For one grumpy young penguin, there doesn&rsquo;t seem to be anything he&nbsp;won&rsquo;t&nbsp;complain about&hellip;But when a wise old walrus puts things in perspective, the penguin has to admit that maybe there are some things worth appreciating&hellip; at least for a little while.

For one grumpy young penguin, there doesn’t seem to be anything he won’t complain about…But when a wise old walrus puts things in perspective, the penguin has to admit that maybe there are some things worth appreciating… at least for a little while.

Penguin Problems Storytime

Penguin Problems/Giraffe Problems (B&N Exclusive Edition)

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome the #1 New York Times bestselling author ofThe Do-Over, Betting on You, Mr. Wrong Number, The Love Wager, Nothing Like the Movies, and Fake Skating, Lynn Painter, for a live, virtual Valentine's Day-themed discussion to celebrate the Collector's Edition of BETTER THAN THE MOVIES. Lynn will be in conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood, whose newest release, TWO CAN PLAY, releases February 10. **Please note: BETTER THAN THE MOVIES Collector's Edition and TWO CAN PLAY are within two different age categories. The event discussion and the copy of TWO CAN PLAY is for adult/mature attendees. --> Each ticket includes a copy of the Collector's Edition of BETTER THAN THE MOVIES which features a new sparkling deluxe paper over board cover, stenciled edges, gorgeously designed endpapers, a ribbon bookmark, a letter from the author, and never-before-published bonus content! **PLUS, one deluxe bookmark featuring exclusive endpaper artwork and yellow stained edges. ------------------------- This is a live, ticketed event. You must have a ticket to gain access. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you purchase and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. For book-based tickets: This is for US-based customers ONLY (NO P.O. Boxes), excluding Puerto Rico; P.O. Boxes and all international addresses. Any non US orders, Puerto Rico or P.O. Box mailing addresses will be cancelled and refunded. Books will be mailed AFTER the completion of the live event; please allow ample time for shipping, typically 8-10 business days. Each ticket must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Any repeated emails will be cancelled and refunded. There is a limit of one ticket per person. If you exceed or attempt to exceed the posted ticket limits, we reserve the right to cancel, without notice, any or all orders and tickets, in addition to prohibiting your ticket purchasing abilities. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number, or other information. Any tickets canceled due to violating the posted ticket limit may be refunded at face value (excluding fees). TICKET INFORMATION: -->There are TWO options to gain access to this event . Collector's Edition Book Admission - $36.29 (Admission + Collector's Edition hardcover book + bookmark + tax/shipping):****LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One signed copy of BETTER THAN THE MOVIES Collector's Edition by Lynn Painter (on-sale 1/6/26). One deluxe bookmark featuring exclusive endpaper artwork and yellow stained edges. Admission to the virtual event space with Lynn Painter and Ali Hazelwood. V-Day Book Bundle Admission - $52.34 (Admission + BETTER THAN THE MOVIES Collector's Edition hardcover + bookmark + TWO CAN PLAY paperback + tax/shipping):****LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One signed copy of BETTER THAN THE MOVIES Collector's Edition by (on-sale 1/6/26). One copy of TWO CAN PLAY by Ali Hazelwood paperback book with signed bookplate (on-sale 2/10/26). One deluxe bookmark featuring exclusive endpaper artwork from BETTER THAN THE MOVIES and yellow stained edges. Admission to the virtual event space with Lynn Painter and Ali Hazelwood. **Please note: BETTER THAN THE MOVIES Collector's Edition and TWO CAN PLAY are within two different age categories. The copy of TWO CAN PLAY is for adult/mature attendees. **Have a question for the authors? Leave it at check-out and it could possibly be answered live during the event!