Barnes & Noble Welcomes Readers Back to Prythian with Exclusive ACOTAR Merchandise and Midnight Release Parties Across the Country

Barnes & Noble is excited to celebrate Sarah J Maas’ highly anticipated sixth book of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series with A Court of Splintered Harmony on sale from October 27 ^th, 2026. To mark the occasion, more than 500* Barnes & Noble stores will host ACOTAR-themed games and festivities on the evening of October 26 ^th, with the chance to purchase the latest book at midnight on October 27 ^th.

Fans can celebrate their return to Prythian with exclusive ACOTAR merchandise available at Barnes & Noble, alongside special midnight release parties at participating stores. Customers can also earn a $10 Bonus Reward when they preorder or purchase either of these latest installments in the ACOTAR series — A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody — in stores through close of business on February 28 ^th, 2027.

The exclusive Barnes & Noble merchandise collection features a range of items inspired by the world and characters of ACOTAR, including:

• House of Wind Library Book Counter (Barnes & Noble Exclusive)
• Funko Pop! Books: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Feyre Archeron (Barnes & Noble Exclusive)
• ACOTAR Book Shoulder Bag (Barnes & Noble Exclusive) – The tote is available 10/26 and readers who attend our midnight release parties will have first access to purchase this fabulous mini tote — perfect to carry around your copy of A Court of Splintered Harmony!
• ACOTAR Bryaxis Girlie Bag Charm (Barnes & Noble Exclusive)
• ACOTAR Open Book Vase, A Court of Silver Flames (Barnes & Noble Exclusive)

The A Court of Thorns and Roses, Velaris Light Box is also available exclusively at Barnes & Noble & ConquestJournal.com.

From exclusive ACOTAR merchandise to midnight release parties celebrating the nationwide release of Sarah J. Maas’s highly anticipated new book, Barnes & Noble offers fans multiple ways to celebrate the next installment in the bestselling series. With in-store events and exclusive products available to mark the occasion, readers can connect with the series and fellow fans.

*Please contact your local Barnes & Noble for event details and to confirm whether your store will be hosting a Midnight Book Release party.

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Barnes & Noble, Inc. is the largest retail bookseller in the United States. The Company has more than 730 bookstores across the United States, as well as its online bookstore at BN.com, the Nook Digital business which offers both e-books and an audio book subscriptions service. Barnes & Noble also owns the stationery and gift retailer Paper Source and stationery brand Levenger. Amongst its bookstores, it owns Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver, CO, Books Inc. in the Bay Area, CA, and Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY and Cincinnati, OH.