Mona’s Eyes Signed Hardcover Thomas Schlesser 2025 B&N Book of the Year New

THE STORY A masterpiece about masterpieces. Mona’s Eyes—Barnes & Noble’s 2025 Book of the Year—is already one of the most sought-after signed releases of the decade. This rare Signed Edition elevates a novel that has captured readers worldwide, blending love, art, memory, and the fragile beauty of seeing the world while you still can. When ten-year-old Mona suddenly slips into unexplained blindness, doctors fear she may lose her vision forever. That’s when her grandfather, Henry, makes a promise: they will spend the next fifty-two Wednesdays visiting fifty-two iconic works of art across Paris, filling her mind with every color, shape, and emotion before the darkness returns. From Botticelli to Basquiat, from the Louvre to the Musée d’Orsay, each painting becomes a lesson in life—teaching Mona generosity, love, sorrow, rebellion, and the power of imagination. As the year unfolds, their journey becomes a profound meditation on what it means to really see the world. With the emotional resonance of The Elegance of the Hedgehog and the warmth of The Little Paris Bookshop, this novel reminds us why art can save us, reshape us, and carry us forward long after the lights go out. KEY FEATURES * Barnes & Noble 2025 Book of the Year * Signed Edition — Highly Collectible & Hard to Find * International #1 Bestseller * New York Times Bestseller * Top Ten Indie Next Pick