The Sheltering Sky

Brideshead Revisited

Evelyn Waugh

Evelyn Waugh's beloved masterpiece, with an introduction by Paula Byrne The most nostalgic and reflective of Evelyn Waugh's novels, Brideshead Revisited looks back to the golden age before the Second World War. It tells the story of Charles Ryder's infatuation with the Marchmains and the rapidly disappearing world of privilege they inhabit. Enchanted first by Sebastian Flyte at Oxford, then by his doomed Catholic family, in particular his remote sister, Julia, Charles comes finally to recognise his spiritual and social distance from them. 'Lush and evocative ... Expresses at once the profundity of change and the indomitable endurance of the human spirit' The Times

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Lori Gottlieb

"From a New York Timesbest-selling writer, psychotherapist, and advice columnist, a brilliant and surprising new book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapist's world--where her patients are in crisis (and so is she)"--

Unrivaled (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Game Changers #7)

Rachel Reid

In *Unrivaled*, hockey player Ilya "The Russian Rocket" Medvedev navigates the intense pressure of a championship season while unexpectedly falling for his rival, Olympic figure skater Mateo Belov. Their clandestine romance, fraught with the challenges of public scrutiny and professional ambition, forces them to confront their deepest desires and the potential fallout on their careers. This installment in the Game Changers series explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the complexities of love found in unexpected places.

Game On (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Into Darkness Series #3)

Navessa Allen

In this installment of the Into Darkness series, a clandestine competition forces unlikely allies to confront not only each other but also a looming supernatural threat. As the stakes escalate, players must navigate shifting loyalties and uncover dark secrets to survive. The exclusive edition promises deeper dives into character motivations and the intricate world-building that defines the series.

The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Takuya Asakura

This B&N Exclusive Edition of Takuya Asakura's novel introduces readers to a young protagonist who inherits a quaint, seemingly ordinary cherry blossom-themed bookshop. As they delve into managing the store and its unique collection, they uncover a hidden world connected to the books and the delicate blossoms, hinting at a magical realism narrative. The story explores themes of memory, nature, and the quiet power of stories.

The Outsiders

S. E. Hinton, Jim Fyfe, Jodi Picoult

Includes bonus material, a new foreword by the author, and a discussion guide.

The Art of War

孙武 (Sun Tzu), Stephen F. Kaufman, Lionel Giles, Onésimo Colavidas

Sun Tzu's ancient treatise, "The Art of War," offers timeless strategic principles applicable beyond the battlefield to business, politics, and personal conflict. It emphasizes understanding oneself and the enemy, the importance of deception and adaptability, and the value of achieving victory with minimal confrontation. Through its concise aphorisms and insightful observations, the work provides a framework for decisive action and the cultivation of superior strategic thinking.

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

Robin S. Sharma

After a heart attack nearly kills him, a high-powered lawyer treks to India to learn how to live a more meaningful life. Months later, he returns to the West and recounts the story of seven principles and practices that can help anyone experience true happiness.

Family ties

Danielle Steel

From Manhattan to Paris and all the way to Tehran, Danielle Steel weaves a powerfully compelling story that reminds us how challenging and unpredictable life can be—and how the bonds of family hold us together. FAMILY TIES Annie Ferguson was a bright young Manhattan architect with a limitless future—until a single phone call changed the course of her life forever. Overnight, she became the mother to her sister’s three orphaned children, keeping a promise she never regretted making, even if it meant putting her own life indefinitely on hold. Now, at forty-two, still happily single with a satisfying career and a family that means everything to her, Annie is suddenly facing an empty nest. With her nephew and nieces now grown and confronting challenges of their own, she must navigate a parent’s difficult passage between helping and letting go. The eldest, twenty-eight-year-old Liz, an overworked editor in a high-powered job at Vogue, has never allowed any man to come close enough to hurt her. Ted, at twenty-four a serious law student, is captivated by a much older woman with children, who is leading him much further than he wants to go. And the impulsive youngest, twenty-one-year old Katie, is an art student about to make a choice that will lead her to a world she is in no way prepared for but determined to embrace. Then, when least expected, a chance encounter changes Annie’s life again in the most surprising direction of all. . . .