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Barnes & Noble NOOK

Barnes & Noble NOOK

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Access a vast digital library of millions of eBooks, graphic novels, comics, manga, magazines, and audiobooks. Enjoy personalized recommendations, customize your reading and listening experience, and sync content across all your devices. Share your favorite reads with friends and discover free titles.

✓Vast digital library
✓Personalized recommendations
✓Customizable reading/listening
✓Cross-device syncing
✓Free eBooks and audiobooks
✓Family Profiles
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Barnes & Noble NOOK. Based on 117K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Books app.

Positive things

  • 📚Great for reading books and magazines
  • 🔍Convenient search and discovery features
  • 🌈Customizable reading experience
  • 📱Seamless experience across devices

Negative things

  • 🐛Bugs and crashes with large files
  • 📥Difficulty downloading and accessing purchased books
  • 🔍Inconsistent search and organization features
  • 🔌Drains device battery quickly
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What's New in Barnes & Noble NOOK

6.8.6

April 2, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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This app rose +3 positions in Book chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

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5/5

I got a Real nook and I found out they have a iOS version of this app. Thanks Barnes & Noble
ThatOneKidrateThatOneKidrate

Poor

Not working correctly
patsy marypatsy mary

PDF

App even support pdf. It is great experience to view pdf file in this app.
ScoobyqooScoobyqoo

App loses my place in book

The app, on particular annotations, will send me To the beginning of chapters and thus lose my place In the book.

I have to create a bookmark first, every time I want to click and read an annotated note, so that I don’t lose my place. Frustrating.
aslanslionaslanslion

Useless for textbook studying

Needs to support writing on pages for textbook studying
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Books disappearing from library

Bug

Freezing and crashing when opening certain books

Bug

Inconsistent syncing across devices

Bug

Search function not working as expected

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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to purchase books directly in the app

Feature

Improved sorting and organization of library

Feature

Smoother performance for large ebook files

Feature

Dark mode and customizable UI options

Feature

FAQ

What is the Barnes & Noble NOOK App?

The Barnes & Noble NOOK App is a digital content reader that allows you to access and enjoy a vast library of eBooks, graphic novels, comics, manga, magazines, and audiobooks on your Apple devices. It offers a customizable reading and listening experience with features like personalized recommendations and cross-device syncing.

What kind of content can I find on the NOOK App?

You can find over 4 million eBooks, graphic novels, comics, manga, and magazines, as well as over 300,000 audiobooks. The library covers a wide range of genres and subjects for all ages, including fiction, romance, mystery, sci-fi, fantasy, kids, young adult, and non-fiction.

Is the NOOK App free to use?

Yes, the Barnes & Noble NOOK App is free to download and use. You can also explore over 75,000 free eBooks and more than 10,000 free audiobooks directly within the app. Content purchased from Barnes & Noble will automatically appear in the app.

Can I customize my reading experience?

Absolutely. The app offers extensive customization options for both reading and listening. You can adjust font styles, line spacing, margins, page animations, narration speed, background color, and screen brightness. You can also add notes, bookmarks, and highlights, and organize your library into custom shelves.

Can multiple family members use the app on one account?

Yes, the app supports Family Profiles, allowing multiple family members to share an account while maintaining their own customized experiences. eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and comics can be shared across Profiles, and reading progress, bookmarks, highlights, and notes are saved individually for each Profile. Child Profiles also offer parental controls.