Summer reading means different things to different readers. For some, it’s all romance, all the time. For others, it’s the perfect time for a thrilling mystery, a beach-set family drama, or a mesmerizing sci-fi or fantasy novel that gets our brains wondering, “What if…?” Then there are those who love a heart-wrenching historical or a […]
You may have noticed that Barnes & Noble carries a lot of movie soundtracks in our vinyl catalog, and that soundtracks in general are getting proper vinyl releases (or reissues) with increasing frequency. Soundtracks are great additions to a vinyl collection; the best ones are curated with great care and attention to detail and, when […]
We’re 30+ years past the 1980s, but the books, movies, and films of that era still influence us every day. Throwback to the “Me Decade” on July 23. We’ll be celebrating Michael Jackson, E.T., and other icons of the day at your local Barnes & Noble. Join us for special giveaways, offers, and events—in stores only! […]
Sometimes text alone doesn’t do justice to the YA genre, with all its quirkiness and its emphasis on relationships, feelings, and all the gooey bits that make us tick. The format of graphic novels, and their visual, visceral freedom, can be a great fit for the in between, disorderly gray areas the genre relishes. With that in […]
Seen any good movies lately? The numbers suggest the answer just might be no—for the month of July (prime blockbuster season), box-office receipts are lagging some 30 percent behind last year. While I’d love to call it a referendum on Mark Wahlberg as an action star, that would suggest that there are people out there […]