Four new Barnes & Noble stores will open this coming Wednesday, November 6:
In Washington, D.C., the new Barnes & Noble official opening will include author Evan Friss cutting the ribbon and signing copies of his book The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore. B&N is returning not only to Georgetown, but to the same three-story building it occupied from 1995 to 2011, at 3040 M Street NW. The structure was erected in 1929, initially serving as the first of Henry Ford's dealerships in the D.C. area, and is now a protected building in Georgetown's historic district.
"The Georgetown Barnes & Noble is the most ambitious of all the new bookstores we, or anyone else, has opened in over 15 years," said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble. "The return to this historic building is a dramatic example of the ongoing revival of brick-and-mortar bookstores."
B&N is also opening its new Buffalo, N.Y., bookstore, in Walden Galleria. The company said, "As we open new stores across the country, returning to malls has been a priority--especially those that lost their bookstores during the downturn of the early 2000s. Walden Galleria is a vibrant shopping center, and Barnes & Noble is a perfect fit."
In Orlando, Fla., B&N is launching a new bookstore a short distance from its previous location, still within the Waterford Lakes Town Plaza, at 331 N. Alafaya Trail. The opening festivities will feature author Kristen Harmel cutting the ribbon and signing copies of her books.
"When our previous lease ended in 2021, we were determined to find a new home nearby," B&N said. "Happily, we have secured a new storefront just a few doors away from our previous bookstore. We look forward to welcoming back our longtime customers who we hope have missed us as much as we have them. This beautifully designed new Barnes & Noble is a dramatic improvement on the old store."
Also in Florida, B&N will open its new Sunrise bookstore in Sawgrass Square, at 12550 W. Sunrise Blvd., with author K.D. Alden cutting the ribbon and signing copies of her books.
"We are so pleased to open our Sawgrass Square bookstore in time for the holiday season," B&N noted. "Having seen great success with our new locations, including nearby Coral Springs, we have been seeking an opportunity to bring a Barnes & Noble bookstore to this area. We are thrilled to be growing our footprint in Florida and look forward to connecting with readers from our new home on Sunrise Boulevard."