** EVENT DETAILS: This event will air as a Zoom Webinar. You MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET to access the event. We highly recommend you CREATE AN EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT, as well as DOWNLOAD ZOOM AND INSTALL ANY UPDATES & familiarize yourself PRIOR to the event for the best possible experience. Access to the event will become available on the evening of the event, Wednesday, February 11, at 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 5 PM MT / 4 PM PT. Access to the event will become available via: OPEN IN ZOOM button in your Eventbrite account (found under “Tickets” --> “Go to online event page”) OR your event ticket confirmation email. Two hours prior to the event, you will receive a separate email FROM ZOOM with a personalized access link. You may also use this to enter the event. You will receive reminder emails from Eventbrite before the event. You may also access the event through the reminder email, HOWEVER YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET. You may be asked to re-enter the email in which you purchased this ticket to re-validate. GUIDELINES: Disruptive Conduct: Barnes & Noble wants to create a safe virtual space for all. You acknowledge and agree that Barnes & Noble reserves the right to remove you from the Virtual Event if B&N, in its sole discretion, determines that your participation or behavior create a disruption or hinder the Virtual Event or the enjoyment of the Virtual Event content by other attendees. By registering for a paid Barnes & Noble Virtual Event Ticket, you agree not to share, sell or trade your access. If Barnes & Noble determines that you have violated this policy, B&N may cancel your access, retain any payments made by you, and ban you from future Virtual Events. Recording, Live Streaming, and Videotaping. Participants may not record or broadcast audio or video of Barnes & Noble Virtual Events. This is a US-based event ONLY, and please allow ample time for delivery. Due to complications around shipping during the pandemic, delays can be common. All tickets include the cost of shipping to domestic, non-P.O. Box addresses only. Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter. REFUNDS: We cannot guarantee a replay of the program. Please keep this in mind before purchasing a ticket. There will be no refunds for missing the live event. Event guidelines are subject to change. Join Barnes & Noble for future virtual events! See our upcoming line-up here. _______________________________________________________________________ ABOUT BETTER THAN THE MOVIES Collector's Edition: This sparkling deluxe paper over board special edition of Lynn Painter’s phenomenal New York Times bestselling rom-com about a hopelessly romantic teen girl’s first love features a new cover, stenciled edges, gorgeously designed endpapers, a ribbon bookmark, a letter from the author, and never-before-published bonus content! Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his radar—and maybe snag him as a prom date—even befriend Wes Bennet. The annoyingly attractive next-door neighbor might seem like a prime candidate for romantic comedy fantasies, but Wes has only been a pain in Liz’s butt since they were kids. Pranks involving frogs and decapitated lawn gnomes do not a potential boyfriend make. Yet, somehow, Wes and Michael are hitting it off, which means Wes is Liz’s in. But as Liz and Wes scheme to get Liz noticed by Michael so she can have her magical prom moment, she’s shocked to discover that she likes being around Wes. And as they continue to grow closer, she must reexamine everything she thought she knew about love—and rethink her own ideas of what Happily Ever After should look like.

