10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended January 26, 2013

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from             to             

Commission File Number: 1-12302

BARNES & NOBLE, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware	06-1196501
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
122 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY	10011
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(212) 633-3300

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	x	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of February 28, 2013, 59,887,059 shares of Common Stock, par value $.001 per share, were outstanding, which number includes 804,319 shares of unvested restricted stock that have voting rights and are held by members of the Board of Directors and the Company’s employees.

BARNES & NOBLE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Fiscal Quarter Ended January 26, 2013

Index to Form 10-Q

		Page No.
PART I -	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Consolidated Statements of Operations – For the 13 and 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012		3
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) – For the 13 and 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012		4
	Consolidated Balance Sheets – January 26, 2013, January 28, 2012 and April 28, 2012		5
	Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity – For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013		6
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012		7
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		8
	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		28
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		29
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		42
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		42
PART II -	OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		42
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		47
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		47
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosure		47
Item 6.	Exhibits		48
	SIGNATURES		49
	Exhibit Index		50

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: Financial Statements

BARNES & NOBLE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	13 weeks ended					39 weeks ended
	January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012		January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012
Sales	$	2,223,945			2,439,124	$	5,561,984			5,749,489
Cost of sales and occupancy		1,674,384			1,786,308		4,118,037			4,237,451
Gross profit		549,561			652,816		1,443,947			1,512,038
Selling and administrative expenses		494,094			502,870		1,319,896			1,329,620
Depreciation and amortization		55,761			60,273		171,409			173,699
Operating profit (loss)		(294	)		89,673		(47,358	)		8,719
Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred financing fees		8,772			8,773		25,835			26,675
Income (Loss) before taxes		(9,066	)		80,900		(73,193	)		(17,956	)
Income taxes		(3,008	)		28,869		(25,580	)		(6,818	)
Net income (loss)	$	(6,058	)		52,031	$	(47,613	)		(11,138	)
Income (loss) per common share
Basic	$	(0.18	)		0.78	$	(1.05	)		(0.33	)
Diluted	$	(0.18	)		0.71	$	(1.05	)		(0.33	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic		58,316			57,371		58,168			57,261
Diluted		58,316			69,447		58,168			57,261

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(In thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	13 weeks ended					39 weeks ended
	January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012		January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012
Net income (loss)	$	(6,058	)		52,031	$	(47,613	)		(11,138	)
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax		—			—		—			—
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$	(6,058	)		52,031	$	(47,613	)		(11,138	)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share data)

	January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012			April 28, 2012
	(unaudited)			(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	213,643			27,397			54,131
Receivables, net		387,459			396,854			160,497
Merchandise inventories, net		1,784,949			1,814,898			1,561,841
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		186,324			169,535			221,324
Total current assets		2,572,375			2,408,684			1,997,793
Property and equipment:
Land and land improvements		2,541			2,541			2,541
Buildings and leasehold improvements		1,208,770			1,191,224			1,196,764
Fixtures and equipment		1,845,100			1,752,333			1,784,492
		3,056,411			2,946,098			2,983,797
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		2,483,042			2,309,607			2,361,142
Net property and equipment		573,369			636,491			622,655
Goodwill		514,417			520,792			519,685
Intangible assets, net		553,099			569,488			564,054
Other noncurrent assets		63,001			54,418			61,062
Total assets	$	4,276,261			4,189,873			3,765,249
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	1,360,613			1,488,552			959,423
Accrued liabilities		563,028			542,503			546,495
Gift card liabilities		386,704			367,555			321,362
Total current liabilities		2,310,345			2,398,610			1,827,280
Long-term debt		—			101,600			324,200
Long-term deferred taxes		273,475			275,436			268,774
Other long-term liabilities		390,025			408,291			405,065
Redeemable Preferred Shares; $.001 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; 204, 204 and 204 shares issued, respectively		193,220			191,958			192,273
Preferred Membership Interests in NOOK Media, LLC		381,184			—			—
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock; $.001 par value; 300,000 shares authorized; 92,139, 90,928 and 91,376 shares issued, respectively		92			91			91
Additional paid-in capital		1,383,430			1,337,777			1,340,909
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(16,635	)		(11,630	)		(16,635	)
Retained earnings		420,627			543,582			481,574
Treasury stock, at cost, 33,810, 33,537 and 33,722 shares, respectively		(1,059,502	)		(1,055,842	)		(1,058,282	)
Total shareholders’ equity		728,012			813,978			747,657
Commitments and contingencies		—			—			—
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,276,261			4,189,873			3,765,249

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

	Barnes & Noble, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity
	Common Stock		Additional Paid-In Capital			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock at Cost			Total
Balance at April 28, 2012	$	91		1,340,909			(16,635	)		481,574			(1,058,282	)	$	747,657
Comprehensive income:
Net loss		—		—			—			(47,613	)		—
																(47,613	)
Reduction of junior note		—		24,292			—			—			—			24,292
Exercise of 180 common stock options		1		2,290			—			—			—			2,291
Stock options and restricted stock tax benefits		—		(991	)		—			—			—			(991	)
Stock-based compensation expense		—		16,930			—			—			—			16,930
Accretive dividend on preferred stockholders		—		—			—			(1,508	)		—			(1,508	)
Accrued/paid dividends for preferred stockholders		—		—			—			(11,826	)		—			(11,826	)
Treasury stock acquired, 88 shares		—		—			—			—			(1,220	)		(1,220	)
Balance at January 26, 2013	$	92		1,383,430			(16,635	)		420,627			(1,059,502	)	$	728,012

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

	39 weeks ended
	January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(47,613	)		(11,138	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing fees)		175,444			177,735
Stock-based compensation expense		16,930			14,835
Property and equipment impairment charge		3,959			11,586
Deferred taxes		(2,790	)		(1,375	)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment		1,189			2,365
Decrease in other long-term liabilities		(19,785	)		(40,356	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net		75,090			(36,334	)
Tikatok impairment charge		1,973			—
Net cash flows provided by operating activities		204,397			117,318
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of distribution center		—			18,000
Purchases of property and equipment		(111,095	)		(123,471	)
Net increase in other noncurrent assets		(7,121	)		(5,712	)
Other investing activities, net		(4,100	)		—
Acquisition of Borders Group, Inc. intellectual property		—			(14,528	)
Net cash flows used in investing activities		(122,316	)		(125,711	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of Preferred Membership interest		380,623			—
Net proceeds from Microsoft Commercial Agreement financing transaction		27,495			—
Net decrease in credit facility		(324,200	)		(211,500	)
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options		2,290			1,056
Purchase of treasury stock		(1,220	)		(1,650	)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation		326			193
Cash dividends paid to shareholders		(7,883	)		(3,118	)
Net proceeds from issuance of Series J preferred stock		—			191,380
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities		77,431			(23,639	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		159,512			(32,032	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		54,131			59,429
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	213,643			27,397
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Receivables, net	$	(226,962	)		(246,560	)
Merchandise inventories		(223,108	)		(439,536	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		35,000			(7,599	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		490,160			657,361
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	$	75,090			(36,334	)
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest paid	$	23,166			25,326
Income taxes (net of refunds)	$	2,859			2,179
Non-cash financing activity:
Accrued dividend on redeemable preferred stock	$	3,942			3,963

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Barnes & Noble, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, Barnes & Noble or the Company).

In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly its consolidated financial position as of January 26, 2013 and the results of its operations for the 13 and 39 weeks and its cash flows for the 39 weeks then ended. These consolidated financial statements are condensed and therefore do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 52 weeks ended April 28, 2012 (fiscal 2012).

Due to the seasonal nature of the business, the results of operations for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the 52 weeks ending April 27, 2013 (fiscal 2013).

(1) Merchandise Inventories

Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined primarily by the retail inventory method under both the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis and the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis. B&N College’s textbook and trade book inventories are valued using the LIFO method, where the related reserve was not material to the recorded amount of the Company’s inventories or results of operations at January 26, 2013. NOOK merchandise inventories are recorded based on the average cost method.

Market is determined based on the estimated net realizable value, which is generally the selling price. Reserves for non-returnable inventory are based on the Company’s history of liquidating non-returnable inventory.

The Company also estimates and accrues shortage for the period between the last physical count of inventory and the balance sheet date. Shortage rates are estimated and accrued based on historical rates and can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shortage trends.

(2) Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

(3) Revenue Recognition

Revenue from sales of the Company’s products is recognized at the time of sale, other than those with multiple elements and FOB destination point shipping terms. The Company’s products are considered delivered once they have been shipped and title and risk of loss have transferred. While the majority of the Company’s shipping terms are FOB shipping point, there are certain third party distribution partners with shipping terms of FOB destination point. Certain of the Company’s sales agreements with these distribution partners contain rights of inspection or acceptance provisions as is standard in the Company’s industry. The Company accrues for estimated sales returns in the period in which the related revenue is recognized based on historical experience and industry standards. Sales taxes collected from retail customers are excluded from reported revenues. All of the Company’s sales are recognized as revenue on a “net” basis, including sales in connection with any periodic promotions offered to customers. The Company does not treat any promotional offers as expenses.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 605-25, Revenue Recognition, Multiple Element Arrangements and Accounting Standards Updates (ASU) 2009-13 and 2009-14, for multiple-element arrangements that involve tangible products that contain software that is essential to the tangible product’s functionality, undelivered software elements that relate to the tangible product’s essential software and other separable elements, the Company allocates revenue to all deliverables using the relative selling-price method. Under this method, revenue is allocated at the time of sale to all deliverables based on their relative selling price using a specific hierarchy. The hierarchy is as follows: vendor-specific objective evidence, third-party evidence of selling price, or best estimate of selling price. NOOK^® device revenue is recognized at the segment point of sale. (References to NOOK^® include the Company’s NOOK 1^st Edition™, NOOK Wi-Fi 1^st Edition™, NOOK Color™, NOOK Simple Touch™, NOOK Tablet™, NOOK Simple Touch™ with GlowLight^TM, NOOK^® HD and NOOK^® HD+ eBook Reader devices.)

The Company includes post-service customer support (PCS) in the form of software updates and potential increased functionality on a when-and-if-available basis with the purchase of NOOK^® devices from the Company. Using the relative selling price described above, the Company allocates revenue based on the best estimate of selling price for the deliverables as no vendor-specific objective evidence or third-party evidence exists for any of the elements. Revenue allocated to NOOK^® and the software essential to its functionality is recognized at the time of sale, provided all other conditions for revenue recognition are met. Revenue allocated to the PCS is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the 2-year estimated life of NOOK^® devices.

The average percentage of a NOOK^®’s sales price that is deferred for undelivered items and recognized over its 2-year estimated life ranges between 2% and 6%, depending on the type of device sold. The amount of NOOK^®-related deferred revenue as of January 26, 2013, January 28, 2012 and April 28, 2012 was $18,855, $21,498 and $19,785, respectively. These amounts are classified on the Company’s balance sheet in accrued liabilities for the portion that is subject to deferral for one year or less and other long-term liabilities for the portion that is subject to deferral for more than one year.

The Company also pays certain vendors who distribute NOOK^® a commission on the content sales sold through that device. The Company accounts for these transactions as a reduction in the sales price of the NOOK^® based on historical trends of content sales and a liability is established for the estimated commission expected to be paid over the life of the product. The Company recognizes revenue of the content at the point of sale of the content. The Company records revenue from sales of digital content, sales of third-party extended warranties, service contracts and other products, for which the Company is not obligated to perform, and for which the Company does not meet the criteria for gross revenue recognition under ASC 605-45-45, Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent, on a net basis. All other revenue is recognized on a gross basis.

The Company rents both physical and digital textbooks. Revenue from physical textbooks is deferred and recognized over the rental period commencing at point of sale. Revenue for digital textbooks is deferred and recognized over the rental period commencing the earlier of when the textbook has been downloaded or one year from point of sale.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

NOOK acquires the rights to distribute digital content from publishers and distributes the content on barnesandnoble.com, NOOK^® devices and other eBookstore platforms. Certain digital content is distributed under an agency pricing model in which the publishers set fixed prices for eBooks and NOOK receives a fixed commission on content sold through the eBookstore. The majority of the Company’s eBook sales are sold under the agency model.

The Barnes & Noble Member Program offers members greater discounts and other benefits for products and services, as well as exclusive offers and promotions via e-mail or direct mail for an annual fee of $25.00, which is non-refundable after the first 30 days. Revenue is recognized over the twelve-month period based upon historical spending patterns for Barnes & Noble Members.

(4) Research and Development Costs for Software Products

The Company follows the guidance in ASC 985-20, Cost of Software to Be Sold, Leased or Marketed, regarding software development costs to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Capitalization of software development costs begins upon the establishment of technological feasibility and is discontinued when the product is available for sale. A certain amount of judgment and estimation is required to assess when technological feasibility is established, as well as the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of capitalized costs. The Company’s products reach technological feasibility shortly before the products are released and therefore research and development costs are generally expensed as incurred.

