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Barnes & Noble Rochester Hills to Host Discovery Friday on November 22

Barnes & Noble, Rochester Hills,
one of the
world’s largest booksellers and the leading retailer of content,
digital media and educational products, today announced the Barnes &
Noble store in
Rochester Hills
will host Discovery Friday on November 22,
an all-day event created to serve as the official launch of the holiday
shopping season and help customers experience the thrill of discovering
the perfect gifts for friends and family.


On Discovery Friday, which falls exactly one week before Black Friday, Barnes & Noble
will host fun and festive games, activities and giveaways.
Customers can also enter for a chance to win a $1,000
Barnes & Noble shopping spree, with five lucky winners to be chosen
from across the country.



“Barnes & Noble offers the ultimate holiday shopping experience for customers who enjoy
the art of discovery and personalized service and recommendations from our knowledgeable booksellers,” said
Ryan Porter
community relations manager. “Discovery Friday
celebrates our customers by bringing the spirit of fun and discovery to
their holiday shopping experience and offering them an incredible
lineup of events and activities. We can’t
wait for shoppers to discover what we’ll have in store on November 22.”


In addition to the vast array of local activities, Discovery Friday will also feature great
values to help customers get a jump on their holiday shopping. Special one-day NOOK® offers and Discovery Friday deals will be available in-store on November 22,
and Barnes & Noble’s thousands of knowledgeable booksellers will be
on the front lines
to offer shoppers complimentary gift advice and personalized picks for
even the most difficult to buy for recipients on their holiday lists.

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Discover Local In-Store Entertainment for the Whole
Family


With something for all ages to enjoy, Discovery Friday brings holiday festivities to Barnes
& Noble Rochester Hills
with a fantastic lineup of Storytimes, family games and other engaging activities and competitions. Special highlights include:

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·       
Duck Dynasty cut-out beards photo station and giveaway



·       
Holiday-themed Storytimes featuring much-loved favorites at the following times:



o      
10 a.m.
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie



o      
2 p.m.
The Day the Crayons Quit



o      
7 p.m.
The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition



· Family-friendly games, including Lego Chima CHI Battles racing tournament and a Moleskine-sponsored “Every Reader is a Writer”
activity



· Barnes
& Noble Café games and puzzles available to play, featuring
Scrabble, Rummy, Spades and many more. Customers will also
receive a collectible toy with a Café purchase while supplies last.



· Activities for kids and teens featuring top books like
The Heroes of Olympus series,
Divergent
series, The Fault in Our Stars The Fifth Wave and SparkNotes’ popular
No Fear Shakespeare series



Visit
www.bn.com/DiscoveryFriday
to learn more and discover all the exciting activities and special
guests that will be available at Barnes & Noble  on November 22.



FREE Gifts & Exclusive Content from Favorite Characters
and Leading Partners


Available
only on Discovery Friday, Barnes & Noble shoppers will discover a
number of free gifts that feature the season’s hottest entertainment and
pop culture, favorite characters, beloved authors and more. Special
giveaways include:



· Catching Fire (Hunger Games Series #2) temporary tattoos



· Harry Potter
commemorative posters featuring 15th Anniversary edition cover art



· The Heroes of Olympus
series and
Divergent series posters and other collectible items



· The Book Thief
discussion guide and enter-to-win movie posters hosted by local author David Knapp



· Exclusive John Green titles collectible quote decals from
The Fault in Our Stars



· Poster from Rick Yancey’s
The Fifth Wave series



· The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition coloring book and enter-to-win
The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition
and The Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition



· Plus a selection of stickers, movie posters and more



Supplies
are limited and these items are sure to go fast, so customers should
arrive early for the best chance to pick up their favorites.



Discovery Deals and Special Offers


Holiday shoppers looking to experience the best in digital reading can take advantage of special
NOOK offers available on Discovery Friday, including:



· The just-launched new NOOK GlowLight™
is a must-have for Members, who will receive a double discount of 20
percent
off, making this highly acclaimed device a steal at under $100 and
perfect gift for people who love to escape into a great book anytime,
anywhere.



· Barnes & Noble’s bestselling and highly acclaimed NOOK Simple Touch® GlowLight® will be available for just
$49 – a $50 savings on its original price.



· By simply downloading the Free NOOK Reading App™ on their smartphones or tablets, customers will receive two great
digital titles at no cost, including the eBook
A Land More Kind Than Home
by Wiley Cash plus an issue of
Food Network Magazine
.



BBC fans can load up on their favorite series with a 20 percent discount on all BBC DVDs and
Blu-ray®, only on Discovery Friday. 
Customers can also visit their local Barnes & Noble and speak with a
bookseller for more information on additional one-day specials on
Discovery Friday.



Enter to Win a $1000 Barnes & Noble Shopping Spree


Customers will also have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $1,000 Barnes & Noble
shopping spree to bring home even more great gifts and personal finds. Simply visit a local Barnes & Noble store on November 22, approach the NOOK Boutique and look for the specially created Discovery Friday NOOK App™ on the NOOK® HD
and NOOK® HD+ devices displayed to enter the contest.



Five
lucky winners from across the country will be selected to receive a
$1,000 Barnes & Noble
shopping spree, and each winner will be led on a personal holiday
shopping journey by an expert Barnes & Noble bookseller to help
select the best gifts. For terms and conditions please visit
www.bn.com/DiscoveryFriday.



It All Happens at Barnes & Noble




Barnes
& Noble is the premier destination for the best and leading
selection of books, educational
Toys & Games, plus DVDs, music and must-have electronics. On
Discovery Friday, customers will experience a variety of local store
activities, interactive games, hands-on product demonstrations and more,
and Barnes & Noble’s knowledgeable booksellers will be
on hand to answer questions and help shoppers find meaningful gifts for
everyone on their holiday shopping list. As always, Barnes &
Noble’s personalized approach and unmatched ability to guide customers’
discovery makes finding the perfect gifts for friends
and family during the holidays much easier and more fun.

For more information on Discovery Friday, and to explore book recommendations curated by expert
booksellers, visit www.bn.com/DiscoveryFriday.
For further details about events and activities taking place on November 22 at Barnes & Noble
Rochester Hills, visit
the
Barnes & Noble Store Locator
or simply ask a bookseller. Barnes & Noble Rochester Hills
is located at 2800 South Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, MI.


 



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