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Deseret News · Charleston, SC

Nearby: Charleston, SC

These are the best books of 2026, according to Amazon and Barnes & Noble

There are still several weeks to go before the year ends, but both Amazon and Barnes & Noble have already made their decisions on the best books of 2026. Amazon announced its top 20 books of the year on Thursday, a list spanning both fiction and nonfiction titles. And Barnes & Noble shared on Thursday its “book of the year” winners in fiction, nonfiction and children’s literature. Here are the top choices. Looking for your next read? 4 book club picks from Oprah, Reese Witherspoon and more Best books of 2026 The top fiction choices from Amazon and Barnes & Noble share an interesting similarity: They’re both described as epic, multigenerational family sagas that explore the immigrant experience in America. The No.

Charleston City Paper · Charleston, SC

Nearby: Charleston, SC

Hagerty: How one Charleston school is doing drop-off differently

For many years, my children attended James Simons Montessori, a public school in downtown Charleston. My husband often said that his favorite part of the day was walking our children to school. Not only did the walk mean more time with his daughters, but he also really enjoyed the community vibe at the “walker gate.”

Charleston City Paper · James Island, SC

Nearby: James Island, SC

What to do Nov. 13-20

Arts+Music | A la carte | City Paper Tickets | Calendar of Events STARTS FRIDAY Holiday Festival of Lights It’s back! Hop in the car and cruise along the area’s superb three-mile display of lights throughout James Island County Park. The annual holiday festival features more than 2 million blinking, twinkling and dazzling bulbs as […]