(5) Earnings (Loss) per Share

In accordance with ASC 260-10-45, Share-Based Payment Arrangements and Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method, the Company’s unvested restricted shares, unvested restricted stock units and shares issuable under the Company’s deferred compensation plan are considered participating securities. During periods of net income, the calculation of earnings per share for common stock are reclassified to exclude the income attributable to unvested restricted shares, unvested restricted stock units and shares issuable under the Company’s deferred compensation plan from the numerator and exclude the dilutive impact of those shares from the denominator. Diluted earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012 was calculated using the two-class method for stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units and the if-converted method for the preferred stock.

During periods of net loss, no effect is given to the participating securities because they do not share in the losses of the Company. Due to the net loss during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013, 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, participating securities in the amount of 2,750,951, 2,841,629 and 3,476,296, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of loss per share using the two-class method because the effect would be antidilutive. The Company’s outstanding stock options and accretion/payments of dividends on preferred shares were also excluded from the calculation of loss per share using the two-class method because the effect would be antidilutive.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s basic and diluted loss per share calculation:

	13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
	January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012
Numerator for basic income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss)	$	(6,058	)		52,031		$	(47,613	)		(11,138	)
Preferred stock dividends		(3,942	)		(3,963	)		(11,825	)		(7,081	)
Accretion of dividends on preferred stock		(739	)		(316	)		(1,508	)		(578	)
Less allocation of earnings and dividends to participating securities		—			(2,735	)		—			—
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(10,739	)		45,017		$	(60,946	)		(18,797	)
Numerator for diluted income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(10,739	)		45,017		$	(60,946	)		(18,797	)
Preferred stock dividends		—			3,963			—			—
Accretion of dividends on preferred stock		—			316			—			—
Effect of dilutive options		—			3			—			—
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(10,739	)		49,299		$	(60,946	)		(18,797	)
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share:
Basic weighted average common shares		58,316			57,371			58,168			57,261
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share:
Basic weighted average common shares		58,316			57,371			58,168			57,261
Preferred shares		—			12,000			—			—
Average dilutive options		—			76			—			—
Diluted weighted average common shares		58,316			69,447			58,168			57,261
Income (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	(0.18	)		0.78		$	(1.05	)		(0.33	)
Diluted	$	(0.18	)		0.71		$	(1.05	)		(0.33	)

(6) Segment Reporting

The Company’s three operating segments are: B&N Retail, B&N College and NOOK.

B&N Retail

This segment includes 677 bookstores as of January 26, 2013, primarily under the Barnes & Noble Booksellers trade name. The 677 Barnes & Noble stores generally offer a dedicated NOOK^® area, a comprehensive trade book title base, a café, and departments dedicated to Juvenile, Toys & Games, DVDs,

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Music, Gift, Magazine and Bargain products. The stores also offer a calendar of ongoing events, including author appearances and children’s activities. The B&N Retail segment also includes the Company’s e-Commerce website, barnesandnoble.com, and its publishing operation, Sterling Publishing.

B&N College

This segment includes 678 stores as of January 26, 2013 that are primarily school-owned stores operated under contracts by B&N College and include sales of digital content within the higher education marketplace through NOOK Study™. The 678 B&N College stores generally offer new, used, rental and digital textbooks, course-related materials, emblematic apparel and gifts, trade books, computer products, NOOK^® products and related accessories, school and dorm supplies, and convenience and café items.

NOOK

This segment includes the Company’s digital business, including the development and support of the Company’s NOOK^® product offerings. The digital business includes digital content such as eBooks, digital newsstand, apps and sales of NOOK^® devices and accessories to third party distribution partners, B&N Retail and B&N College.

Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is presented below:

Sales

	13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
	January 26,			January 28,			January 26,			January 28,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
B&N Retail	$	1,505,151		$	1,677,326		$	3,620,566		$	3,800,380
B&N College		517,228			525,627			1,510,953			1,515,771
NOOK		315,965			426,595			668,287			769,854
Elimination (a)		(114,399	)		(190,424	)		(237,822	)		(336,516	)
Total	$	2,223,945		$	2,439,124		$	5,561,984		$	5,749,489

Sales by Product Line

	13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
	January 26,			January 28,			January 26,			January 28,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Media (b)		64	%		61	%		67	%		66	%
Digital (c)		15	%		20	%		13	%		15	%
Other (d)		21	%		19	%		20	%		19	%
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Depreciation and Amortization

	13 weeks ended				39 weeks ended
	January 26,		January 28,		January 26,		January 28,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
B&N Retail	$	35,107	$	42,467	$	115,029	$	122,510
B&N College		11,479		11,485		35,053		33,760
NOOK		9,175		6,321		21,327		17,429
Total	$	55,761	$	60,273	$	171,409	$	173,699

Operating Profit (Loss)

	13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
	January 26,			January 28,			January 26,			January 28,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
B&N Retail	$	176,850		$	155,123		$	199,877		$	128,865
B&N College		22,434			23,694			72,615			82,006
NOOK		(199,578	)		(89,144	)		(319,850	)		(202,152	)
Total	$	(294	)	$	89,673		$	(47,358	)	$	8,719

Capital Expenditures

	13 weeks ended				39 weeks ended
	January 26,		January 28,		January 26,		January 28,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
B&N Retail	$	9,132	$	29,665	$	31,998	$	69,212
B&N College		6,230		8,646		29,752		30,042
NOOK		28,780		9,644		49,345		24,217
Total	$	44,142	$	47,955	$	111,095	$	123,471

Total Assets ^(e)

	January 26,		January 28,
	2013		2012
B&N Retail	$	2,162,959	$	2,013,623
B&N College		1,289,732		1,526,739
NOOK		823,570		649,511
Total	$	4,276,261	$	4,189,873

(a) Represents the elimination of intercompany sales from NOOK to Barnes & Noble Retail and Barnes & Noble College on a sell through basis.

(b) Includes tangible books, music, movies, rentals and newsstand.

(c) Includes NOOK^®, related accessories, eContent and warranties.

(d) Includes toys & games, café products, college apparel, gifts and miscellaneous other.

(e) Excludes intercompany balances.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

A reconciliation of operating profit from reportable segments to income (loss) from operations before taxes in the consolidated financial statements is as follows:

	13 weeks ended					39 weeks ended
	January 26,			January 28,		January 26,			January 28,
	2013			2012		2013			2012
Reportable segments operating profit (loss)	$	(294	)	$	89,673	$	(47,358	)	$	8,719
Interest, net		8,772			8,773		25,835			26,675
Consolidated income (loss) before taxes	$	(9,066	)	$	80,900	$	(73,193	)	$	(17,956	)

(7) Changes in Intangible Assets and Goodwill

			As of January 26, 2013
Amortizable Intangible Assets	Useful Life		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Total
Customer relationships and other acquired intangible assets		3-25	$	271,938	$	44,582	$	227,356
Author contracts		10		18,461		18,434		27
Technology		3-10		10,710		3,814		6,896
Distribution contracts		10		8,325		5,402		2,923
Other		3-10		6,257		5,096		1,161
			$	315,691	$	77,328	$	238,363
Unamortizable Intangible Assets
Trade name							$	293,400
Publishing contracts								21,336
							$	314,736
Total intangible assets							$	553,099

Amortizable intangible assets are generally amortized over their useful life on a straight-line basis, with the exception of certain items such as customer relationships and other acquired intangible assets, which are amortized on an accelerated basis.

Aggregate Amortization Expense:
For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013	$	16,176
For the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012	$	12,980

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Estimated Amortization Expense:
(12 months ending on or about April 30)
2013	$	21,031
2014	$	18,861
2015	$	15,029
2016	$	11,508
2017	$	10,878

On October 17, 2011, the Company finalized the purchase of certain intellectual property assets from the Borders Group, Inc. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for $14,528 including acquisition related fees. These intellectual property assets include a customer list, trade names and URLs. The Company accounted for the transaction as an asset purchase, and these assets are included on its consolidated balance sheet as Intangible Assets. The intangible assets are being amortized on an accelerated basis over a three-year period, commencing October 17, 2011. Amortization expense related to the acquisition for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 was $4,237.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 are as follows:

	B&N Retail			B&N College		NOOK			Total Company
Balance as of April 28, 2012	$	225,336			274,070		20,279		$	519,685
Benefit of excess tax amortization (a)		(3,321	)		—		—			(3,321	)
Tikatok Impairment		—			—		(1,947	)		(1,947	)
Balance as of January 26, 2013	$	222,015			274,070		18,332		$	514,417

(a) The tax basis of goodwill arising from an acquisition during the 52 weeks ended January 29, 2005 exceeded the related basis for financial reporting purposes by approximately $96,576. In accordance with ASC 740-10-30, Accounting for Income Taxes, the Company is recognizing the tax benefits of amortizing such excess as a reduction of goodwill as it is realized on the Company’s income tax return.

(8) Gift Cards

The Company sells gift cards which can be used in its stores or on Barnes & Noble.com. The Company does not charge administrative or dormancy fees on gift cards and gift cards have no expiration dates. Upon the purchase of a gift card, a liability is established for its cash value. Revenue associated with gift cards is deferred until redemption of the gift card. Over time, some portion of the gift cards issued are not redeemed. The Company estimates the portion of the gift card liability for which the likelihood of redemption is remote based upon the Company’s historical redemption patterns. The Company records this amount in income on a straight-line basis over a 12-month period beginning in the 13th month after the month the gift card was originally sold. The Company recognized gift card breakage of $6,001 and $12,554 during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively and $18,061 and $23,199 during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively. The Company had gift card liabilities of $386,704 and $367,555 as of January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

(9) Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other long-term liabilities consist primarily of deferred rent, obligations under a junior seller note related to the acquisition of B&N College and the Microsoft Commercial Agreement financing transaction (See Note 15). The Company provides for minimum rent expense over the lease terms (including the build-out period) on a straight-line basis. The excess of such rent expense over actual lease payments (net of tenant allowances) is classified as deferred rent. Other long-term liabilities also include accrued pension liabilities, store closing expenses and long-term deferred revenues. The Company had the following long-term liabilities at January 26, 2013, January 28, 2012 and April 28, 2012:

	January 26, 2013		January 28, 2012		April 28, 2012
Deferred rent	$	195,725	$	230,542	$	220,875
Junior seller note		127,250		150,000		150,000
Microsoft Commercial Agreement financing transaction		28,547		—		—
Other		38,503		27,749		34,190
Total long-term liabilities	$	390,025	$	408,291	$	405,065

(10) Income Taxes

As of January 26, 2013, the Company had $17,169 of unrecognized tax benefits, all of which, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Company had $3,874 accrued for interest and penalties, which is included in the $17,169 of unrecognized tax benefits noted above.

The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in jurisdictions of each state having an income tax. The tax years that remain subject to examination are primarily 2007 and forward. Some earlier years remain open for a small minority of states.

(11) Fair Values of Financial Instruments

In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, the fair value of an asset is considered to be the price at which the asset could be sold in an orderly transaction between unrelated, knowledgeable and willing parties. A liability’s fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor, not the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are measured using a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include:

Level 1 – Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The Company’s financial instruments include cash, receivables, accounts payable and preferred membership interests warrants. The fair values of cash, receivables and accounts payable approximates carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company believes that its credit facility approximates fair value since interest rates are adjusted to reflect current rates. The Company believes that the terms and conditions of the junior seller note are consistent with comparable market debt issues. The fair value of the preferred membership interests warrants was determined using the Monte Carlo simulation method (see Note 16).

(12) Credit Facility

On April 27, 2012, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing agreement with Bank of America, N.A. entered into on April 29, 2011, as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders in order to permit the transactions contemplated by the investment agreement among the Company, Morrison Investment Holdings, Inc., and Microsoft Corporation and to make certain other changes to the Company’s 2011 Amended Credit Agreement in connection therewith. On December 21, 2012, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing agreement with Bank of America, N.A. entered into on April 29, 2011, as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders in order to permit the transactions contemplated by the investment agreement between NOOK Media LLC and a subsidiary of Pearson plc and make certain other changes to the Company’s 2011 Amended Credit Agreement in connection therewith. The 2011 Amended Credit Agreement, as amended and modified to date, is hereinafter referred to as the 2012 Amended Credit Facility.

On April 29, 2011, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders, which amended and restated the credit agreement (the 2009 Credit Agreement) entered into on September 30, 2009 with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders. Under the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement, Lenders are providing up to $1,000,000 in aggregate commitments under a five-year asset-backed revolving credit facility, which is secured by eligible inventory with the ability to include eligible real estate and accounts receivable and related assets. Borrowings under the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement are limited to a specified percentage of eligible inventories and accounts receivable and accrued interest, at the election of the Company, at Base Rate or LIBO Rate, plus, in each case, an Applicable Margin (each term as defined in the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement). In addition, the Company has the option to request an increase in commitments under the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement by up to $300,000, subject to certain restrictions.

The 2011 Amended Credit Agreement requires Availability (as defined in the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement) to be greater than the greater of (i) 10% of the Loan Cap (as defined in the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement) and (ii) $50,000. In addition, the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement contains covenants that limit, among other things, the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, create liens, make investments, make restricted payments, merge or acquire assets, and contains default provisions that are typical for this type of financing, among other things. Proceeds from the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement are used for general corporate purposes, including seasonal working capital needs.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

As a result of the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement, $6,580 of deferred financing fees related to the 2009 Credit Facility were written off in fiscal 2011, and included in net interest expenses. The remaining unamortized deferred costs of $16,341 and new charges of $10,180 relating to the Company’s 2011 Amended Credit Facility were deferred and are being amortized over the five-year term of the 2011 Amended Credit Facility.