A virtual Valentine's Day treat: Lynn Painter & Ali Hazelwood celebrate their newest releases, BETTER THAN THE MOVIES Collector's Edition + TWO CAN PLAY

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author,Kerri Maniscalco, for a live, virtual discussion of her new action-packed fantasy romance standalone, THRONE OF NIGHTMARESExclusive Editionon Thursday, February 12 at 7PM ET. Set in Maniscalco's massively popular Kingdom of the Wicked world, abook of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it—and their own happy ending. Kerri will be in conversation with New York Times bestselling author of Knight and the Moth, Rachel Gillig. BONUS!: Your ticket for admission includes a copy ofTHRONE OF NIGHTMARESExclusive Editionthat featuresa beautiful unique cover and additional bonus content, including private love letters between the main characters and recipes for a delicious new Cocktail and Mocktail! ------------------------- This is a live, ticketed event. You must have a ticket to gain access. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you purchase and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. For book-based tickets: This is for US-based customers ONLY (NO P.O. Boxes), excluding Puerto Rico; P.O. Boxes and all international addresses. Any non US orders, Puerto Rico or P.O. Box mailing addresses will be cancelled and refunded. Books will be mailed AFTER the completion of the live event; please allow ample time for shipping, typically 8-10 business days. Each ticket must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Any repeated emails will be cancelled and refunded. TICKET INFORMATION: THRONE OF NIGHTMARES with Signed Bookplate- $38.17 (Admission + Book + Signed Bookplate/tax/shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One copy of THRONE OF NIGHTMARESExclusive Editionwith signed bookplate and oneart print of the main characters. Admission to the virtual event space with Kerri Maniscalco and Rachel Gillig. EVENT DETAILS: Each registration must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you register and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. This event will air as a Zoom Webinar. You MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET to access the event. We highly recommend you CREATE AN EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT, as well as DOWNLOAD ZOOM & familiarize yourself prior to the event for the best possible experience. Access to the event will become available on the afternoon of the event, Thursday, February 12, at 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 5 PM MT / 4 PM PT. Access to the event will become available via: OPEN IN ZOOM button in your Eventbrite account (found under “Tickets” --> “Go to online event page”) OR your event ticket confirmation email. Two hours prior to the event, you will receive a separate email FROM ZOOM with a personalized access link. You may also use this to enter the event. You will receive reminder emails from Eventbrite before the event. You may also access the event through the reminder email, HOWEVER YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET. You may be asked to re-enter the email in which you purchased this ticket to re-validate. GUIDELINES: Disruptive Conduct: Barnes & Noble wants to create a safe virtual space for all. You acknowledge and agree that Barnes & Noble reserves the right to remove you from the Virtual Event if B&N, in its sole discretion, determines that your participation or behavior create a disruption or hinder the Virtual Event or the enjoyment of the Virtual Event content by other attendees. By registering for a paid Barnes & Noble Virtual Event Ticket, you agree not to share, sell or trade your access. If Barnes & Noble determines that you have violated this policy, B&N may cancel your access, retain any payments made by you, and ban you from future Virtual Events. Recording, Live Streaming, and Videotaping. Participants may not record or broadcast audio or video of Barnes & Noble Virtual Events. This is a US-based event ONLY, and please allow ample time for delivery. Due to complications around shipping during the pandemic, delays can be common. All tickets include the cost of shipping to domestic, non-P.O. Box addresses only. Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter. REFUNDS: We cannot guarantee a replay of the program. Please keep this in mind before purchasing a ticket. There will be no refunds for missing the live event. Event guidelines are subject to change. _______________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THRONE OF NIGHTMARES: “Beware of waking the gods, their dreams are often our nightmares...” A book of dangerous magic draws two readers into a perilous quest to find it—and their own happy ending—in this action-packed standalone fantasy romance from New York Timesbestselling sensation Kerri Maniscalco. A prince who prefers games of the head to those of the heart. Prince Sloth hates leaving his enchanted library, but when a forgotten deity threatens the very fabric of the Underworld, he’s thrust into a race against time. He must find the Book of Nightmares—an ancient artifact that has the power to break worlds—before it unleashes a deadly game to free its master, the Goddess of Night. When a betrayal leaves him marked, and desperate, his path collides with a young woman who possesses the legendary Phoenix Tear—a portal stone unlike any other. A librarian who is all sweet sunshine…until she burns. Lore Brimstone has always loved getting lost in a book—but she never meant literally. Yet, after visiting a traveling caravan, she quickly finds herself transported to a terrifying but oddly familiar world—with an icy, calculating prince at her side. Realizing they are living out her favorite novels one by one, they face off against an increasingly dark magic as they try to survive the story. A twisted tale that means they can’t trust themselves—or their hearts. As Lore and Sloth navigate the pages of her beloved novels gone wrong, she must channel her inner main character to defeat the Book of Nightmares before the wall between the gods and mortals comes crashing down, dooming them all. ABOUT KERRI MANISCALCO: Kerri Maniscalco grew up in a semi-haunted house outside New York City, where her fascination with gothic settings began. In her spare time she reads steamy romance novels, cooks all kinds of food with her family and friends, and drinks entirely too much tea while discussing life's finer points with her cats. She is the author of two #1 New York Times bestselling series; the Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy and the Stalking Jack the Ripper quartet. ABOUT RACHEL GILLIG: Rachel Gilligwas born and raised on the California coast. She is a writer and a teacher, with a B.A. in Literary Theory and Criticism from UC Davis. If she is not ensconced in blankets dreaming up her next novel, Rachel is in her garden or walking with her husband, son, and their poodle, Wally.

