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Best Books of the Month. 

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We scour reviews and book news, we swap books amongst ourselves,
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Then we face off in a monthly Best Books showdown meeting to champion the books
 we think will resonate most with their readership.

The titles that make our Best Books of the Month. lists are the keepers, the ones we couldn't forget. 

Many of our editorial picks for the best books are also customer favorites and bestsellers, 
but we strive to spotlight the best books you might not otherwise hear about. 

Each month we also pick "Spotlight" book (the #1 Editors' Pick) and a "Debut Spotlight" 
 (the best new book by a debut author).

The books included in our Best Books of the Month. program are entirely editorial selections. 

We have great passion for uniting readers of all ages and tastes with their next favorite read, 
helping our customers find terrific gifts, and drawing more attention to great books by exceptional authors.

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