The Company had no outstanding debt under the 2012 Amended Credit Facility as of January 26, 2013 compared with $101,600 as of January 28, 2012. The Company had $34,567 of outstanding letters of credit under its 2012 Amended Credit Facility as of January 26, 2013 compared with $32,568 as of January 28, 2012.

(13) Stock-Based Compensation

For the 13 and 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense in selling and administrative expenses as follows:

	13 weeks ended				39 weeks ended
	January 26, 2013		January 28, 2012		January 26, 2013		January 28, 2012
Restricted Stock Expense	$	4,078		4,279	$	12,269		12,410
Restricted Stock Units Expense		758		430		2,228		1,198
Stock Option Expense		887		751		2,208		1,227
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	$	5,723		5,460	$	16,705		14,835

(14) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

As of December 31, 1999, substantially all employees of the Company were covered under a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (the Pension Plan). As of January 1, 2000, the Pension Plan was amended so that employees no longer earn benefits for subsequent service. Effective December 31, 2004, the

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

barnesandnoble.com llc (Barnes & Noble.com) Employees’ Retirement Plan (the B&N.com Retirement Plan) was merged with the Pension Plan. Substantially all employees of Barnes & Noble.com were covered under the B&N.com Retirement Plan. As of July 1, 2000, the B&N.com Retirement Plan was amended so that employees no longer earn benefits for subsequent service. Subsequent service continues to be the basis for vesting of benefits not yet vested at December 31, 1999 and June 30, 2000 for the Pension Plan and the B&N.com Retirement Plan, respectively, and the Pension Plan will continue to hold assets and pay benefits. The actuarial assumptions used to calculate pension costs are reviewed annually. Pension expense was $751 and $504 for the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively, and $2,338 and $1,608 for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.

The Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits (the Postretirement Plan) to certain retired employees, limited to those receiving benefits or retired as of April 1, 1993. Total Company contributions charged to employee benefit expenses for the Postretirement Plan were $38 and $38 for the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively, and $113 and $113 for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.

(15) Microsoft

On April 27, 2012, the Company entered into an investment agreement among the Company, Morrison Investment Holdings, Inc. (Morrison), and Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) pursuant to which the Company would form a Delaware limited liability company (NOOK Media), and transfer to NOOK Media the Company’s digital device, digital content and college bookstore businesses and NOOK Media would sell to Morrison, and Morrison would purchase, 300,000 convertible preferred membership interests in NOOK Media (Series A Preferred) for an aggregate purchase price of $300,000.

Concurrently with its entry into this agreement, the Company also entered into a commercial agreement with Microsoft, pursuant to which, among other things, NOOK Media would develop and distribute a Windows 8 application for e-reading and digital content purchases, and an intellectual property license and settlement agreement with Microsoft and Microsoft Licensing GP.

The parties closed Morrison’s investment in NOOK Media and the commercial agreement became effective on October 4, 2012.

Investment Agreement

Pursuant to the agreement, Microsoft invested $300,000 in NOOK Media in exchange for 300,000 Series A Preferred interests, representing approximately 17.6% of the common membership interest in NOOK Media on an as-converted basis as of closing. Following Microsoft’s investment, the Company retained the common membership interest in NOOK Media, representing approximately 82.4% of the common membership interests in NOOK Media (after giving effect to the conversion of the Series A Preferred interests into common membership interests) as of closing. The investment agreement is classified as temporary equity in the mezzanine section of the balance sheet between liabilities and permanent equity, net of investment fees. The temporary equity designation is due to a potential put feature after five years on the preferred membership interests. The preferred membership interests have a liquidation preference equal to the original investment.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Commercial Agreement

Under the commercial agreement, NOOK Media will develop certain applications for Windows 8 for purchasing and consumption of digital reading content. The commercial agreement also requires NOOK Media to use its good faith efforts to undertake an international expansion of the digital business.

As part of the commercial agreement, NOOK Media and Microsoft will share in the revenues, net of certain items, from digital content purchased from NOOK Media by customers using the NOOK Media Windows 8 applications or through certain Microsoft products and services that may be developed in the future and are designed to interact with the NOOK Media online bookstore. Microsoft will make certain guaranteed advance payments to NOOK Media in connection with such revenue sharing. For each of the first three years after the launch of such application for Windows 8, these advance payments will be equal to $60,000 per year. These advance payments will be subject to deferral under certain circumstances. Microsoft will also pay to NOOK Media $25,000 each year for the first five years of the term for purposes of assisting NOOK Media in acquiring local digital reading content and technology development in the performance of NOOK Media’s obligations under the commercial agreement.

The guaranteed advance payments in connection with revenue sharing as well as the amounts received for purposes of assisting NOOK Media in acquiring local digital reading content and technology development received from Microsoft will be treated as debt in accordance with ASC 470-10-25-2, Sales of Future Revenues or Various Other Measures of Income. The Company has estimated the cash flows associated with the commercial agreement and is amortizing the discount on the debt to interest expense over the term of the agreement in accordance with ASC 835-30-35-2, The Interest Method.

Settlement and License Agreement

The patent agreement provides for Microsoft and its subsidiaries to license to the Company and its affiliates certain intellectual property in exchange for royalty payments based on sales of certain devices. Additionally, the Company and Microsoft dismissed certain outstanding patent litigation between the Company, Microsoft and their respective affiliates in accordance with the settlement and license agreement. The Company will record the royalty expense upon future NOOK sales in the income statement in selling and administrative expenses with no expense or liability for the sale of prior devices.

(16) Pearson

On December 21, 2012, NOOK Media entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Pearson plc (Pearson) to make a strategic investment in NOOK Media. That transaction closed on January 22, 2013, and Pearson invested approximately $89,500 of cash in NOOK Media at a post-money valuation of approximately $1,789,000 in exchange for preferred membership interests representing a 5% equity stake in NOOK Media. Following the closing of the transaction, the Company owns approximately 78.2% of the NOOK Media subsidiary and Microsoft, which also holds preferred membership interests, owns approximately 16.8%. The preferred membership interests have a liquidation preference equal to the original investment. In addition, NOOK Media granted warrants to Pearson to purchase up to an additional 5% of NOOK Media under certain conditions at a pre-money valuation of NOOK Media of approximately $1,789,000. The fair value of the preferred membership interests warrant liability was calculated using the Monte Carlo simulation approach.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

This methodology values financial derivatives whose value is dependent on an underlying total equity value by sampling random paths for the total equity value. The assumptions that are analyzed and incorporated into the model include closing date, valuation date, sales price of the preferred B shares and warrants, warrant expiration date, time to liquidity event, risk-free rate, volatility, various correlations and the probability of meeting the net sales target. Based on the Company’s analysis, the total fair value of preferred membership interests warrants as of the valuation date was $1,700 and was recorded as a noncurrent asset and a long term liability. The noncurrent asset is being amortized over the vesting period in line with its net sales target.

At closing, NOOK Media and Pearson entered into a commercial agreement with respect to distributing Pearson content in connection with this strategic investment.

(17) Tikatok Impairment Charge

During the 13 weeks ended October 27, 2012, the Company decided to shut down the operations of Tikatok. Tikatok was an online platform where parents and their children and others can write, illustrate and publish stories into hardcover and paperback books. This decision resulted in an impairment charge of $1,973, including the write off of goodwill of $1,947 and intangible assets of $26 during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The effect of Tikatok operations is not material to the overall results of the Company.

(18) Liberty Investment

On August 18, 2011, the Company entered into an investment agreement between the Company and Liberty GIC, Inc. (Liberty), a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation, pursuant to which the Company issued and sold to Liberty, and Liberty purchased, 204,000 shares of the Company’s Series J Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Preferred Stock), for an aggregate purchase price of $204,000, in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act. The shares of Preferred Stock will be convertible, at the option of the holders, into shares of Common Stock representing 16.6% of the Common Stock outstanding as of August 29, 2011, (after giving pro forma effect to the issuance of the Preferred Stock), based on the initial conversion rate. The initial conversion rate reflects an initial conversion price of $17.00 and is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The initial dividend rate for the Preferred Stock is equal to 7.75% per annum of the initial liquidation preference of the Preferred Stock, to be paid quarterly and subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The Preferred Stock is mandatorily redeemable on August 18, 2021 and may be redeemed at the discretion of the Company anytime after August 17, 2016. Starting August 18, 2013, if the closing price of the Common Stock exceeds 150% of the then-applicable conversion price of the Preferred Stock for 20 consecutive trading days, the Company may require conversion of all the Preferred Stock to Common Stock.

The holders of shares of Series J Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote on all matters presented to the holders of common stock (as a single class with such holders), on an as-converted basis. In addition, for so long as Liberty and its affiliates continue to meet certain ownership requirements, the holders of the Series J Preferred Stock voting as a separate class will be entitled to elect two directors to the Board, and Liberty will have consent rights under the investment agreement over certain matters.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The entry into the investment agreement and the issuance and sale of the Preferred Stock was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors following a recommendation made by a Special Committee of the Board of Directors. The terms, rights, obligations and preferences of the Preferred Stock are set forth in a Certificate of Designations of the Company, which was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on August 18, 2011. On August 18, 2011, the Company amended the Rights Agreement to reflect the issuance of the Preferred Stock.

The Preferred Stock does not meet the categories of ASC 480-10, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, and is therefore reported as temporary equity for classification purposes. The related issuance costs, which include advisory, legal and accounting fees, of $12,621 were recorded in temporary equity as a reduction of the proceeds from the Liberty investment. The Company will be required to accrete these fees on a straight-line basis as dividends over the ten-year term. This is in line with ASC 480-10-S99 for SEC registrants, which requires shares to be classified outside of permanent equity as temporary equity or mezzanine equity when there are events not solely within the control of the issuer that could trigger redemption. The Company has determined that the various embedded options did not require bifurcation from the Preferred Stock. Additionally, the Company concluded that a beneficial conversion feature did not exist as the effective conversion price was greater than the Company’s share price on the commitment date.

(19) Shareholders’ Equity

On November 17, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a dividend, payable to stockholders of record on November 27, 2009 of one right (a Right) per each share of outstanding Common Stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share (Common Stock), to purchase 1/1000th of a share of Series I Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company (the Preferred Stock), at a price of $100.00 per share (such amount, as may be adjusted from time to time as provided in the Rights Agreement). In connection therewith, on November 17, 2009, the Company entered into a Rights Agreement, dated November 17, 2009 (as amended February 17, 2010, June 23, 2010, October 29, 2010 and August 18, 2011, the Rights Agreement) with Mellon Investor Services LLC, as Rights Agent. The Rights expired on November 17, 2012.

(20) Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations and proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of its business, including actions with respect to contracts, intellectual property, taxation, employment, benefits, securities, personal injuries and other matters. The results of these proceedings in the ordinary course of business are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

The Company records a liability when it believes that it is both probable that a liability will be incurred, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company evaluates, at least quarterly, developments in its legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued and makes adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount of a loss or potential loss. The Company may be unable to reasonably estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss for a particular legal contingency for various reasons, including, among others: (i) if the damages sought are indeterminate; (ii) if proceedings are in the early stages; (iii) if there is uncertainty as to the

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

outcome of pending proceedings (including motions and appeals); (iv) if there is uncertainty as to the likelihood of settlement and the outcome of any negotiations with respect thereto; (v) if there are significant factual issues to be determined or resolved; (vi) if the proceedings involve a large number of parties; (vii) if relevant law is unsettled or novel or untested legal theories are presented; or (viii) if the proceedings are taking place in jurisdictions where the laws are complex or unclear. In such instances, there is considerable uncertainty regarding the ultimate resolution of such matters, including a possible eventual loss, if any. With respect to the legal matters described below, the Company has determined, based on its current knowledge, that the amount of loss or range of loss, that is reasonably possible including any reasonably possible losses in excess of amounts already accrued, is not reasonably estimable. However, legal matters are inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties, some of which are beyond the Company’s control. As such, there can be no assurance that the final outcome of these matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

The following is a discussion of the material legal matters involving the Company.

Lina v. Barnes & Noble, Inc., and Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. et al.

On August 5, 2011, a purported class action complaint was filed against Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in the Superior Court for the State of California making the following allegations against defendants with respect to salaried Store Managers at Barnes & Noble stores located in the State of California from the period of August 5, 2007 to present: (1) failure to pay wages and overtime; (2) failure to pay for missed meal and/or rest breaks; (3) waiting time penalties; (4) failure to pay minimum wage; (5) failure to provide reimbursement for business expenses; and (6) failure to provide itemized wage statements. The claims are generally derivative of the allegation that these salaried managers were improperly classified as exempt from California’s wage and hour laws. The complaint contains no allegations concerning the number of any such alleged violations or the amount of recovery sought on behalf of the purported class. The Company was served with the complaint on August 11, 2011. On August 30, 2011, the Company filed an answer in state court, and on August 31, 2011 it removed the action to federal court pursuant to the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d). On October 28, 2011, the district court granted plaintiff’s motion to remand the action back to state court, over the Company’s opposition. On November 7, 2011, the Company petitioned the Ninth Circuit for an appeal of the district court’s remand order. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s remand order on May 18, 2012. The parties are currently engaged in pre-certification discovery. The state court has not yet set a date for plaintiff’s anticipated motion for class certification, and it has not yet set a trial date.

Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Barnesandnoble.com llc v. LSI Corporation and Agere Systems, Inc.

On June 6, 2011, Barnes & Noble, Inc. filed a complaint against LSI Corporation (LSI) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 11-CV-2709 EMC. The complaint sought a declaratory judgment that Barnes & Noble, Inc. does not infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 5,546,420; 5,670,730; 5,862,182; 5,920,552; 6,044,073; 6,119,091; 6,404,732; 6,452,958; 6,707,867 and 7,583,582. Barnes & Noble, Inc. amended the complaint on August 10, 2011 to add barnesandnoble.com llc as a plaintiff, to add Agere Systems, Inc. (Agere) as a defendant, to add a cause of action seeking a declaratory judgment that neither

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Barnes & Noble, Inc. nor barnesandnoble.com llc infringes U.S. Patent No. 7,477,633, and to add causes of action seeking a declaratory judgment that each of the eleven patents-in-suit is invalid. On November 1, 2011, LSI and Agere answered the amended complaint and asserted counterclaims against Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc, alleging infringement of the eleven patents-in-suit. On November 28, 2011, Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc answered the counterclaims and asserted several affirmative defenses, including the defense that seven of the patents-in-suit are unenforceable as a result of standard-setting misconduct. As required by the District Court’s Local Patent Rules, LSI and Agere served their Disclosure of Asserted Claims and Infringement Contentions on July 2, 2012. In that disclosure, LSI and Agere asserted infringement of only six of the eleven patents they had previously accused Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc of infringing. On January 18, 2013, LSI and Agere notified Barnes & Noble that they were dropping another asserted patent – leaving a total of five asserted patents in the case. The District Court has set certain pretrial dates in the case, including a claim construction hearing beginning on April 29, 2013. The District Court has not yet set a trial date in the case.

Dustin Torrez, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Barnes & Noble, Inc.

On October 11, 2011, a complaint was filed in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of San Francisco against the Company. The complaint is styled as a California state-wide class action. It alleges violations of California Civil Code section 1747.08 (the Song-Beverly Credit Card Act of 1971) due to the Company’s alleged improper requesting and recording of zip codes from California customers who used credit cards as payment. The complaint was re-filed in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of San Francisco on December 23, 2011 as a separate action. The Summons and Complaint have not been served on the Company for either action. On February 10, 2012, the plaintiff filed a request that the action filed in December be dismissed with prejudice.

Kevin Khoa Nguyen, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Barnes & Noble, Inc. 

On April 17, 2012, a complaint was filed in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Orange against the Company. The complaint is styled as a nationwide class action and includes a California state-wide subclass based on alleged cancellations of orders for HP TouchPad Tablets placed on the Company’s website in August 2011. The lawsuit alleges claims for unfair business practices and false advertising under both New York and California state law, violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act under California law, and breach of contract. The complaint demands specific performance of the alleged contracts to sell HP TouchPad Tablets at a specified price, injunctive relief, and monetary relief, but does not specify an amount. The Company submitted its initial response to the complaint on May 18, 2012, and moved to compel plaintiff to arbitrate his claims on an individual basis pursuant to a contractual arbitration provision on May 25, 2012. The court denied the Company’s motion to compel arbitration, and the Company appealed that denial to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Company has also moved to dismiss the complaint and moved to transfer the action to New York. The court granted the Company’s motion to stay on November 26, 2012, and the action has been stayed pending resolution of the Company’s appeal from the court’s denial of its motion to compel arbitration.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Deep9 Corporation v. Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc

On January 1, 2011, Deep9 Corporation (Deep9) filed a complaint against Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. The complaint alleges that Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 5,937,405 and 6,377,951. On February 1, 2011, Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc filed an answer denying infringement and asserting several affirmative defenses. At the same time, Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc filed counterclaims seeking a declaratory judgment that neither Barnes & Noble, Inc. nor barnesandnoble.com llc infringes the patents-in-suit and that each of the two patents-in-suit is invalid. The District Court issued an order regarding claim construction on January 10, 2012 and amended that order on January 24, 2012. On September 21, 2012, the District Court granted Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc’s motion for summary judgment of non-infringement as to both of Deep9’s patents-in-suit, and entered judgment in favor of Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc. On October 16, 2012, Deep9 filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. On December 21, 2012, Deep9 served its Brief of Appellant in the Federal Circuit. On February 15, 2013, Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc served their Brief of Appellees in the Federal Circuit. Deep9’s Reply Brief of Appellant in the Federal Circuit was filed on March 4, 2013. The Federal Circuit has not yet set a date for oral argument.

Technology Properties Limited et al. v. Barnes & Noble Inc., et al.

On July 24, 2012, Technology Properties Limited, LLC, Phoenix Digital Solutions, LLC, and Patriot Scientific Corporation (collectively, TPL) submitted a complaint to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), captioned Certain Wireless Consumer Electronics Devices and Components thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-853, requesting that the ITC institute an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The complaint alleges that the sale for importation into the United States, the importation, and/or the sale within the United States after importation of Barnes & Noble, Inc.’s NOOK^TM products infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 5,809,336. The complaint also asserts similar claims against the products of 23 other Respondents. The complaint requests that the ITC issue a permanent exclusion order and a permanent cease-and-desist order with respect to these products. On August 21, 2012, the ITC issued a Notice of Institution of Investigation and delegated authority for factfinding on the public interest to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing the case. On September 24, 2012, Barnes & Noble filed a response to the complaint, denying that its products infringe the ‘336 patent and denying that it has engaged in any action that would constitute unlawful sale for importation into the United States, importation, or sale within the United States after importation. Barnes & Noble also asserted ten affirmative defenses. The ALJ subsequently set a procedural schedule that governs the investigation, with the following important dates: fact discovery ends on February 22, 2013; initial expert reports are due March 27, 2013; and expert discovery ends on May 1, 2013. The trial is scheduled for June 3 to June 14, 2013, with a final initial determination due by September 6, 2013, and a target date for ITC resolution of the investigation on January 6, 2014. On February 12, 2013, TPL entered into a stipulation in which it agreed that the NOOK Simple Touch, NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight, NOOK HD, and NOOK HD+ are the only Barnes & Noble products accused of infringement in the investigation; therefore, the NOOK 1^st Edition, NOOK Color, and NOOK Tablet products are no longer accused of infringement in the investigation.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Also on July 24, 2012, TPL filed a complaint against Barnes & Noble, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint similarly alleges that Barnes & Noble is infringing the ‘336 patent through the importation and sale in the United States of NOOK^TM products. The complaint also alleges that Barnes & Noble is infringing two other patents in the same patent family: U.S. Patent No. 5,440,749 and U.S. Patent No. 5,530,890. On September 21, 2012, TPL and Barnes & Noble filed a stipulation agreeing to stay the action pending final resolution of the ITC action. On September 26, 2012, the District Court granted the motion to stay.

PIN Pad Litigation

As previously disclosed, the Company discovered that PIN pads in certain of its stores had been tampered with to allow criminal access to card data and PIN numbers on credit and debit cards swiped through the terminals. Following public disclosure of this matter on October 24, 2012, the Company has been served with four putative class action complaints (three in federal district court in the Northern District of Illinois and one in the Northern District of California), each of which alleges on behalf of national and other classes of customers who swiped credit and debit cards in Barnes & Noble Retail stores common-law claims such as claims for negligence, breach of contract and invasion of privacy, as well as statutory claims such as violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, state data breach notification statutes, and state unfair and deceptive practices statutes. The actions seek various forms of relief including damages, injunctive or equitable relief, multiple or punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, costs, and interest. The putative class action filed in California is in the process of being transferred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where the court has ordered it consolidated with the three putative class actions filed in that court. The plaintiffs have been ordered to file a single consolidated complaint in the case, which the Company expects will contain allegations and prayers for relief substantively similar to those previously reported. It is possible that additional litigation arising out of this matter may be filed on behalf of customers, banks or other card issuers, payment card companies or stockholders seeking damages allegedly arising out of this incident and other related relief.

The Company also has received inquiries related to this matter from the Federal Trade Commission and eight state attorneys general, all of which have either been closed or have not had any recent activity, and the Company intends to cooperate with them if further activity arises. In addition, payment card companies and associations may impose fines by reason of the tampering and federal or state enforcement authorities may impose penalties or other remedies against the Company.

At this point the Company is unable to predict the developments in, outcome of, and economic and other consequences of pending or future litigation or state and federal inquiries related to this matter.

Adrea, LLC

Adrea, LLC (Adrea), a joint venture of Sony, Philips, Discovery Networks and Intertrust, has expressed its belief that the Company must enter into a license for its portfolio of patents and patent applications that Adrea considers essential to eReader technology. The Company has expressed its disagreement to Adrea, and has not entered into a license agreement. As of February 15, 2013, no legal proceedings had been initiated.

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BARNES & NOBLE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012

(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Trimmer v. Barnes & Noble

On January 25, 2013, Steven Trimmer (Trimmer), a former Assistant Store Manager (ASM) of the Company, filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York Labor Law (NYLL). Specifically, Trimmer alleges that he and other similarly situated ASMs were improperly classified as exempt from overtime and denied overtime wages prior to July 1, 2010, when the Company reclassified them as non-exempt. The complaint seeks to certify a collective action under the FLSA comprised of ASMs throughout the country employed from January 25, 2010 until July 1, 2010, and a class action under the NYLL comprised of ASMs employed in New York from January 25, 2007 until July 1, 2010. The Company is investigating the allegations and claims in the complaint.

(21) Subsequent Events

On February 25, 2013, the Board of Directors of Barnes & Noble, Inc. received notice from Mr. Leonard Riggio, the Company’s founder, largest stockholder and Chairman of the Board, that Mr. Riggio plans to propose to purchase all of the assets of the retail business of the Company.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors

Barnes & Noble, Inc.

New York, New York

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of Barnes & Noble, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 26, 2013, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended January 26, 2013, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine-month periods then ended January 26, 2013. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. The condensed consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of January 28, 2012, and for the three-month and nine-month periods then ended were reviewed by other accountants whose report dated March 8, 2012 stated that they were not aware of any material modifications that should be made to those statements for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial statements as of January 26, 2013, and for the three-month and nine-month periods then ended for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The consolidated balance sheet of Barnes & Noble, Inc. and subsidiaries as of April 28, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein) were audited by other auditors whose report dated June 27, 2012, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.

/s/ Ernst & Young, LLP

Ernst & Young, LLP

New York, New York

March 7, 2013

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Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Subsequent Events

On February 25, 2013, the Board of Directors of Barnes & Noble, Inc. received notice from Mr. Leonard Riggio, the Company’s founder, largest stockholder and Chairman of the Board, that Mr. Riggio plans to propose to purchase all of the assets of the retail business of the Company.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The primary sources of Barnes & Noble, Inc.’s (Barnes & Noble or the Company) cash are net cash flows from operating activities, funds available under its senior credit facility, cash received and committed in the formation of NOOK Media, LLC (NOOK Media), cash received from the Pearson strategic investment in NOOK Media and short-term vendor financing.

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents were $213.6 million as of January 26, 2013, compared with $27.4 million as of January 28, 2012. This increase is due to the formation of NOOK Media as discussed below, partially offset by changes in working capital.

On January 26, 2013, the Company had no borrowings against its $1.0 billion credit facility compared to $101.6 million in the prior year period. The Company had $34.6 million of outstanding letters of credit as of January 26, 2013 compared with $32.6 million as of January 28, 2012.

The Company has arrangements with third-party manufacturers to produce its Nook products. These manufacturers procure and assemble unfinished parts and components from third-party suppliers based on forecasts provided by the Company. Given production lead times, commitments are generally made far in advance of finished product delivery. The holiday sales shortfall resulted in higher than anticipated levels of unfinished goods. As a result, the Company is in negotiations with certain vendors for purchase commitments totaling approximately $80.0 million. Based on current negotiations and product development plans, the Company has recorded a provision of $30.4 million in the third quarter for commitments which it estimates as the most likely outcome. Future charges may be required based on the final result of these negotiations as well as changes in forecasted sales.

