It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, for bookworms, that is, because Barnes & Noble’s beloved preorder sale is back, offering Premium and Rewards Members a 25% discount on select preorders. It’s free to sign up as a Rewards Member and begin racking up points and scoring exclusive discounts like this one! Readers can snag this epic deal by using the code PREORDER25 until July 17. The deal is an online exclusive and doesn’t include signed books, but there are still plenty of amazing reads to find at a steal!
As a lover of fantasy reads — and of buying more books than I have space for on my bookshelves — I’ve already accumulated a long list of books I am dying to buy, but probably shouldn’t, for my wallet’s sake. The clock is ticking on this thrilling sale, so continue on to see some of the fantastical — and fantastic — books on my radar. Then, preorder, preorder, preorder while the price is right!
Snag These Sequels
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune
Now is the perfect time to preorder the hotly anticipated follow-up to TJ Klune’s beloved cozy fantasy, The House in the Cerulean Sea. I was lucky enough to read an early excerpt of this exciting sequel, and let me just say, it is sure to please fans new and old. The first installation follows Linus Baker, a Case Worker for the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, as he sparks an unexpected connection with a group of magical orphans and their caretaker. The upcoming sequel in the Cerulean Chronicles releases on September 10, and it is set to explore the magical caretaker, Arthur’s, past, present, and future on the island.
Throne of Secrets by Kerri Maniscalco
Throne of the Fallen was a spicy Bridgerton meets Hades and Persephone romantasy, and I ate it up. The sequel doesn’t come out until October 29, but that doesn’t mean you can’t set aside a space on your shelves for it! Throne of Secrets shifts the narrative onto Gabriel, the Prince of Gluttony, and Adriana, a reporter on a mission to condemn that very same prince. Together, they embark on an enchantingly dangerous fairy tale full of steamy romance, ice dragons, and enemies-to-lovers banter. If you haven’t started this series yet, now is the time! Romantasy fans, I’ve got you.
New and Notable
This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings
Dennings’ blood-sucking debut comes in the form of This Ravenous Fate, a tale full of queer, Black vampires set in the Harlem Jazz Age. It’s ready to dazzle lovers of vampy tales and sapphic romance this August…if they dare. Are you brave enough to bear this book’s bite? If so, preorder now while it’s at a fraction of the price!
A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft
The New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic returns with this folkloric adult sapphic fantasy romance. In A Dark and Drowning Tide, we follow academic rivals Lorelei and Sylvia after a mysterious murder forces them into each other’s orbits. With dragons and beasts aplenty, Saft is sure to wow readers like me in search of more sapphic stories on shelves. This September 17 release is at the tippy-top of my most anticipated reads list and is sitting pretty in my Barnes & Noble cart as we speak.
Super-Special Editions
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins made headlines recently after shocking fans with news of a new book in the Hunger Games universe. Sunrise on the Reaping returns to the world of Panem twenty-four years before the beloved The Hunger Games. Readers will be transported back to the fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell. Yes, you read that right, we’re finally getting a glimpse into Haymitch’s games. This thrilling prequel to the beloved dystopian world is also being adapted into a feature film. The Barnes & Noble exclusive edition will feature exciting bonus content for especially hungry readers.
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
One Dark Window shattered bestseller lists and records last year after romantasy readers on BookTok began touting its atmospheric appeal. It’s a monster fantasy perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Barnes & Noble has been generous enough to announce a stunning exclusive edition. This display-worthy book will feature an exclusive cover with foiling, beautiful endpapers, stenciled edges, a foil stamp beneath the dust jacket, and a special edition of the sequel to match. I’d usually tell you not to judge a book by its cover, but when a cover is enough to make a grown bookworm cry, I say instead, judge away!
Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
Girma’s much-anticipated debut is a YA full of Black vampires, secret societies, and dark romance. Immortal Dark begs the question what if vampires originated in Africa? Prepare to be dazzled and thrilled with this September release hitting shelves just in time for spooky season. But don’t wait until the days get darker— preorder now and dust off that prized place on your shelves for this beautiful book. A limited run of preorders will receive the stunning deluxe limited edition with stenciled sprayed edges and other exclusive design features.
Don’t Forget the Underdogs
This sale does pose a threat to indie bookstores, however, who see a dip in their sales during Barnes & Noble discounts. One indie took to X to address this issue, serving as a useful reminder to support your local bookstores! Main St. Books Monroe is offering 25% off many exciting upcoming releases, so be sure to scour their socials and site too!
The B&N sale is always so discouraging because even if an indie bookstore offered the same discount we won't get a fraction of the attention or orders. Here, have the same coupon PREORDER25 at https://t.co/8JTPRuw7pA
— Main St. Books Monroe @mainstbooksmonroe (@main_st_books) July 10, 2024
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