
Starting April 18 " this Sunday " consumers can purchase the Nook and its accessories in 1,070 Best Buy stores and through under what Barnes & Noble and Best Buy described as an "exclusive" partnership.īest Buy will also distribute the free BN eReader software that runs on PCs, smartphones and other mobile devices and will support the software through its Geek Squad service operations.

The alliance could be seen as an effort by Barnes and Noble to expand distribution of its e-reader in the wake of the debut of the Apple iPad which is expected to compete with the Nook and 's Kindle e-reader.

The move marks the first time the Nook has been sold anywhere other than in Barnes & Noble stores and through the book retailer's Web site.