Kerri Maniscalco celebrates THRONE OF NIGHTMARES

Live near NYC & want to attend live? Click here to purchase tickets to the in-person event. Join Barnes & Noble - Union Square in New York City on Wednesday, February 25at 6 PMas we welcome New York Times bestselling author, Michael Pollanto discussA WORLD APPEARS, a panoptic exploration of consciousness—what it is, who has it, and why—and a meditation on the essence of our humanity. Michael Pollan brings fresh perspectives into the study of the one thing we will probably never fully grasp — consciousness. Offering illuminating insights in hopes of fostering greater awareness, this is a fascinating meditation on the mysterious world we live in. **This event will be streamed live from Michael Pollan's Barnes & Noble Union Square appearance. _______________________________________________________________________ TICKETING INFORMATION: Book Admission - $42.45(Admission to the live-stream + one SIGNED copy of A WORLD APPEARS+ tax+ shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One SIGNED copy of A WORLD APPEARS Admission to the virtual event/ livestream for the Talk/Q&A with Michael Pollan. EVENT INFORMATION: -This is a live, ticketed event. You must have a ticket to gain access; Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you purchase and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. --This is for US-based customers ONLY (NO P.O. Boxes), excluding Puerto Rico; P.O. Boxes and all international addresses. Any non US orders or P.O. Box shipping addresses will be cancelled and refunded. --Books will be mailed AFTER the event's completion; PLEASE ALLOW AMPLE TIME FOR DELIVERY. All tickets include the cost of shipping to domestic, non-P.O. Box addresses only. --Each ticket must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Any repeated emails will be cancelled and refunded. --We cannot guarantee a replay of the program. There will be no refunds for missing the live event. --Event guidelines are subject to change. EVENT DETAILS: --This event will air as a Zoom Webinar. YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET to access the event. We highly recommend you CREATE AN EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT, as well as DOWNLOAD ZOOM & familiarize yourself prior to the event for the best possible experience. Access to the event will become available on the night of the event, Wednesday, February 25at 6 PM ET / 5:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM MT / 3:00 PM PT. YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET. Access to the event will become available via: **The OPEN IN ZOOM button in your Eventbrite account (found under “Tickets” à “Go to online event page”) OR your event ticket confirmation email. **You will receive reminder emails from Eventbrite before the event. You may also access the event through the reminder email, however YOU MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET. **If someone gifted you or registered you for a ticket, please see Eventbrite’s FAQ on how to claim your ticket here. **Two hours prior to the event, you will receive a separate email FROM ZOOM with a personalized access link. You may also you this to enter the event. **You may be asked to re-enter the email in which you purchased this ticket to re-validate. SOME FAQ LINKS FOR VIEWING ASSISTANCE: **B&N is unable to provide technical support for Zoom issues** · We suggest you download Zoom & familiarize yourself prior to the event for the best possible experience. For audio support: --You can test your Zoom audio prior to the event & get device specific support here. --If you are a mobile user and experience any audio issues while utilizing Zoom, please visit their FAQ support page here. --DO NOT exit & re-enter the event prior to trying their suggestions, as you will likely be blocked from re-entering. --Eventbrite recommends using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Internet Explorer versions 11 and older are not supported. ·--If you are still unable to access the event, you can email us at bnevents@bn.com and we will assist to the best extent possible. 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Michael Pollan discusses A WORLD APPEARS

