Best Barnes and Noble Recommendations 2025: Top 10 Books

Our top 'barnes and noble recommendations' include 'The Song of Achilles', a tale of love and bravery, among others.

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Hey there, book lovers! Welcome to our uproarious list of the top 10 ‘barnes and noble recommendations’. We’ve got the inside scoop on these gems. We picked these books based on their engaging plots, memorable characters, and how they managed to keep us hooked during our epic reading marathons. So, grab your favorite reading spot and get ready for some laughter and maybe a tear or two!

On this list:

10 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2020
  • Pages: 304

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This book made us hope for more second chances than a cat’s got lives. Nora’s journey through different lives gave us new views on regrets.

9 A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2012
  • Pages: 337

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Ove stole our hearts, grumpy charm and all. It’s like if grumpy cats were human. The humor and warmth in this book are unmatched.

8 The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

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  • Genre: Thriller
  • Formats: Hardcover, Kindle, Audio
  • Year released: 2019
  • Pages: 336

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This psychological thriller had us questioning everything. Alicia’s silence left us speechless and the twist hit us like a surprise birthday party.

7 Educated by Tara Westover

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  • Genre: Memoir
  • Formats: Paperback, Audio, Kindle
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 352

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Tara’s story of escaping her survivalist family hit us harder than any history book. It’s a tale of grit and learning like no other.

6 Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

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  • Genre: Fiction
  • Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, Kindle
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 368

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Swampy mysteries and a coming-of-age story rolled into one. Kya’s tale feels like a summer campfire story with more depth than a marsh.

5 Becoming by Michelle Obama

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  • Genre: Memoir
  • Formats: Hardcover, Audio, Kindle
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 448

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Michelle Obama lets us into her life like a warm hug. We found ourselves inspired, feeling we could conquer the world with kindness.

4 Normal People by Sally Rooney

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  • Genre: Literary Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Kindle, Paperback
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 288

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The love story of Marianne and Connell felt as real as spilled coffee on a Monday. It’s painfully beautiful and unforgettable.

3 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

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  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Formats: Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2011
  • Pages: 512

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A magical duel with more charm than a magician’s top hat. We got lost in the circus, and we didn’t mind staying there forever.

2 Circe by Madeline Miller

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  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2018
  • Pages: 400

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Circe’s story spins myth and magic in a way that left us spellbound. Her tale is powerful, like ancient myths with a modern twist.

1 The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

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  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
  • Year released: 2012
  • Pages: 416

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Our top choice, because it makes ancient myths feel alive. The love story between Achilles and Patroclus is as epic as the Iliad itself. The Song of Achilles takes you through the Trojan War, but holds onto the heart of its characters. We couldn’t put it down. This book is a testament to human emotion and ancient history, making it our best pick among barnes and noble recommendations available on Amazon.

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Hi there! I'm Steve Peterson, a passionate reading enthusiast who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good book. My love for literature spans across genres, from thrilling mysteries and gripping fantasy to thought-provoking non-fiction.

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