New NOOK GlowLight Plus® eReader has Larger Screen to Make Reading Easier, and Waterproof Design for Worry-Free Summer Reading Anywhere

New York, NY – May 23, 2019 – Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world’s largest retail bookseller, today announced the new NOOK® GlowLight Plus®, with the Company’s largest E-InkTM screen to date. The waterproof NOOK GlowLight Plus has a 7.8” screen that is perfect for reading at home or on the go, 8 GB of storage space for thousands of books, and the warmth of Barnes & Noble’s “glowlight” technology for easy reading day or night. The Glowlight Plus eReader is exclusively available in stores only starting Monday, May 27, and online starting Wednesday, May 29, for just $199.99, with 10% off for Barnes & Noble Members.

“We are thrilled to bring the new NOOK GlowLight Plus to customers with our largest high-resolution E-Ink screen yet,” said Bill Wood, EVP; President, Digital at Barnes & Noble. “The waterproof, upgraded design makes reading easy, wherever you are. This new NOOK is in stores just in time for summer reading, Father’s Day, or for any book-lover that wants to experience the latest in digital reading.”

The NOOK GlowLight Plus is designed with a soft-touch finish that is easy to hold for long periods of time and page-turning buttons on both sides of the device for right or left-handed use. Barnes & Noble’s eReader lighting technology has adjustable settings for a cool white color during the day and a warmer tone at night, perfect for bedtime reading.

The NOOK GlowLight Plus’s 8 GB of storage will let readers build an extensive digital library, and a long-lasting battery will keep the eReader working for weeks on a single charge. NOOK users have a vast library of eBooks at their fingertips, including more than one million books under $4.99, with titles for viewing and purchasing on BN.com.

The new E-Ink device joins Barnes & Noble’s lineup of eReaders and tablets, all of which are complemented by the top-rated NOOK mobile app for iPhone and Android. Customers will find the new NOOK in stores on Monday, May 27, and available for purchase online starting Wednesday, May 29.