Books

Barnes & Noble Names Their 2021 Book of the Year


master mentalism tricks

Barnes & Noble named eight books as their finalists for Book of the Year in October. The third annual “Book of the Year” award is given to a book by the booksellers working across company stores, and they’ve announced this year’s winner: The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present (Two Volume Set) by Paul McCartney.

“The Lyrics is an extraordinary book. It is stunningly beautiful and a masterpiece of book design,” said Barnes & Noble CEO, James Daunt. “Paul McCartney has fashioned, through the explorations of his songs with the poet Paul Muldoon, a fascinating insight into his life and creative genius. No wonder the booksellers of Barnes & Noble have hailed this magnificent and deeply original book.”

Green image featuring the cover for The Lyrics, as well as a few open page spreads. there is gold text on the left side reading Green image featuring the cover for The Lyrics, as well as a few open page spreads. there is gold text on the left side reading

Through the lens of 154 songs across all of the stages of his career, the collection showcases McCartney’s art and life in a way never seen before. It’s an insight into who he is as a person and his creative process over the last 65 years. Readers who love the Beatles will want to pick this book up, as will anyone with an interest in music history or pop culture since the 1960s.

“I’m beyond honored to receive this recognition. My team and I are extremely proud of The Lyrics and it means so much to us that you all like it as much as we do,” said Paul McCartney to Barnes & Noble officials.

Today In Books Newsletter

Sign up to Today In Books to receive daily news and miscellany from the world of books.

Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox.

By signing up you agree to our terms of use

The “Book of the Year” designation launched in 2019, is a chance for those working with books and readers to highlight favorites of the year that may or may not be seeing the same honors elsewhere. The first winner of the “Book of the Year” honor was Charlie Mackesy’s The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse, which was an otherwise little-known title. The book launched its way to the top of the bestsellers list, where it has remained since, and it’s sold over 400,000 copies and Barnes & Noble alone.

World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil was the 2020 winner of the award, a huge win both for the book and its small press, Milkweed.

“We are ecstatic and extremely honored that The Lyrics has been selected as the 2021 Barnes & Noble Book of the Year. It’s a magical match of a legendary songwriter, who has cherished the written word his entire life, and a great bookseller that is devoted to serving America’s thriving book culture” said Robert Weil, Editor-in-Chief and Publishing Director of Liveright Publishing.

under the whispering door book coverunder the whispering door book cover

This year, in addition to naming Lyrics as the Book of the Year, Barnes & Noble employees also chose to honor a book as the Speculative Fiction Book of the Year. The honor goes to TJ Klune’s Under The Whispering Door.

“We are this year also naming a Speculative Fiction Book of the Year, in celebration of the massive bookseller and customer enthusiasm for the category and especially this year for TJ Klune’s Under the Whispering Door,” said Shannon Devito, Director of Books, Barnes & Noble. “Championed passionately by our booksellers since its September publication, Under the Whispering Door is a charming, big-hearted book with a little comfort and a lot of hope making it the must-read book this year. We find ourselves in the wonderful position of honoring them both.”

Though both of the winners this year are by white men, the slate of finalists offers a much broader array of outstanding, bookseller-approved inclusive books across genres and formats.

Want to hear more about The Lyrics from McCartney? Tune in tonight, November 18, 2021, to Barnes & Noble’s YouTube channel for a live discussion between McCartney and CEO Daunt at 7 pm Eastern.

Read The Full Article Here


trick photography
Dennis Loos: From humble beginnings to becoming a Network Marketing
Meghan Markle Returns to Instagram After 5 Years With New
Kate Middleton’s Mother’s Day Photo Marked ‘Altered’ on Instagram
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce’s Best Bromance Moments in Photos
Good Vibes Only: The Wesley Alley Way in Filmmaking
Barbie Passes The Super Mario Bros
Original Blue Ranger Rejoins Cast of ‘Power Rangers’
Netflix Offers Special Reward For Final DVD-By-Mail Customers
Grey’s Anatomy’s Strangest, But Real, Medical Cases
Oscars 2024: How to Watch the Awards Ceremony
Brian Tee Returning to ‘Chicago Med’ in Season 9 —
‘The Walking Dead’: 5 Things We Learned About the Civic
Luke Harrison Releases New Holiday Single “Last Christmas” Originally Recorded By British Pop Duo WHAM
Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays Presents “Night of the Dead” On Tuesday November 7th, 2023, 7 PM PT on Twitch
Listen to 3 New Songs Jimmy Buffett Recorded Shortly Before
Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast to reunite for new Audible
Author Draws From Lived Experience in Story of Philosophy &
10 Audiobooks to Enjoy As You Ease Into Spring
5 Ways to Write in Your Books
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for March 26, 2024
What to Pack For the Catskills: Cozy Sweaters, High-Waisted Leggings,
I’m a Beauty Editor—6 Smart Product Swaps I’m Making for
Florence Pugh Frees the Nipple at Valentino Couture Show
Rita Ora Shows Off Her Hip Tattoo in a Tiny
These Ladies Have Hauntingly Insured Legs.
TALON FALLS: SCREAM PARK (UNCUT) Full Exclusive Horror Movie Premiere
Beneath Us All Red Carpet Premiere hits Los Angeles 9/14
Horror Shorts Video #viralnews #shortsyoutube #shorts #ytshortsindia