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The Barnes & Noble More In Store for NOOK December line-up includes:

• December 5
Why I Shout At The Computer Screen by Dean Koontz: Dean Koontz's searing, page-turning tales of horror and suspense have been thrilling readers for decades. In this exclusive essay for Barnes & Noble, Koontz talks about the voices in his head - the characters who make his books so terrifying.

Escape with Joan Johnston to a Castle in Kent by Joan Johnston: Joan Johnston is the queen of romance. In anticipation of her fiftieth novel, she took a dream trip across England and invites Barnes & Noble readers along for the ride.

• December 12
The Future of Innovation by Steven Johnson: Bestselling author Steven Johnson has changed the way many people think about culture and mass media in books like Everything Bad is Good For You and Where Good Ideas Come From. In this exclusive piece for Barnes & Noble readers, Johnson recommends some more books for great holiday reading, all on the future of innovation and creativity.

Never Abandoning Imagination by Tony diTerlizzi: New York Times bestselling author of The Search for WondLa talks exclusively for Barnes & Noble customers about how stories keep us going from childhood on.

• December 19
Skewering Fairytales by Gregory Maguire: Gregory Maguire has a catalogue of New York Times bestselling novels and the genesis of hit Broadway musical Wicked under his belt. Now, Maguire has another hilarious, inventive, completely original novel and he's written an exclusive piece for Barnes & Noble readers.

Gifts White People Like by Christian Lander: Gift-giving for white people doesn't have to be all wailing and gnashing of teeth, explains the author of Stuff White People Like in this exclusive essay for Barnes & Noble readers.

• December 26
Writing Mary Ann by Armistead Maupin: Bestselling author Armistead Maupin is widely known for his wonderful, humorous novels of life in a tight-knit and eccentric San Francisco building. In this exclusive essay for Barnes & Noble, Maupin discusses the return of one of his most troublesome characters: the delightful and difficult Mary Ann Singleton.

Must-Try Meals Across America by Robert Reid: Everyone needs a bucket list of food - delicious, regional meals you have to try. Lonely Planet takes a road trip across the U.S. for some scrumptious and sometimes disturbing meals exclusively for Barnes & Noble readers.

• NOOKbook Bestsellers and NOOKbook New Releases List
As always, NOOK readers can access Barnes & Noble NOOKbook(TM) Bestseller and NOOKbook New Releases lists. The lists are available as part of the "shop" feature on NOOK and offer book overviews, free sample chapters and customer ratings to help readers with buying decisions.

NOOKbook Bestsellers for the week of November 29 include: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand; Cross Fire (Alex Cross Series #17) by James Patterson; Just Kids by Patti Smith; Decision Points by George W. Bush; and Wolfsbane by Patricia Briggs.