Merchandise inventories decreased $29.9 million, or 1.7%, to $1.785 billion as of January 26, 2013, compared with $1.815 billion as of January 28, 2012. This decrease included lower trade book inventory at B&N Retail, on higher than anticipated core sales trends and improved core inventory management in the distribution centers, partially offset by an increase in inventory at B&N College related to timing of back-to-school rush and new store growth; NOOK inventories were relatively flat with the prior year. Receivables of $387.5 million at January 26, 2013 are inclusive of B&N College back-to-school rush balances due from schools, as well as NOOK holiday channel partner shipments. Prepaid expenses and other current assets increased $16.8 million, or 9.9%, to $186.3 million as of January 26, 2013, compared to $169.5 million as of January 28, 2012. This increase was primarily due to higher textbook rental inventory and higher short-term deferred taxes. Accounts Payable decreased $127.9 million, or 8.6%, to $1.361 billion as of January 26, 2013, compared to $1.489 billion as of January 28, 2012. Accounts payable was 76% and 82% of merchandise inventory as of January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively. Accrued liabilities increased $20.5 million, or 3.8%, to $563.0 million as of January 26, 2013, compared to $542.5 million as of January 28, 2012. This increase was due to several factors, including a higher reserve for commitments for unfinished goods, deferred income (textbook rentals and member program) and general timing of expenses. Gift card liabilities of the B&N Retail segment increased $19.1 million, or 5.2%, to $386.7 million as of January 26, 2013, compared to $367.6 million as of January 28, 2012 due to increased gift card sales.

The Company’s investing activities consist principally of capital expenditures for new store construction, the maintenance of existing stores, build out of Palo Alto facility, digital initiatives and enhancements to systems and the website. Capital expenditures totaled $111.1 million and $123.5 million during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.

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On April 27, 2012, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing agreement with Bank of America, N.A. entered into on April 29, 2011, as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders in order to permit the transactions contemplated by the investment agreement among the Company, Morrison Investment Holdings, Inc. (Morrison), and Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) and to make certain other changes to the Company’s 2011 Amended Credit Agreement in connection therewith. On December 21, 2012, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing agreement with Bank of America, N.A. entered into on April 29, 2011, as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders in order to permit the transactions contemplated by the investment agreement between NOOK Media LLC and a subsidiary of Pearson plc and make certain other changes to the Company’s 2011 Amended Credit Agreement in connection therewith. The 2011 Amended Credit Agreement, as amended and modified to date, is hereinafter referred to as the 2012 Amended Credit Facility.

On April 29, 2011, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders, which amended and restated the credit agreement (the 2009 Credit Agreement) entered into on September 30, 2009 with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders. Under the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement, Lenders are providing up to $1.0 billion in aggregate commitments under a five-year asset-backed revolving credit facility (the 2011 Amended Credit Facility), which is secured by eligible inventory with the ability to include eligible real estate and accounts receivable and related assets. Borrowings under the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement are limited to a specified percentage of eligible inventories with the ability to include eligible real estate, accounts receivable and accrued interest, at the election of the Company, at Base Rate or LIBO Rate, plus, in each case, an Applicable Margin (each term as defined in the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement). In addition, the Company has the option to request an increase in commitments under the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement by up to $300.0 million, subject to certain restrictions.

The 2011 Amended Credit Agreement requires Availability (as defined in the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement) to be greater than the greater of (i) 10% of the Loan Cap (as defined in the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement) and (ii) $50 million. In addition, the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement contains covenants that limit, among other things, the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, create liens, make investments, make restricted payments, merge or acquire assets, dispose of assets, and contains default provisions that are typical for this type of financing, among other things. Proceeds from the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement are used for general corporate purposes, including seasonal working capital needs.

On April 27, 2012, the Company entered into an investment agreement among the Company, Morrison and Microsoft pursuant to which the Company would form a Delaware limited liability company (NOOK Media), and transfer to NOOK Media the Company’s digital device, digital content and college bookstore businesses and NOOK Media would sell to Morrison, and Morrison would purchase, 300 million convertible preferred membership interests in NOOK Media for an aggregate purchase price of $300.0 million. The preferred membership interests have a liquidation preference equal to the original investment. Concurrently with its entry into this agreement, the Company has also entered into a commercial agreement with Microsoft, pursuant to which, among other things, NOOK Media would develop and distribute a Windows 8 application for e-reading and digital content purchases, and an intellectual property license and settlement agreement with Microsoft and Microsoft Licensing GP. As part of the commercial agreement, for each of the first three years after the launch of such application for Windows 8, these advance payments will be equal to $60.0 million per year. These advance payments will be subject to deferral under certain circumstances. Microsoft will also pay to NOOK Media $25.0 million each year for the first five years of the term for purposes of assisting NOOK Media in acquiring local digital reading content and technology development in the performance of NOOK Media’s obligations under the commercial agreement.

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On October 4, 2012, NOOK Media was formed and it has received the $300.0 million Microsoft investment. Under the terms of this transaction, NOOK Media was debt-free at inception, except for trade accounts payable and other working capital requirements. At closing, B&N Retail assumed the outstanding bank borrowings of the Company. Under the limited liability company agreement of NOOK Media, no distributions may be made by NOOK Media without Morrison’s approval.

During the third quarter, the Company received $27.5 million from Microsoft related to installments on the guaranteed advance payments to NOOK Media and payments related to assisting NOOK Media in acquiring local digital reading content and technology development.

On December 21, 2012, NOOK Media entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Pearson plc (Pearson) to make a strategic investment in NOOK Media. That transaction closed on January 22, 2013, and Pearson invested approximately $89.5 million of cash in NOOK Media at a post-money valuation of approximately $1.789 billion in exchange for preferred membership interests representing a 5% equity stake in NOOK Media. Following the closing of the transaction, the Company owns approximately 78.2% of the NOOK Media subsidiary and Microsoft, which also holds preferred membership interests, owns approximately 16.8%. The preferred membership interests have a liquidation preference equal to the original investment. In addition, NOOK Media granted warrants to Pearson to purchase up to an additional 5% of NOOK Media under certain conditions at a pre-money valuation of NOOK Media of approximately $1.789 billion.

At closing, NOOK Media and Pearson entered into a commercial agreement with respect to distributing Pearson content in connection with this strategic investment.

On August 18, 2011, the Company entered into an investment agreement between the Company and Liberty GIC, Inc. (Liberty) pursuant to which the Company issued and sold to Liberty, and Liberty purchased, 204,000 shares of the Company’s Series J Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Preferred Stock), for an aggregate purchase price of $204.0 million in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act. The shares of Preferred Stock will be convertible, at the option of the holders, into shares of Common Stock representing 16.6% of the Common Stock outstanding as of August 29, 2011, (after giving pro forma effect to the issuance of the Preferred Stock), based on the initial conversion rate. The initial conversion rate reflects an initial conversion price of $17.00 and is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The initial dividend rate for the Preferred Stock is equal to 7.75% per annum of the initial liquidation preference of the Preferred Stock to be paid quarterly and subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The entry into the investment agreement and the issuance and sale of the Preferred Stock was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors following a recommendation made by a Special Committee of the Board of Directors. The terms, rights, obligations and preferences of the Preferred Stock are set forth in a Certificate of Designations of the Company, which was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on August 18, 2011.

Based upon the Company’s current operating levels, management believes cash and cash equivalents on hand, net cash flows from operating activities, cash received and committed in the formation of NOOK Media, short-term vendor financing and the capacity under the credit facility will be sufficient to meet the Company’s normal working capital and debt service requirements for at least the next twelve months. The Company regularly evaluates its capital structure and conditions in the financing markets to ensure it maintains adequate flexibility to successfully execute its business plan.

Segments

The Company identifies its operating segments based on the way the business is managed (focusing on the financial information distributed) and the manner in which the chief operating decision maker interacts with other members of management. The Company has three operating segments: B&N Retail, B&N College and NOOK.

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Seasonality

The B&N Retail business, like that of many retailers, is seasonal, with the major portion of sales and operating profit realized during its third fiscal quarter, which includes the holiday selling season.

The B&N College business is highly seasonal, with the major portion of sales and operating profit realized during the second and third fiscal quarters, when college students generally purchase and rent textbooks for the upcoming semesters. Textbook rentals, which primarily occur at the beginning of the semester, are being recognized over the rental period.

The NOOK business, like that of many technology companies, is impacted by the launch of new products and the promotional efforts to support those new products, as well as the traditional retail holiday selling seasonality.

Business Overview

The Company’s financial performance has been significantly impacted in recent years by a number of factors, including the economic downturn, increased online competition and the expanding digital market. However, the Company has benefited from reduced physical bookstore competition in the marketplace, as well as the successful execution of new merchandising strategies.

The Company derives the majority of its sales and net income from its B&N Retail and B&N College stores.

B&N Retail comparable store sales benefited as one of B&N Retail’s largest competitors in the sale of physical books, Borders Group, Inc. (Borders), completed liquidating all of its stores under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in early fiscal 2012. While the Company expects declining physical book trends to continue industry-wide as consumer spending shifts further online and toward digital products, it expects to be the beneficiary of further market consolidation as other non-book retailers reduce their presence in the book category. Additionally, the Company continues to experience positive trends in its Gift and Toys & Games businesses as a result of the successful execution of new merchandising strategies.

The Company has leveraged its unique assets, iconic brands and reach to become a leader in the distribution of digital content. In 2009, the Company entered the eBook market and the popularity of its eBook site continues to grow. Since then, the Company launched its NOOK^® brand of eReading products, which provide a fun, easy-to-use and immersive digital reading experience. With NOOK^®, customers gain access to the expansive NOOK Store™ of more than three million digital books, plus periodicals, comics, apps, movies and TV shows, and the ability to enjoy content across a wide array of popular devices through free NOOK Reading Apps™ and NOOK Video apps.

Over the past several years, the Company has introduced leading devices in the tablet and eReader categories. In April 2012, the Company introduced NOOK Simple Touch™ with GlowLight^TM, the world’s first E Ink device with patent-pending lighting technology that lets you read in the dark. In September 2012, the Company introduced NOOK^® HD, the lightest and highest-resolution 7-Inch HD tablet, and NOOK^® HD+, the world’s lightest full HD tablet.

In addition to NOOK^® devices, the Company makes it easy for customers to enjoy any book, anytime, anywhere with its free line of NOOK^® software specific application, which has won the Webby People’s Voice Award. Customers can use Barnes & Noble’s eReading software to access and read books from their personal

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Barnes & Noble digital library on devices including Windows 8 PCs and tablets, iPad™, iPhone^®, Android™ smartphones and tablets, PC and Mac^®. The Lifetime Library™ helps ensure that Barnes & Noble customers will always be able to access their digital libraries on NOOK^® products and software-enabled devices and BN.com. The Company also offers NOOK Newsstand™, which provides an extensive selection of digital newspapers and magazines, available in both subscription and single copy format, NOOK Kids™, a collection of digital picture and chapter books for children, NOOK Study™, an innovative study platform and software solution for higher education, and NOOK Video™, which offers an extensive and diverse digital collection of standard and high-definition movies and TV shows available for streaming and download.

In the fall of 2012, the Company began selling NOOK^® devices internationally, through its website and partnerships with leading retailers, as well as digital content in the U.K. The Company plans to continue to expand into additional international markets and believes that its partnership with Microsoft will help foster that expansion. Additionally, the Company believes that its newly formed partnership with Pearson will accelerate customer access to digital content by pairing Pearson’s leading expertise in online learning with NOOK’s expertise in reading technology, online commerce and customer service. The Company has made significant investments over the past three years building the valuable NOOK digital retailing platform, which has resulted in millions of digital customers buying content from Barnes & Noble. While the Company experienced disappointing NOOK device sales over the most recent holiday selling season, the Company’s digital strategy will continue to center around delivering the best digital reading, shopping and content experience in the market, while also being diligent about calibrating expenses to business trends in order to scale the business to profitability over time.

As digital and electronic sales become a larger part of its business, the Company believes its footprint of more than 1,300 stores will continue to be a major competitive asset. The Company will continue to integrate its traditional retail, trade book and college bookstores businesses with its electronic and Internet offerings, using retail stores in attractive geographic markets to promote and sell digital devices and content. Customers can see, feel and experiment with the NOOK^® in the Company’s stores.

Although the stores will be just a part of the offering, they will remain a key driver of sales and cash flow as the Company expands its multi-channel relationships with its customers. While the Company plans to open a few retail stores in new geographic markets, the Company expects to reduce the total net number of retail stores.

B&N College provides direct access to a large and well-educated demographic group, enabling the Company to build relationships with students throughout their college years and beyond. The Company also expects to be the beneficiary of market consolidation as more and more schools outsource their bookstore management. The Company is in a unique market position to benefit from this trend given its full suite of services: bookstore management, textbook rental and digital delivery.

Although the Company believes cash on hand, cash flows from operating activities, funds available from its senior credit facility, cash received and committed in the formation of NOOK Media, cash received from the Pearson strategic investment in NOOK Media and short-term vendor financing provide the Company with adequate liquidity and capital resources for seasonal working capital requirements, the Company may raise additional capital to support the growth of its digital businesses.

