October 25, 2024
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The list includes debut authors and literary darlings from a range of genres New York, NY – October 25th, 2024 – Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the 13 finalists for their 2024 Book of the Year. The program, now in its sixth year, asks B&N booksellers across the country to nominate a title they find truly outstanding and in which they have felt the most pride in recommending to readers over the previous year. This year, the list features five novels, six nonfiction books, one middle-grade title and one picture book. The Barnes & Noble Book of the Year will be voted on by all booksellers and announced the week of November 15th. The Book of the Year is the culmination of an incredible roster of programs that identify and elevate the best of the best. This annual celebration joins the bookseller’s Book Clubs, Discover Prize, Children’s & YA Book Awards, Monthly Picks, and Game of the Year. ###
“This year presented us with a wealth of superb new publishing and our booksellers have again voted for a remarkable collection of finalists for the 2024 Barnes & Noble Book of the Year,” said James Daunt, CEO, Barnes & Noble. “It is our great pleasure to help readers find excellent books, as we do in our growing fleet of brick-and-mortar bookstores. This list is the pinnacle of what our booksellers take pride in doing every day.”
The first Barnes & Noble Book of the Year was awarded to Charlie Mackesy’s The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, where bookseller enthusiasm propelled it onto bestseller lists. In 2020, booksellers were in awe of the axolotls featured in World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments and shone a much-deserved literary spotlight onto Aimee Nezhukumatathil. The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present by Paul McCartney, went on to be a holiday bestseller after being announced as the 2021 Barnes & Noble Book of the Year. The 2022 Book of the Year, Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, continues to top sales charts and has recently been adapted as an Apple Original Series. In 2023, James McBride’s The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store triumphed.
“Our booksellers have nominated a shortlist that is chock-full of great novels, timely reads and beautiful books,” said Shannon DeVito, Senior Director of Books, Barnes & Noble. “The final 13 that comprise this year’s collection reflect the year of publishing we’ve had — from brilliant writing and immersive looks at niche history to style icons and award-winning authors. These books are a wonderfully varied mix and we’re thrilled to celebrate them this year.”
The 2024 Book of the Year Finalists, as selected by Barnes & Noble booksellers are:
Customers can find the Book of the Year Finalists at their local Barnes & Noble and at bn.com/bookoftheyear. They can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X, using the hashtag #BNBoTY.
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