Join Barnes & Noble as we welcome New York Times bestselling author of The Hunter, Tana French, for a live, virtual discussion of the third and final book in the Cal Hooper trilogy, THE KEEPER on Tuesday, March 31 at 3 PM ET, as part of ourB&N Midday Mystery Virtual Event series. Tana will be in conversation with a special guest. ------------------------- This is a live, ticketed event. You must have a ticket to gain access. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you purchase and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. For book-based tickets: This is for US-based customers ONLY (NO P.O. Boxes), excluding Puerto Rico; P.O. Boxes and all international addresses. Any non-US orders, Puerto Rico or P.O. Box mailing addresses will be cancelled and refunded. Books will be mailed AFTER the completion of the live event; please allow ample time for shipping, typically 8-10 business days. Each ticket must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Any repeated emails will be cancelled and refunded. TICKET INFORMATION: BOOK ADMISSION- $42.45 (Admission +Book with Signed Bookplate/tax/shipping): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes: One copy of THE KEEPERwith Signed Bookplate. Admission to the virtual event space with Tana French. B&N MIDDAY MYSTERY GENERAL ADMISSION: A ticket PER PERSON includes: Admission to the virtual event space with Tana French. EVENT DETAILS: Each registration must have a different email associated with it to gain entry. Please be sure your correct email is listed when you register and that your Eventbrite settings include updates on this event. This event will air as a Zoom Webinar. You MUST BE SIGNED INTO EVENTBRITE WITH THE EMAIL IN WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE TICKET to access the event. We highly recommend you CREATE AN EVENTBRITE ACCOUNT, as well as DOWNLOAD ZOOM & familiarize yourself prior to the event for the best possible experience. 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You acknowledge and agree that Barnes & Noble reserves the right to remove you from the Virtual Event if B&N, in its sole discretion, determines that your participation or behavior create a disruption or hinder the Virtual Event or the enjoyment of the Virtual Event content by other attendees. By registering for a paid Barnes & Noble Virtual Event Ticket, you agree not to share, sell or trade your access. If Barnes & Noble determines that you have violated this policy, B&N may cancel your access, retain any payments made by you, and ban you from future Virtual Events. Recording, Live Streaming, and Videotaping. Participants may not record or broadcast audio or video of Barnes & Noble Virtual Events. This is a US-based event ONLY, and please allow ample time for delivery. Due to complications around shipping during the pandemic, delays can be common. All tickets include the cost of shipping to domestic, non-P.O. Box addresses only. Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter. REFUNDS: We cannot guarantee a replay of the program. Please keep this in mind before purchasing a ticket. There will be no refunds for missing the live event. Event guidelines are subject to change. _______________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE KEEPER: On a cold night in the remote Irish village of Ardnakelty, a girl goes missing. Sweet, loving Rachel Holohan was about to be engaged to the son of the local big shot. Instead, she’s dead in the river. In a close-knit small town, a death like this isn’t simple. It comes wrapped in generations-old grudges and power struggles, and it splits the townland in two. Retired Chicago detective Cal Hooper has friends here now, and he owes them loyalty, but his fiancée Lena wants nothing to do with Ardnakelty’s tangles. As the feud becomes more vicious, their settled peace starts to crack apart. And when they uncover a scheme that casts a new light on Rachel’s death and threatens the whole village, they find themselves in the firing line. “One of the greatest crime novelists writing today” (Vox) crafts a masterwork of atmospheric suspense that brings the story of one of her most beloved characters to a spellbinding conclusion. ABOUT TANA FRENCH: Tana French is the New York Times bestselling author of eight previous books, including In the Woods, The Likeness, and The Searcher. Her novels have sold over three million copies and won numerous awards, including the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, and Barry awards, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Best Mystery/Thriller, and the Irish Book Award for Crime Fiction. She lives in Dublin with her family.

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