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Results of Operations

13 and 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 compared with the 13 and 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012

Sales

The following table summarizes the Company’s sales for the 13 and 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012:

	13 weeks ended												39 weeks ended
Dollars in thousands	January 26, 2013			% Total			January 28, 2012			% Total			January 26, 2013			% Total			January 28, 2012			% Total
B&N Retail	$	1,505,151			67.7	%	$	1,677,326			68.8	%	$	3,620,566			65.1	%	$	3,800,380			66.1	%
B&N College		517,228			23.3	%		525,627			21.5	%		1,510,953			27.2	%		1,515,771			26.4	%
NOOK		315,965			14.2	%		426,595			17.5	%		668,287			12.0	%		769,854			13.4	%
Elimination		(114,399	)		(5.1	)%		(190,424	)		(7.8	)%		(237,822	)		(4.3	)%		(336,516	)		(5.9	)%
Total Sales	$	2,223,945			100.0	%	$	2,439,124			100.0	%	$	5,561,984			100.0	%	$	5,749,489			100.0	%

During the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013, the Company’s sales decreased $215.2 million, or 8.8%, to $2.224 billion from $2.439 billion during the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012. The decrease by segment is as follows:

• B&N Retail sales for the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 decreased $172.2 million, or 10.3%, to $1.51 billion from $1.68 billion during the same period a year ago, and accounted for 67.7% of total Company sales. The decrease was attributable to a 7.3% decrease in comparable store sales, which decreased sales by $102.1 million and lower online sales, which declined by $50.0 million. Closed store sales decreased sales by $20.9 million, offset by new stores that increased sales by $3.8 million. Core comparable store sales, which exclude sales of NOOK products, decreased 2.2% as compared to the prior year. Sales of NOOK products in the Retail segment declined during the quarter due to lower unit volume. B&N Retail also includes third-party sales of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

• B&N College sales decreased $8.4 million, or 1.6%, to $517.2 million during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 from $525.6 million during the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012. The decrease was attributable to a 5.2% decrease in comparable store sales which decreased sales by $27.9 million. The back-to-school rush season extended past the close of the Company’s third fiscal quarter, factoring in the two additional weeks in February that contributed to this year’s rush season, comparable store sales decreased 2.1% for the quarter. In addition, closed stores decreased sales by $5.1 million, offset by new stores which increased sales by $24.0 million.

• NOOK sales decreased $110.6 million, or 25.9%, to $316.0 million during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 from $426.6 million during the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012. The decrease was due to lower device unit volume, $21.2 million of incremental channel partner returns given the holiday sales shortfall and $15.4 million of promotional allowances to optimize future sales opportunities. Digital content sales increased 6.8% during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013.

• The elimination represents sales from NOOK to B&N Retail and B&N College on a sell through basis. Lower than last year due to lower device sales by B&N Retail.

During the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013, B&N Retail had two store openings and 14 closings, and B&N College had four openings and no closings.

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During the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013, the Company’s sales decreased $187.5 million, or 3.3%, to $5.56 billion from $5.75 billion during the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012. The decrease by segment is as follows:

• B&N Retail sales for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 decreased $179.8 million, or 4.7%, to $3.62 billion from $3.80 billion during the same period a year ago, and accounted for 65.1% of total Company sales. The decrease was attributable to a 1.9% decrease in comparable store sales, which decreased sales by $59.4 million and lower online sales, which declined by $74.0 million. Core comparable store sales, which exclude sales of NOOK products, increased 1.8% as compared to the prior year. Sales of NOOK products in the Retail segment declined due to lower unit volume. Closed stores decreased sales by $51.4 million, offset by new stores that increased sales by $3.8 million. B&N Retail also includes third-party sales of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

• B&N College sales decreased $4.8 million, or 0.3%, to $1.51 billion during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 from $1.52 billion during the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012. The decrease was attributable to a 2.3% decrease in comparable store sales which decreased sales by $56.7 million. The back-to-school rush season extended past the close of the Company’s third fiscal quarter, factoring in the two additional weeks in February that contributed to this year’s rush season, comparable store sales decreased 1.3% for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013. In addition closed stores also contributed to the decrease in sales by $14.5 million while new stores increased sales by $66.2 million. Sales were impacted by the continued growth of textbook rentals, which have a lower price than new or used textbooks, and a portion of rental sales are deferred over the rental period.

• NOOK sales decreased $101.6 million, or 13.2%, to $668.3 million during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 from $769.9 million during the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012. This decrease was primarily due to lower device unit volume, $21.2 million of incremental channel partner returns given the holiday sales shortfall, and $15.4 million of promotional allowances to optimize future sales opportunities, partially offset by higher content sales. Digital content sales increased 27.9% during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013.

• The elimination represents sales from NOOK to B&N Retail and B&N College on a sell through basis. Lower than last year due to lower device sales by B&N Retail.

During the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013, B&N Retail had two store openings and 16 store closings, and B&N College had 40 openings and nine closings.

Cost of Sales and Occupancy

	13 weeks ended												39 weeks ended
Dollars in thousands	January 26, 2013			% of Sales			January 28, 2012			% of Sales			January 26, 2013			% of Sales			January 28, 2012			% of Sales
B&N Retail	$	1,004,954			66.8	%	$	1,158,823			69.1	%	$	2,490,271			68.8	%	$	2,680,938			70.5	%
B&N College		407,547			78.8	%		418,960			79.7	%		1,182,008			78.2	%		1,190,241			78.5	%
NOOK		376,282			119.1	%		398,949			93.5	%		683,580			102.3	%		702,788			91.3	%
Elimination		(114,399	)		(36.2	%)		(190,424	)		(44.6	%)		(237,822	)		(35.6	%)		(336,516	)		(43.7	%)
Total Cost of Sales and Occupancy	$	1,674,384			75.3	%	$	1,786,308			73.2	%	$	4,118,037			74.0	%	$	4,237,451			73.7	%

The Company’s cost of sales and occupancy includes costs such as merchandise costs, distribution center costs (including payroll, freight, supplies, depreciation and other operating expenses), rental expense, management service agreement costs with schools, common area maintenance and real estate taxes, partially offset by landlord tenant allowances amortized over the life of the lease.

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During the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013, cost of sales and occupancy decreased $111.9 million, or 6.3%, to $1.674 billion from $1.786 billion during the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012. Cost of sales and occupancy increased as a percentage of sales to 75.3% from 73.2% during the same period one year ago. The increase or (decrease) by segment is as follows:

• B&N Retail cost of sales and occupancy decreased as a percentage of sales to 66.8% from 69.1% during the same period one year ago. This decrease was attributable to a higher mix of higher margin core products and increased vendor allowances.

• B&N College cost of sales and occupancy decreased as a percentage of sales to 78.8% from 79.7% during the same period one year ago due to a higher mix of higher margin textbook rentals.

• NOOK cost of sales and occupancy increased as a percentage of sales to 119.1% from 93.5% during the same period one year ago. This increase was attributable to $58.7 million of additional inventory charges, as the holiday sales shortfall resulted in higher than anticipated levels of finished and unfinished goods. Additional provisions may be required if the Company adopts more aggressive short-term promotional strategies, units turn at slower than historical paces, or permanent price markdowns accelerate. Also contributing to the increase was higher occupancy costs on increased office space in Palo Alto, CA, partially offset by a higher mix of higher margin content sales.

During the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013, cost of sales and occupancy decreased $119.4 million, or 2.8%, to $4.118 billion from $4.237 billion during the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012. Cost of sales and occupancy increased as a percentage of sales to 74.0% from 73.7% during the same period one year ago. The increase or (decrease) by segment is as follows:

• B&N Retail cost of sales and occupancy decreased as a percentage of sales to 68.8% from 70.5% during the same period one year ago. This decrease was attributable to a higher mix of higher margin core products and increased vendor allowances.

• B&N College cost of sales and occupancy decreased as a percentage of sales to 78.2% from 78.5% during the same period one year ago due to a higher mix of higher margin textbook rentals, partially offset by increases in occupancy associated with contract renewals.

• NOOK cost of sales and occupancy increased as a percentage of sales at 102.3% versus 91.3% during the same period one year ago. This increase was attributable to $58.7 million of additional inventory charges, as the holiday sales shortfall resulted in higher than anticipated levels of finished and unfinished goods. Additional provisions may be required if the Company adopts more aggressive short-term promotional strategies, units turn at slower than historical paces, or permanent price markdowns accelerate. Also contributing to the increase was higher occupancy costs on increased office space in Palo Alto, CA, partially offset by a higher mix of higher margin content sales.

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Gross Margin

	13 weeks ended											39 weeks ended
Dollars in thousands	January 26, 2013			% of Sales			January 28, 2012		% of Sales			January 26, 2013			% of Sales			January 28, 2012		% of Sales
B&N Retail	$	500,197			33.2	%	$	518,503		30.9	%	$	1,130,295			31.2	%	$	1,119,442		29.5	%
B&N College		109,681			21.2	%		106,667		20.3	%		328,945			21.8	%		325,530		21.5	%
NOOK		(60,317	)		(29.9	)%		27,646		11.7	%		(15,293	)		(3.6	)%		67,066		15.5	%
Total Gross Margin	$	549,561			24.7	%	$	652,816		26.8	%	$	1,443,947			26.0	%	$	1,512,038		26.3	%

The Company’s consolidated gross margin decreased $103.2 million, or 15.8%, to $549.6 million during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 from $652.8 million during the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012. This decrease was due to the matters discussed above.

The Company’s consolidated gross margin decreased $68.1 million, or 4.5%, to $1.444 billion during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 from $1.512 billion during the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012. This decrease was due to the matters discussed above.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

	13 weeks ended										39 weeks ended
Dollars in thousands	January 26, 2013		% of Sales			January 28, 2012		% of Sales			January 26, 2013		% of Sales			January 28, 2012		% of Sales
B&N Retail	$	288,240		19.2	%	$	320,913		19.1	%	$	815,389		22.5	%	$	868,067		22.8	%
B&N College		75,768		14.6	%		71,488		13.6	%		221,277		14.6	%		209,764		13.8	%
NOOK		130,086		64.5	%		110,469		46.8	%		283,230		65.8	%		251,789		58.1	%
Total Selling and Administrative Expenses	$	494,094		22.2	%	$	502,870		20.6	%	$	1,319,896		23.7	%	$	1,329,620		23.1	%

Selling and administrative expenses decreased $8.8 million, or 1.7%, to $494.1 million during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 from $502.9 million during the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012. Selling and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of sales to 22.2% from 20.6% during the same period one year ago. The increase as a percentage of sales by segment is as follows:

• B&N Retail selling and administrative expenses increased slightly as a percentage of sales to 19.2% from 19.1% during the same period one year ago.

• B&N College selling and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of sales to 14.6% from 13.6% during the same period one year ago due to new stores and increased expenses for digital higher education initiatives.

• NOOK selling and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of sales to 64.5% from 46.8% during the same period one year ago due to deleveraging on decreased sales, higher advertising costs and increased costs to support international expansion expenses.

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Selling and administrative expenses decreased $9.7 million, or 0.7%, to $1.32 billion during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 from $1.33 billion during the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012. Selling and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of sales to 23.7% from 23.1% during the same period one year ago. The increase or (decrease) by segment is as follows:

• B&N Retail selling and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of sales to 22.5% from 22.8% during the same period one year ago. This decrease was due to lower legal fees and lower store impairment charges.

• B&N College selling and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of sales to 14.6% from 13.8% during the same period one year ago due to new stores and increased expenses for digital higher education initiatives.

• NOOK selling and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of sales to 65.8% from 58.1% during the same period one year ago due to deleveraging on decreased sales, higher advertising costs and increased costs to support international expansion.

Depreciation and Amortization

	13 weeks ended										39 weeks ended
Dollars in thousands	January 26, 2013		% of Sales			January 28, 2012		% of Sales			January 26, 2013		% of Sales			January 28, 2012		% of Sales
B&N Retail	$	35,107		2.3	%	$	42,467		2.5	%	$	115,029		3.2	%	$	122,510		3.2	%
B&N College		11,479		2.2	%		11,485		2.2	%		35,053		2.3	%		33,760		2.2	%
NOOK		9,175		4.6	%		6,321		2.7	%		21,327		5.0	%		17,429		4.0	%
Total Depreciation and Amortization	$	55,761		2.5	%	$	60,273		2.5	%	$	171,409		3.1	%	$	173,699		3.0	%

During the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013, depreciation and amortization decreased $4.5 million, or 7.5%, to $55.8 million from $60.3 million during the same period one year ago. This decrease was primarily attributable to store closings and fully depreciated assets, partially offset by additional capital expenditures.

During the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013, depreciation and amortization decreased $2.3 million, or 1.3%, to $171.4 million from $173.7 million during the same period one year ago. This decrease was primarily attributable to store closings and fully depreciated assets, partially offset by additional capital expenditures.

Operating Profit (Loss)

	13 weeks ended												39 weeks ended
Dollars in thousands	January 26, 2013			% of Sales			January 28, 2012			% of Sales			January 26, 2013			% of Sales			January 28, 2012			% of Sales
B&N Retail	$	176,850			11.7	%	$	155,123			9.2	%	$	199,877			5.5	%	$	128,865			3.4	%
B&N College		22,434			4.3	%		23,694			4.5	%		72,615			4.8	%		82,006			5.4	%
NOOK		(199,578	)		(99.0	)%		(89,144	)		(37.7	)%		(319,850	)		(74.3	)%		(202,152	)		(46.6	)%
Total Operating Profit (Loss)	$	(294	)		(0.0	)%	$	89,673			3.7	%	$	(47,358	)		(0.9	)%	$	8,719			0.2	%

The Company’s consolidated operating profit (loss) decreased $90.0 million, or 100.3%, to an operating loss of $0.3 million during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 from an operating profit of $89.7 million during the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012. This decrease was due to the matters discussed above.

