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Barnes & Noble announces the winner of its 2026 Book of the Year award, which goes to "Whale Harbor" by Mary Beth Keane. The book is a multigenerational family drama that spans multiple locations, including Ireland, Montana, and New York City. Barnes & Noble booksellers highly recommend this title, praising it as a magnificent read.
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BARNES & NOBLE Book of the Year
The countdown is over, and our booksellers across the country have spoken. We are so pleased to announce that the 2026 Barnes & Noble Book of the Year winner is Whale Harbor, a multigenerational masterpiece from Mary Beth Keane.
A globe-spanning family drama with a mysterious disappearance at its center, this year's winner is a story of eleven brothers that deftly moves between the shores of Ireland, sprawling ranches in Montana and the bustling streets of New York City. Keane, author of Ask Again, Yes, delivers a magnificent read you'll love and want to share with everyone you know.
POURED OVER 'We all wonder about things that we didn't do or could have done.' — Mary Beth Keane | LISTENW NOW
B&N READS Family and Forgiveness: Mary Beth Keane on Writing <i>Whale Harbor</i> | READ MORE
'A very special book, the kind that comes along rarely.' — Clare Leslie Hall, author of Broken Country
'Keane is one of my favorite storytellers and here she's at her finest.' — Florence Knapp, author of The Names
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