The Barnes & Noble Discover Prize
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The 2023 B&N Discover Prize Winner: The Berry Pickers
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The Berry Pickers (B&N Discover Prize Winner)
The Berry Pickers (B&N Discover Prize Winner)
The 2023 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize winner is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters!
Here's what our booksellers are saying: "Fabulously compelling" … "Begins as a tragic mystery and blossoms into a story of resilient hope" … "This poignant debut reaches deep into your emotional core" … "A powerfully heartbreaking, yet ultimately hopeful debut."
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Finalist: Where There Was Fire
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Where There Was Fire
Where There Was Fire
Where There Was Fire is an atmospheric debut novel about a government cover-up, family secrets and the ghosts that haunt us — both figuratively and literally. Arias immerses readers in a lush, gorgeous world that will stick with you long after you've finished this book.
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Finalist: In Memoriam
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In Memoriam: A novel
In Memoriam: A novel
Sitting at that delectable cross-section of having a deeply human emotional core and a sharp wit, In Memoriam is the story of resilient hope in the face of the devastation of World War I. In its experimental form composed of letters, poems and newspaper clippings, this is a novel that is as unique as it is moving.
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Finalist: The East Indian
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The East Indian: A Novel
The East Indian: A Novel
Inspired by a historical figure in the author's research, The East Indian is the story of Tony, the first Indian in Colonial America, and his adventures as an indentured servant, and later, as a physician's assistant. This is an astonishing debut for fans of Washington Black and Yellow Wife.
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Finalist: Open Throat
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Open Throat: A Novel
Open Throat: A Novel
An absolute marvel of a book, Open Throat packs a serious punch in its 176 unforgettable pages. Both a literal and emotional journey told in the completely original voice of a mountain lion living beneath the Hollywood sign, this is unlike anything you've ever read.
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Finalist: Chain Gang All Stars
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Chain Gang All Stars: A Novel
Chain Gang All Stars: A Novel
This searing debut is a brutal indictment of the American penal system, as well as our consumption of violence as entertainment. Sharp, satirical and brilliant, this is a must-read novel for our current age.
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2022 Discover Prize Finalists
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2022 Winner: The Rabbit Hutch
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The Rabbit Hutch (B&N Discover Prize Winner) (National Book Award Winner)
The Rabbit Hutch (B&N Discover Prize Winner) (National Book Award Winner)
The 2022 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize winner is The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty!
Here's what our booksellers are saying: "The next Great American Novel!" … "The Rabbit Hutch will stay with me for a long time" … "Tess Gunty is without a doubt an author to watch" … "The Rabbit Hutch demands your attention from the very first line and refuses to let go."
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