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The Company’s consolidated operating profit (loss) decreased $56.1 million, to a loss of $47.4 million during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 from a profit of $8.7 million during the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012. This decrease was due to the matters discussed above.

Interest Expense, Net and Amortization of Deferred Financing Fees

	13 weeks ended							39 weeks ended
Dollars in thousands	January 26, 2013		January 28, 2012		% of Change			January 26, 2013		January 28, 2012		% of Change
Interest Expense, Net and Amortization of Deferred Financing Fees	$	8,772	$	8,773		(0.0	)%	$	25,835	$	26,675		(3.1	)%

Net interest expense and amortization of deferred financing fees remained relatively flat at $8.8 million during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 from the same period one year ago. Net interest expense and amortization of deferred financing fees during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 includes $1.1 million of interest related to the Microsoft Commercial Agreement financing transaction. Excluding this interest, the decrease was attributable to lower average borrowings partially offset by higher average borrowing rates.

Net interest expense and amortization of deferred financing fees decreased $0.8 million to $25.8 million during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 from $26.7 million during the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012. Net interest expense and amortization of deferred financing fees during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 includes $1.1 million of interest related to the Microsoft Commercial Agreement financing transaction. Excluding this interest, the decrease was attributable to lower average borrowings partially offset by higher average borrowing rates.

Income Taxes

	13 weeks ended											39 weeks ended
Dollars in thousands	January 26, 2013			Effective Rate			January 28, 2012		Effective Rate			January 26, 2013			Effective Rate			January 28, 2012			Effective Rate
Income Taxes	$	(3,008	)		33.2	%	$	28,869		35.7	%	$	(25,580	)		34.9	%	$	(6,818	)		38.0	%

The Company had an income tax benefit of $(3.1) million during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 compared with an income tax provision of $28.9 million during the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012. The Company’s effective tax rate was 33.2% and 35.7% for the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.

The Company had an income tax benefit of $(25.6) million during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 compared with an income tax benefit of $(6.8) million during the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012. The Company’s effective tax rate was 34.9% and 38.0% for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.

The Company evaluates the realizability of the deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. As part of this evaluation the Company reviews all evidence both positive and negative to determine if a valuation allowance is needed. At the end of the quarter the Company was in a cumulative loss position but this negative evidence was outweighed by the positive evidence available and no valuation allowance, other than those previously recorded against particular deferred assets, is recorded. The Company’s review of positive evidence included the review of feasible tax planning strategies that may be implemented and the reversal of temporary items. The Company will monitor the need for the additional valuation allowance at each quarter in the future and if the negative evidence outweighs the positive evidence an allowance will be recorded.

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Net Income (Loss)

	13 weeks ended					39 weeks ended
Dollars in thousands	January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012		January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012
Net Income (Loss)	$	(6,058	)	$	52,031	$	(47,613	)	$	(11,138	)

As a result of the factors discussed above, the Company reported consolidated net loss of $(6.1) million during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013, compared with consolidated net income of $52.0 million during the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012.

As a result of the factors discussed above, the Company reported consolidated net loss of $(47.6) million during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013, compared with consolidated net loss of $(11.1) million during the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012.

Critical Accounting Policies

During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, there were no changes in the Company’s policies regarding the use of estimates and other critical accounting policies. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 28, 2012 for additional information relating to the Company’s use of estimates and other critical accounting policies.

Additional Information

In fiscal 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company approved stock ownership guidelines for all directors as recommended by the Compensation Committee of the Board, at a level of three times the annual board cash retainer. Pursuant to these guidelines any individual director would need to be in compliance with this requirement the latter of three years from: (a) a director joining the Board or (b) December 12, 2012. Both vested and unvested stock and restricted stock units that are beneficially owned by a director would count toward the requirement. Additionally, in fiscal 2013, the Board of Directors approved the adoption of an Insider Trading Policy that reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to comply with insider trading laws, and contained a number of protections and mechanisms to implement that commitment. For example, these included such mechanisms as blackout periods for certain covered individuals, preclearance of trades by Board members and certain employees, and a prohibition on short sales, buying or selling puts, calls or derivatives, and pledges and margin accounts by certain individuals (except as may be approved by the Audit Committee). The foregoing is a description of these guidelines and policies as of the date hereof and the Company reserves the right to modify or revoke, or grant exceptions from, these guidelines and policies and disclaims any obligation to disclose any such modification, revocation or exception.

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q may contain certain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) and information relating to the Company that are based on the beliefs of the management of the Company as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the management of the Company. When used in this report, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “forecasts,” “projections,” and similar expressions, as they relate to the Company or the management of the Company, identify forward-looking statements.

Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for the Company’s products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, risk that international expansion will not be successfully achieved or may be achieved later than expected, possible disruptions in the Company’s computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that the expected sales lift from Borders’ store closures is not achieved in whole or part, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend,

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higher-than-anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of the Company’s online, digital and other initiatives, the performance and successful integration of acquired businesses, the success of the Company’s strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the business resulting from the review of a potential separation of the NOOK digital business, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties including the risk that NOOK Media’s applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, the risk that any subsequent spin-off, split-off or other disposition by the Company of its interest in NOOK Media or other separation of the Company’s businesses results in adverse impacts on the Company or NOOK Media (including as a result of termination of agreements and other adverse impacts), the potential impact on the Company’s retail business of any separation, the potential tax consequences for the Company and its shareholders of a subsequent spin-off, split-off or other disposition by the Company of its interest in NOOK Media or other separation of the Company’s businesses, the risk that the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft or otherwise is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft commercial agreement, including with respect to the development of applications and international expansion, and the consequences thereof, the costs and disruptions arising out of any such separation of the NOOK digital and College businesses or other separation of the Company’s businesses, the risk that Barnes & Noble may not recoup its investments in the NOOK digital business as part of any separation transaction, the risks, difficulties, and uncertainties that may result from the separation of businesses that were previously co-mingled including necessary ongoing relationships, and potential for adverse customer impacts and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble’s control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in Barnes & Noble’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-K/A, and in Barnes & Noble’s other filings made hereafter from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our forward looking statements relating to international expansion are also subject to the following risks, among others that may affect the introduction, success and timing of the NOOK e-reader and content in countries outside the United States: the Company may not be successful in reaching agreements with international companies, the terms of agreements that the Company reaches may not be advantageous to the Company, the Company’s NOOK device may require technological changes to comply with applicable laws, and marketplace acceptance and other companies have already entered the marketplace with products that have achieved some customer acceptance.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those described as anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned. Subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this paragraph. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this Form 10-Q.

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Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company limits its interest rate risks by investing certain of its excess cash balances in short-term, highly-liquid instruments with an original maturity of one year or less. The Company does not expect any material losses from its invested cash balances and the Company believes that its interest rate exposure is modest. As of January 26, 2013, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately $213.6 million.

Additionally, the Company may from time to time borrow money under the 2011 Amended Credit Facility at various interest rate options based on the Base Rate or LIBO Rate (each term as defined in the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement) depending upon certain financial tests. Accordingly, the Company may be exposed to interest rate risk on borrowings under its credit facility. The Company had $0 and $101.6 million in borrowings under its credit facility at January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.

The Company does not have any material foreign currency exposure as nearly all of its business is transacted in United States currency.

Item 4: Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s management conducted an evaluation (as required under Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act), under the supervision and with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within the Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in the Company’s periodic reports. Based on management’s evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level.

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations and proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of its business, including actions with respect to contracts, intellectual property, taxation, employment, benefits, securities, personal injuries and other matters. The results of these proceedings in the ordinary course of business are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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The Company records a liability when it believes that it is both probable that a liability will be incurred, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company evaluates, at least quarterly, developments in its legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued and makes adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount of a loss or potential loss. The Company may be unable to reasonably estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss for a particular legal contingency for various reasons, including, among others: (i) if the damages sought are indeterminate; (ii) if proceedings are in the early stages; (iii) if there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending proceedings (including motions and appeals); (iv) if there is uncertainty as to the likelihood of settlement and the outcome of any negotiations with respect thereto; (v) if there are significant factual issues to be determined or resolved; (vi) if the proceedings involve a large number of parties; (vii) if relevant law is unsettled or novel or untested legal theories are presented; or (viii) if the proceedings are taking place in jurisdictions where the laws are complex or unclear. In such instances, there is considerable uncertainty regarding the ultimate resolution of such matters, including a possible eventual loss, if any. With respect to the legal matters described below, the Company has determined, based on its current knowledge, that the amount of loss or range of loss, that is reasonably possible including any reasonably possible losses in excess of amounts already accrued, is not reasonably estimable. However, legal matters are inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties, some of which are beyond the Company’s control. As such, there can be no assurance that the final outcome of these matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

The following is a discussion of the material legal matters involving the Company.

Lina v. Barnes & Noble, Inc., and Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. et al.

On August 5, 2011, a purported class action complaint was filed against Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in the Superior Court for the State of California making the following allegations against defendants with respect to salaried Store Managers at Barnes & Noble stores located in the State of California from the period of August 5, 2007 to present: (1) failure to pay wages and overtime; (2) failure to pay for missed meal and/or rest breaks; (3) waiting time penalties; (4) failure to pay minimum wage; (5) failure to provide reimbursement for business expenses; and (6) failure to provide itemized wage statements. The claims are generally derivative of the allegation that these salaried managers were improperly classified as exempt from California’s wage and hour laws. The complaint contains no allegations concerning the number of any such alleged violations or the amount of recovery sought on behalf of the purported class. The Company was served with the complaint on August 11, 2011. On August 30, 2011, the Company filed an answer in state court, and on August 31, 2011 it removed the action to federal court pursuant to the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d). On October 28, 2011, the district court granted plaintiff’s motion to remand the action back to state court, over the Company’s opposition. On November 7, 2011, the Company petitioned the Ninth Circuit for an appeal of the district court’s remand order. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s remand order on May 18, 2012. The parties are currently engaged in pre-certification discovery. The state court has not yet set a date for plaintiff’s anticipated motion for class certification, and it has not yet set a trial date.

Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Barnesandnoble.com llc v. LSI Corporation and Agere Systems, Inc.

On June 6, 2011, Barnes & Noble, Inc. filed a complaint against LSI Corporation (LSI) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 11-CV-2709 EMC. The complaint sought a declaratory judgment that Barnes & Noble, Inc. does not infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 5,546,420; 5,670,730; 5,862,182; 5,920,552; 6,044,073; 6,119,091; 6,404,732; 6,452,958; 6,707,867 and 7,583,582. Barnes & Noble,

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Inc. amended the complaint on August 10, 2011 to add barnesandnoble.com llc as a plaintiff, to add Agere Systems, Inc. (Agere) as a defendant, to add a cause of action seeking a declaratory judgment that neither Barnes & Noble, Inc. nor barnesandnoble.com llc infringes U.S. Patent No. 7,477,633, and to add causes of action seeking a declaratory judgment that each of the eleven patents-in-suit is invalid. On November 1, 2011, LSI and Agere answered the amended complaint and asserted counterclaims against Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc, alleging infringement of the eleven patents-in-suit. On November 28, 2011, Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc answered the counterclaims and asserted several affirmative defenses, including the defense that seven of the patents-in-suit are unenforceable as a result of standard-setting misconduct. As required by the District Court’s Local Patent Rules, LSI and Agere served their Disclosure of Asserted Claims and Infringement Contentions on July 2, 2012. In that disclosure, LSI and Agere asserted infringement of only six of the eleven patents they had previously accused Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc of infringing. On January 18, 2013, LSI and Agere notified Barnes & Noble that they were dropping another asserted patent – leaving a total of five asserted patents in the case. The District Court has set certain pretrial dates in the case, including a claim construction hearing beginning on April 29, 2013. The District Court has not yet set a trial date in the case.

Dustin Torrez, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Barnes & Noble, Inc.

On October 11, 2011, a complaint was filed in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of San Francisco against the Company. The complaint is styled as a California state-wide class action. It alleges violations of California Civil Code section 1747.08 (the Song-Beverly Credit Card Act of 1971) due to the Company’s alleged improper requesting and recording of zip codes from California customers who used credit cards as payment. The complaint was re-filed in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of San Francisco on December 23, 2011 as a separate action. The Summons and Complaint have not been served on the Company for either action. On February 10, 2012, the plaintiff filed a request that the action filed in December be dismissed with prejudice.

Kevin Khoa Nguyen, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Barnes & Noble, Inc. 

On April 17, 2012, a complaint was filed in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Orange against the Company. The complaint is styled as a nationwide class action and includes a California state-wide subclass based on alleged cancellations of orders for HP TouchPad Tablets placed on the Company’s website in August 2011. The lawsuit alleges claims for unfair business practices and false advertising under both New York and California state law, violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act under California law, and breach of contract. The complaint demands specific performance of the alleged contracts to sell HP TouchPad Tablets at a specified price, injunctive relief, and monetary relief, but does not specify an amount. The Company submitted its initial response to the complaint on May 18, 2012, and moved to compel plaintiff to arbitrate his claims on an individual basis pursuant to a contractual arbitration provision on May 25, 2012. The court denied the Company’s motion to compel arbitration, and the Company appealed that denial to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Company has also moved to dismiss the complaint and moved to transfer the action to New York. The court granted the Company’s motion to stay on November 26, 2012, and the action has been stayed pending resolution of the Company’s appeal from the court’s denial of its motion to compel arbitration.

