Barnes & Noble NOOK

Barnes & Noble NOOK

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Released
May 27, 2010
Updated
April 2, 2026

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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's New in Barnes & Noble NOOK

6.8.6

April 2, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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📉 45-1

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This app dropped -1 position in Book chart.

Last updated on October 16, 2026.

User reviews

Glitchy as all get out

Gets stuck on pages in a book and I can’t turn the page, close the book, remove the download, or go to my shelves. App constantly hiccups one way or another. Needs a serious update.

FINALLY YEESSSS!!

FINALLY A VERTICAL SCROLL READING OPTION THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I’m so happy!

I don’t know what happened to the finger-hold feature that looks up the definition of a selected word; I used it a lot and was glad it was there. The annotation feature is missing. Currently, the only thing I can do with the finger-hold on highlighted text is show a Speak and Spell option, which is nice. I want to use the other features again as well.
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Please fix

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE update the manga/graphic novel reading experiencd! I hate how you can’t hide the add bookmark on the top right of the page, it’s distracting and sometimes cuts over the art. I also hate how when you zoom out after zooming in it zooms out completely to show you all the pages of the book which causes the app to lag and takes me out of the experience. I refuse to buy another book until this is fixed or updated cause it’s genuinely the most annoying manga/graphic novel experience out there of all the apps I use.
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Stopped working

Worked great until last update, now it won’t even load up. Last update rendered it as garbage.

Best app for me

This keeps my most important literature a tap away. Never hard to use, so never frustrated.

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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

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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.