Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble

Shop books, toys, gifts & more

2.3K ratings
1299 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 8, 2022
  • September 15, 2026

Features

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Access a vast selection of books, eBooks, audiobooks, and more. Discover new releases, bestsellers, and personalized recommendations. Shop for toys, gifts, and home items, with options for home delivery or in-store pickup.

✓Shop millions of books
✓Browse eBooks and audiobooks
✓Discover new releases and bestsellers
✓Scan barcodes for product details
✓Digital member card
✓Store locator
✓Manage account and wishlists
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What users say

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What's New in Barnes & Noble

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September 15, 2026

• New and improved user accounts • Easier and faster checkout • View and keep track of your orders

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Charts

Top Free

📉 11-1

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This app dropped -1 position in Book chart.

Last updated on October 13, 2026.

User reviews

B&N just cannot get it right

Even with the latest update, the app still has tons of bugs. For example, when placing an item in the cart, it gets stuck in updating cart without being able to check out.

Slow/Lacking features

Slow search. Took away ability to add membership card to digital wallet outside of the app.

It’s getting worse

I’m not one to leave reviews, but I’m hoping in doing so B&N app developers might rise to the challenge of fixing their app. I want to support Barnes and Nobel, but the closest store to me is a bit of a drive. So I enjoy the app for delivery. However, this app can’t even tell me what they reliably have in stock! I’ll add a book to my cart, go to checkout and THEN it tells me it’s “out of stock”— the gas lighting is real. It worked fine when I first downloaded it. Minor issues if any, but lately it’s been exponentially impractical. At the end of the day I’m just trying to buy some girly light novels, it really shouldn’t be this difficult.
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Awful

Terrible. You will pre order or purchase and it will cancel on their end. Unreliable for new releases and limited editions. They’ll let a large number of people purchase then randomly cancel. AWFUL customer service and zero accountability

Please fix the app

The old version was better, can’t track my orders like I use to. Even the website has issues. Please, I love my preorders 😭and I love finding those hard to find and ordering them.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes frequently

Bug

Cart items disappearing

Bug

Inability to log in or stay logged in

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across features

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add Face ID/Touch ID login

Feature

Improve search and filtering options

Feature

Integrate order tracking and digital receipts

Feature

Allow in-app ebook purchases

Feature

FAQ

What can I buy on the Barnes & Noble app?

The app allows you to shop a massive selection of books across various genres, including children's books, manga, and bestsellers. You can also find eBooks, audiobooks, NOOK devices, toys, games, home items, and gifts. Purchases can be shipped directly to your door or picked up at a store.

Can I buy eBooks and digital audiobooks directly through the app?

Currently, the app does not support in-app purchases for digital content like eBooks and digital audiobooks. These items can be added to your Wishlist and purchased through the Barnes & Noble website.

How does the store locator feature work?

The store locator helps you find the nearest Barnes & Noble bookstore. This allows you to browse in person, speak with booksellers, or pick up orders you've placed online at your convenience.

What are the benefits for Barnes & Noble Members?

Barnes & Noble Members can access their membership benefits directly within the app. This includes a scannable digital member card that provides instant access to benefits when shopping in-store.

Is the app compatible with different devices?

While specific compatibility details are not provided, the app is designed for mobile devices. Users can access their account and wishlists across all their devices through the app and the Barnes & Noble website.