Barnes & Noble Book of the Year Finalists

Barnes & Noble announced 12 finalists for their 2023 Book of the Year, as nominated by booksellers. Booksellers will vote on the picks and the Book of the Year will be announced on November 17.

The Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Zilot & Other Important Rhymes by Bob Odenkirk, Erin Odenkirk (Illustrator)
Chili Crisp: 50+ Recipes to Satisfy Your Spicy, Crunchy, Garlicky Cravings by James Park
The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros