Barnes & Noble - November 13, 2025

Announcing Our Book of the Year

Prepare to be swept away by an unforgettable, heartfelt journey.

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BARNES & NOBLE Book of the Year: Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser, Hildegarde Serle (Translator)

''A touching and beautiful story about the relationship between grandfather and granddaughter, as well as a master class in art appreciation.'' — Lexie S. | ''This is a book everyone would and will enjoy, whether you know anything about art or history you will revel in the journey with Mona.'' — Donald K. | ''More than a tribute to artists and museums, it's a love letter to the world itself — and the way we learn to see it.'' — Alex S.

Our booksellers across the country have spoken. We are delighted to announce that our 2025 Book of the Year is Mona’s Eyes, the international sensation by Thomas Schlesser.

Faced with the possibility of losing her eyesight forever, Mona joins her beloved grandfather on an unforgettable journey through Paris to see fifty-two iconic works of art and commit them to memory. Beautiful inside and out, with each painting featured on the inside jacket, this moving novel about the power of imagination and the bonds between generations belongs on every bookshelf.

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Thomas Schlesser Discusses and Signs Our Book of the Year

11/16  Edina, MN
11/17  Oak Brook, IL
11/18  Upper West Side - New York, NY
11/19  Princeton, NJ
11/20  Buckhead - Atlanta, GA
11/21  Naples, FL