The National Book Critics Circle Finalists

The 10 most popular books today, according to Barnes & Noble

Which books are on popular children’s tables? B&N has the answer, at least if you judge by which books have been viewed the most on the major bookseller’s site this week. Game Changers Book (fierce rivalryetc.) dominated the list. Everyone is talking about this series and its highly successful series adaptation. You’ll also find 2025’s bestseller, Gothic Romantacy, and one of the most successful contemporary thriller writers. What can’t be found? BIPOC representation. Not surprising, but still disappointing. See for yourself who is at the table.

56 days adaptation trailer

If you’ve been waiting for Katherine Ryan Howard’s thriller “56 Days” to become a series, you’re in luck. A trailer has been released for a new Prime Video series that follows a new couple who move in together to continue their intense romance during the COVID-19 pandemic, but their secrets are exposed when a decomposing corpse is discovered in their apartment. As if living together with a romantic interest wasn’t risky enough. The love story murder mystery starring Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia will premiere on February 18th.

Most Anticipated Nonfiction of 2026, According to All Lists

Find great nonfiction released this year from dozens of noteworthy lists on the internet. This is a great way to check out reviews of this year’s blockbuster books and build your own true story TBR. Check here.