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Fry's Electronics to Offer NOOK Simple Touch Reader(TM) and NOOK Color(TM) by Barnes & Noble


New York, New York - November 4, 2011 - Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, and Fry's Electronics, a one-stop shop for high-tech professionals, announced today they will be bringing the company's award-winning line of NOOK eReading devices and related accessories to Fry's Electronics stores and online at Frys.com this November. With 34 stores in nine states, Fry's Electronics customers will now have access to a wide array of popular and innovative NOOK devices designed for readers of all ages.

"Were excited to bring our critically acclaimed and award-winning NOOK eReading products and complementary accessories to Fry's Electronics customers both in store and online," said Chris Peifer, Vice President, Digital Business Development at Barnes & Noble. "Sleek, convenient and portable, our NOOK devices are the ideal choice for people who love to read anytime, anywhere. With NOOK, customers will discover the most immersive, fun and easy-to-use reading experience, as well as gain access to a vast selection of popular books, interactive magazines, newspapers, children's books, apps and more."

NOOK devices are the perfect choice for anyone who wants access to their favorite reads anywhere they go. Customers seeking a simple, easy-to-use, dedicated reading experience will love the NOOK Simple Touch Reader, an ultra-light, portable 6-inch eReader with the most-advanced E Ink® Pearl display and the longest battery life of any eReader. With a simple tap, it's intuitive and easy to navigate, shop and read.

For customers who love to read everything in rich color, the NOOK Color(TM) features a stunning 7-inch VividView(TM) Color Touchscreen ideal for reading a wide variety of content including books, enhanced books, immersive children's picture books, an expansive collection of interactive magazines, newspapers and more. NOOK Color also offers the most-requested tablet features, including high-quality NOOK Apps(TM), built-in e-mail, and an enhanced Web experience. With all NOOK products, customers gain access to shop Barnes & Noble's expansive NOOK Bookstore(TM) of more than two million digital titles, and the ability to enjoy content across a wide array of popular devices.

For more information, visit www.bn.com/nook or visit any NOOK Boutique or display in one of Barnes & Noble's more than 700 bookstores (http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com


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