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Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller today issued an open letter to Amazon affiliates:

Dear Amazon.com Affiliates,

We understand that Amazon.com has threatened to terminate its affiliate program in certain states that may enact e-fairness legislation that requires Amazon to collect sales tax due on purchases by residents in those states.

Barnes & Noble is disappointed to hear that Amazon would threaten small businesses' livelihood rather than comply with state law.  Here at Barnes & Noble, we value the 13,000+ members of our affiliate program worldwide.  They are an important part of our overall business success and strategy.   Barnes & Noble collects and remits sales tax due from its sales, including from BN.com, our e-commerce business.

Barnes & Noble wants Amazon.com affiliates who have been terminated to know that you are welcome to join the Barnes & Noble affiliate family.  If Amazon doesn't want you, we do!   And, we will take care of collecting and remitting all sales taxes due on BN.com sales to its customers so you and our customers don't have to worry about being hassled or prosecuted by state tax auditors.

If you are interested in getting started with Barnes & Noble, please visit us at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/affiliate and join today.   We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Sincerely,

John Foley
President of BN.com
Barnes & Noble.com

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.

Image via CrunchBaseThe promotions will begin leading up to Black Friday and in-store offers will run through the end of the day Monday, November 29.  Also, on November 29, Barnes & Noble will host a variety of online-only "Cyber Monday" specials.  In addition to savings of up to 50 percent on a variety of popular books, movies, toys and games, the company is also giving away free one-year membership (value $25) to the first 25 customers who make a $50 purchase in participating stores on Black Friday.

Customers should shop early to take advantage of this year's exciting Barnes & Noble Black Friday specials, including:

•       NOOK(TM) accessory: 25 percent off a NOOK accessory with the purchase of a matte screen film kit.
•       Gift Books and New Releases: 50 percent off select books and deluxe cookbooks; 30 percent off Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy Deluxe Boxed Set, and more.
•       Children & Teens: 20 percent off all items on the Harry Potter table; a bonus coupon for 50 percent off one kids or teen boxed set; buy two 8x8 picture books and get the third free.
•       Toys & Games: 20 percent off Story Time Kits.
•       Movies: 30 to 50 percent off hundreds of popular DVDs.
•       Home & Gift:  30 percent off lapdesks

Additional offers, available to customers both in-store and online, include:

•       A coupon for 30 percent off one item, redeemable from Wednesday, November 24, to Sunday, November 28.
•       A $10 gift card with every $100 gift card purchase.
•       A free Barnsie "The Noble Bear" with purchases of $25 or more.

Starting on Cyber Monday, November 29, Barnes & Noble will also be hosting a wide selection of online-only promotions, including:

•       Barnes & Noble Members: 25 percent off one item.
•       Non-Members: Free shipping on all orders.
•       Bestsellers: Buy one and get your second book for 50 percent off; buy three Manga graphic novels and get the fourth for free.
•       Children's Books: 40 percent off popular children's picture books.
•       Toys & Games: Save $5 on any $10 toy purchase.
•       Movies: Select DVD and Blu-Ray hits up to 80 percent off.
•       Home & Gift: Buy one item and get 50 percent of your second purchase.

Customers searching for the perfect gift for those who love to read everything should also check out the recently released NOOKcolor(TM), the first full-color touch Reader's Tablet that delivers digital books, magazines, newspapers and children's books in immersive, gorgeous color, and all in one beautiful, thin and highly portable device. The ultimate reading experience, NOOKcolor, provides access to the most expansive digital catalog available so you can browse more than two million books, enhanced books, newspapers and magazines, engaging children's books, and other interactive content in a single search.

Barnes & Noble, Inc., the world's largest bookseller, announced legendary author Maurice Sendak will read the classic children's picture book Where the Wild Things Are for the Barnes & Noble.com Online Storytime program (www.bn.com/storytime). Beginning today, visitors can listen to this exclusive narration by Mr. Sendak of his children's classic and celebrate the wild rumpus through his colorful artwork and illustrations.

Barnes & Noble.com will feature a Where the Wild Things Are page with a selection of monster-themed books and toys. BN.com customers will receive a 45% discount on select items, for a limited time. To celebrate the Online Storytime, Barnes & Noble stores will feature Where the Wild Things Are in-store displays for the month of October.

"Barnes & Noble is thrilled to have author Maurice Sendak reading Where the Wild Things Are as only he can. Mr. Sendak's book is imaginative, creative and whimsical - a perfect fit for our Online Storytime," said Rachel Jarrett, Director of Kids and Lifestyle Products for Barnes & Noble.com. "After more than 40 years and over 20 million copies sold worldwide, children are still wildly enthusiastic about Mr. Sendak's book and we share that enthusiasm as we listen to him tell the tale of Max sailing to the land 'where the wild things are.'"

A monthly feature, Barnes & Noble.com's Online Storytime is perfect for children ages two through six and showcases favorite children’s books read by well-known authors and celebrities. To enhance the Storytime experience, illustrations and artwork are brought to life through pan-and-scan technology. Previous selections have included Fancy Nancy: Bonjour Butterfly read by author Jane O'Connor; Judith Viorst's Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; and, most recently, Ian Falconer's Olivia read by SNL alum Ana Gasteyer. In November, author Jan Brett will read his timeless favorite The Mitten and in December Chris Van Allsburg will read his holiday classic The Polar Express.

PreK-12 educators can save up to 25% on classroom and personal purchases, including 10% on music and movies between October 9th through October 17th, 2010 at Barnes and Noble. Discount is valid in store, and if you are ordering online, go to BN.COM/educator.

Enjoy!