy to learn for a variety of ages. With a simple premise and challenging gameplay, it is the perfect game for summer road trips, outdoor gatherings or intimate game nights.
In Codenames, players assume the mantle of spymaster and must work together to contact all their undercover agents in the field. The catch? Each agent has a unique codename that players cannot directly communicate. Instead, spymasters can only give clues to their teammates consisting of one word and one letter. The first team of spies to contact all their agents (without revealing themselves to the deadly assassin) wins. It is a delightful game that is easy to learn and challenging enough to maintain player interest.
Customers can find the Game of the Month on display at their local Barnes & Noble and on bn.com.
We are overjoyed to have Codenames chosen as Barnes & Nobles Game of the Month, said Czech Games Edition partner, Publisher Services Inc. Codenames has been a fan favorite since its release, and we are thrilled that its reach will now expand so that more folks can add our game to their family game night collection. We thank Barnes & Noble for their support of Codenames and for this wonderful honor!
Barnes & Noble booksellers connect readers with the absolute best in publishing and take joy in helping customers discover their next great read and foster a life-long love of reading. Like books, games stimulate minds and capture imaginations. The bookseller is thrilled to continue offering a robust assortment of games and is eager to put Codenames into the hands of their customers.
—– About Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest retail bookseller in the United States, and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. The Company has approximately 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states, as well as the Nook Digital business and one of the Webs premier e-commerce sites, BN.com. General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be found on the Companys website at www.bn.com.
BLUE SPRINGS, MO – WEBWIRE – Friday, May 6, 2022 Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of a new bookstore in Adams Dairy Landing on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The new Barnes & Noble displays a striking change in the booksellers appearance and features a cozy design with beautiful book rooms and a complementary assortment of stationery, puzzles, toys and gifts for readers.
The new store will officially open to the public with a ribbon-cutting by local childrens author Kim Luke at 10:00 am. Ms. Luke is the beloved author of the Enchanted Farm at Fort Osage series.
This new bookstore replaces Barnes & Noble in Independence which closed last February. Store Manager, Eric Fuchs, and his enthusiastic team of booksellers, most of whom are from the Independence location, have been hard at work curating a beautiful bookshop that is sure to appeal to the Blue Springs community.
Barnes & Noble is thrilled to be opening another store in the Kansas City area and is happy to be able to continue to open stores across the country. We have two new stores opening just this week, with many more planned in 2022, says Amy Fitzgerald, who heads up bookselling at Barnes & Noble. Store Manager, Eric Fuchs, and his team have built an enticing selection for the book lovers of Blue Springs, and we are very excited to turn the page on this new chapter of bookselling.
Barnes & Noble empowers each individual bookselling team to build their bookstore in a way that will best appeal to their local clientele, a practice that Barnes & Noble CEO and veteran bookseller, James Daunt applies to his own independent bookstore that he opened in 1990. This new approach to bookselling brings respect for local knowledge that is at the heart of the best bookshops and has led to the remarkable success that Barnes & Noble has enjoyed since changing ownership in 2019. The Blue Springs team has been hard at work developing their bookstore and the result is a selection of books and merchandise that will appeal to the residents. Manga, Young Adult and Childrens Books will all have feature displays in this location, as will new fiction and non-fiction releases, the core strength of Barnes & Noble.
My team and I are so excited to be bringing the Blue Springs and Independence communities together by sharing our love of books with everybody. I am a Missouri native and am glad I can stay in my home state doing the job I love, says Store Manager, Eric Fuchs. Blue Springs is an area where everything is new and exciting. We are enjoying the thrill of tailoring our displays to meet our communitys desires.
Barnes & Noble Blue Springs is located in the Adams Dairy Landing at 1030 Northeast Coronado Drive and online on social media, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter by searching the handle @bnbluespringsmo. The press is invited to tour the store and attend the ribbon-cutting. For any questions, or to set up an interview with Amy or Eric, please contact Barnes & Noble at prelations@bn.com. About Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest retail bookseller in the United States, and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. The Company has over 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states, as well as the NOOK Digital business and one of the Webs premier e-commerce sites, BN.com. General information on Barnes & Noble, Inc. can be found on the Companys website at www.bn.com.
Barnes & Noble Announces Exclusive Harry Potter Gift Items
The bookseller is the only nationwide retailer offering exclusive collectible replicas of Ollivanders Wands
Book Haul Returns to Barnes & Noble with Half-Off Hundreds of Hardcovers
The Biggest Book Haul in the Booksellers History, Runs today through September 5*
Barnes & Noble Announces Codenames as Their Inaugural Game of the Month
The clever social word game is fun for the entire family
Barnes & Noble Opens Blue Springs Store on Wednesday, May 11th
Barnes & Noble Opens Blue Springs Store on Wednesday, May 11th
Local Childrens Author Kim Luke will cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening of the first new Barnes & Noble in the Kansas City area in 14 years
Press is Invited to Visit the Store and Take Photos and Videos of the New Barnes & Noble
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