Deep9 Corporation v. Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc

On January 1, 2011, Deep9 Corporation (Deep9) filed a complaint against Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. The

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complaint alleges that Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 5,937,405 and 6,377,951. On February 1, 2011, Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc filed an answer denying infringement and asserting several affirmative defenses. At the same time, Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc filed counterclaims seeking a declaratory judgment that neither Barnes & Noble, Inc. nor barnesandnoble.com llc infringes the patents-in-suit and that each of the two patents-in-suit is invalid. The District Court issued an order regarding claim construction on January 10, 2012 and amended that order on January 24, 2012. On September 21, 2012, the District Court granted Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc’s motion for summary judgment of non-infringement as to both of Deep9’s patents-in-suit, and entered judgment in favor of Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc. On October 16, 2012, Deep9 filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. On December 21, 2012, Deep9 served its Brief of Appellant in the Federal Circuit. On February 15, 2013, Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc served their Brief of Appellees in the Federal Circuit. Deep9’s Reply Brief of Appellant in the Federal Circuit was filed on March 4, 2013. The Federal Circuit has not yet set a date for oral argument.

Technology Properties Limited et al. v. Barnes & Noble Inc., et al.

On July 24, 2012, Technology Properties Limited, LLC, Phoenix Digital Solutions, LLC, and Patriot Scientific Corporation (collectively, TPL) submitted a complaint to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), captioned Certain Wireless Consumer Electronics Devices and Components thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-853, requesting that the ITC institute an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The complaint alleges that the sale for importation into the United States, the importation, and/or the sale within the United States after importation of Barnes & Noble, Inc.’s NOOK^TM products infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 5,809,336. The complaint also asserts similar claims against the products of 23 other Respondents. The complaint requests that the ITC issue a permanent exclusion order and a permanent cease-and-desist order with respect to these products. On August 21, 2012, the ITC issued a Notice of Institution of Investigation and delegated authority for factfinding on the public interest to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing the case. On September 24, 2012, Barnes & Noble filed a response to the complaint, denying that its products infringe the ‘336 patent and denying that it has engaged in any action that would constitute unlawful sale for importation into the United States, importation, or sale within the United States after importation. Barnes & Noble also asserted ten affirmative defenses. The ALJ subsequently set a procedural schedule that governs the investigation, with the following important dates: fact discovery ends on February 22, 2013; initial expert reports are due March 27, 2013; and expert discovery ends on May 1, 2013. The trial is scheduled for June 3 to June 14, 2013, with a final initial determination due by September 6, 2013, and a target date for ITC resolution of the investigation on January 6, 2014. On February 12, 2013, TPL entered into a stipulation in which it agreed that the NOOK Simple Touch, NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight, NOOK HD, and NOOK HD+ are the only Barnes & Noble products accused of infringement in the investigation; therefore, the NOOK 1^st Edition, NOOK Color, and NOOK Tablet products are no longer accused of infringement in the investigation.

Also on July 24, 2012, TPL filed a complaint against Barnes & Noble, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint similarly alleges that Barnes & Noble is infringing the ‘336 patent through the importation and sale in the United States of NOOK^TM products. The complaint also alleges that Barnes & Noble is infringing two other patents in the same patent family: U.S. Patent No. 5,440,749 and U.S. Patent No. 5,530,890. On September 21, 2012, TPL and Barnes & Noble filed a stipulation agreeing to stay the action pending final resolution of the ITC action. On September 26, 2012, the District Court granted the motion to stay.

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PIN Pad Litigation

As previously disclosed, the Company discovered that PIN pads in certain of its stores had been tampered with to allow criminal access to card data and PIN numbers on credit and debit cards swiped through the terminals. Following public disclosure of this matter on October 24, 2012, the Company has been served with four putative class action complaints (three in federal district court in the Northern District of Illinois and one in the Northern District of California), each of which alleges on behalf of national and other classes of customers who swiped credit and debit cards in Barnes & Noble Retail stores common-law claims such as claims for negligence, breach of contract and invasion of privacy, as well as statutory claims such as violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, state data breach notification statutes, and state unfair and deceptive practices statutes. The actions seek various forms of relief including damages, injunctive or equitable relief, multiple or punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, costs, and interest. The putative class action filed in California is in the process of being transferred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where the court has ordered it consolidated with the three putative class actions filed in that court. The plaintiffs have been ordered to file a single consolidated complaint in the case, which the Company expects will contain allegations and prayers for relief substantively similar to those previously reported. It is possible that additional litigation arising out of this matter may be filed on behalf of customers, banks or other card issuers, payment card companies or stockholders seeking damages allegedly arising out of this incident and other related relief.

The Company also has received inquiries related to this matter from the Federal Trade Commission and eight state attorneys general, all of which have either been closed or have not had any recent activity, and the Company intends to cooperate with them if further activity arises. In addition, payment card companies and associations may impose fines by reason of the tampering and federal or state enforcement authorities may impose penalties or other remedies against the Company.

At this point the Company is unable to predict the developments in, outcome of, and economic and other consequences of pending or future litigation or state and federal inquiries related to this matter.

Adrea, LLC

Adrea, LLC (Adrea), a joint venture of Sony, Philips, Discovery Networks and Intertrust, has expressed its belief that the Company must enter into a license for its portfolio of patents and patent applications that Adrea considers essential to eReader technology. The Company has expressed its disagreement to Adrea, and has not entered into a license agreement. As of February 15, 2013, no legal proceedings had been initiated.

Trimmer v. Barnes & Noble

On January 25, 2013, Steven Trimmer (Trimmer), a former Assistant Store Manager (ASM) of the Company, filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York Labor Law (NYLL). Specifically, Trimmer alleges that he and other similarly situated ASMs were improperly classified as exempt from overtime and denied overtime wages prior to July 1, 2010, when the Company reclassified them as non-exempt. The complaint seeks to certify a collective action under the FLSA comprised of ASMs throughout the country employed from January 25, 2010 until July 1, 2010, and a class action under the NYLL comprised of ASMs employed in New York from January 25, 2007 until July 1, 2010. The Company is investigating the allegations and claims in the complaint.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 28, 2012.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased (a)		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part  of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet  Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
October 28, 2012 – November 26, 2012		5,491	$	16.78		—	$	2,470,561
November 27, 2012 – December 26, 2012		2,109	$	14.35		—	$	2,470,561
December 27, 2012 – January 26, 2013		1,057	$	14.22		—	$	2,470,561
Total		8,657	$	15.88		—

(a) All of the shares on this table above were originally granted to employees as restricted stock or restricted stock units pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Incentive Plan and 2009 Incentive Plan. Both Incentive Plans provide for the withholding of shares to satisfy tax obligations due upon the vesting of restricted stock or restricted stock units, and pursuant to the 2004 Incentive Plan and the 2009 Incentive Plan, the shares reflected above were relinquished by employees in exchange for the Company’s agreement to pay federal and state withholding obligations resulting from the vesting of the Company’s restricted stock and restricted stock units.

On May 15, 2007, the Company announced its Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program for the purchase of up to $400.0 million of the Company’s common stock. The maximum dollar value of common stock that may yet be purchased under this program is approximately $2.5 million as of January 26, 2013.

Stock repurchases under this program may be made through open market and privately negotiated transactions from time to time and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. As of January 26, 2013, the Company has repurchased 33,810,264 shares at a cost of approximately $1.06 billion. The repurchased shares are held in treasury.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure

Not Applicable.

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Item 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits filed with this Form 10-Q:

10.1	Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2012.
10.2	General Release and Waiver and Consulting Agreement between the Company and Dan Gilbert, dated as of February 1, 2013.
15.1	Letter from Ernst & Young, LLP regarding unaudited interim financial information.
31.1	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

BARNES & NOBLE, INC.
(Registrant)
By:	/S/    MICHAEL P. HUSEBY
	Michael P. Huseby
	Chief Financial Officer
	(principal financial officer)

By:	/S/    ALLEN LINDSTROM
	Allen Lindstrom
	Vice President, Corporate Controller
	(principal accounting officer)

March 7, 2013

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EXHIBIT INDEX

10.1	Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2012.
10.2	General Release and Waiver and Consulting Agreement between the Company and Dan Gilbert, dated as of February 1, 2013.
15.1	Letter from Ernst & Young, LLP regarding unaudited interim financial information.
31.1	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document

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EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

EXECUTION VERSION

THIRD AMENDMENT TO

AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

This THIRD AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of December 21, 2012, is by and among BARNES & NOBLE, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Lead Borrower”), the other Persons party hereto as borrowers (collectively, together with the Lead Borrower, the “Borrowers”), BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent (the “Administrative Agent”) and Collateral Agent (the “Collateral Agent”), and each of the Lenders party hereto.

RECITALS:

A. The Borrowers, the guarantors from time to time party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto (the “Lenders”), the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, and the other agents party thereto, are parties to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 29, 2011 (as amended by that certain First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Security Agreement, dated as of April 27, 2012, as further amended by that certain Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 4, 2012, and as otherwise amended, restated, supplemented or modified prior to the date hereof, the “Existing Credit Agreement” and as amended hereby and as otherwise amended, restated, supplemented or modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”). Capitalized terms used herein but not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings given such terms in the Credit Agreement.

B. The Lead Borrower has informed the Administrative Agent that NewCo is contemplating entering into an arrangement pursuant to which Pearson (as defined below) would (a) make an investment of up to 5% of the Equity Interests of NewCo, in the form of NewCo Preferred Shares (as defined in the Credit Agreement), with a purchase price of approximately $90,000,000, on or after the Third Amendment Effective Date and (b) acquire NewCo Warrants (as defined below). Because the issuance of NewCo Preferred Shares and NewCo Warrants to Pearson will trigger the preemptive rights of Investor under the NewCo LLC Agreement, the proposed transaction may also include the issuance of NewCo Preferred Shares and NewCo Warrants to Investor, in each case up to an amount necessary for Investor to maintain its ownership of 17.65% of the Equity Interests of NewCo.

C. In order to consummate the Series B Convertible Preferred Share Transaction (as defined below), the Borrowers are requesting an amendment to the Existing Credit Agreement to, among other things, (a) permit the above-described issuances of NewCo Preferred Shares (including the future issuance of NewCo common membership interests issuable upon the conversion of the such NewCo Preferred Shares) and issuance of the NewCo Warrants (including the future issuance of NewCo Preferred Shares issuable upon the exercise of the NewCo Warrants) and (b) waive the Prepayment Event that would otherwise occur upon the issuance of such Equity Interests, in each case as further set forth in this Amendment.

D. The undersigned Agents and Lenders are willing to amend the Existing Credit Agreement for the foregoing purposes and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Amendment.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

SECTION 1.01 Amendments to Existing Credit Agreement.

(a) Amendments to Existing Defined Terms.

(i) The definition of “Excluded NewCo Investment Accounts” in Section 1.01 of the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the parenthetical “(and the NewCo Warrants and the exercise thereof)” after the phrase “the proceeds of the NewCo Preferred Shares”.

(ii) The definition of “Investor” in Section 1.01 of the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

(iii) “‘Investor’ means Morrison Investment Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation.”

(iv) The definition of “NewCo” in Section 1.01 of the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

“‘NewCo’ means NOOK Media LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.”

(v) The definition of “NewCo LLC Agreement” in Section 1.01 of the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

“‘NewCo LLC Agreement’ means, collectively, (a) that certain Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of NewCo, dated as of October 4, 2012 and (b) that certain Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of NewCo, dated as of the date of the consummation of the Up-front Pearson Series B Investment, as the same may be amended or amended and restated from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.”

(vi) The definition of “NewCo Preferred Shares” in Section 1.01 of the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:

“‘NewCo Preferred Shares’ means, collectively (a) the Series A Convertible Preferred Shares issued by NewCo on the First Amendment Effective Date to Investor in accordance with the Digital Investment Agreements and the NewCo LLC Agreement, (b) the Series B Convertible Preferred Shares issued by NewCo on or after the Third Amendment Effective Date to Pearson in accordance with the Pearson Investment Agreement and the NewCo LLC Agreement, (c) the Series B Convertible Preferred Shares issued by NewCo on or after the Third

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Amendment Effective Date to Investor in connection with the Investor Series B Investment and (d) the Series B Convertible Preferred Shares issued by NewCo after the Third Amendment Effective Date to Pearson and Investor upon the exercise of the NewCo Warrants, in each case, each of which shares shall be convertible into one share of common Equity Interests in NewCo at the option of the holder thereof in accordance with the NewCo LLC Agreement.”

(vii) The definition of “Prepayment Event” in Section 1.01 of the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended by amending and restating clause (c) thereof in its entirety as follows:

“(c) The issuance by a Loan Party other than the Lead Borrower of any Equity Interests, other than any such issuance of Equity Interests (i) to a Loan Party, (ii) as consideration for a Permitted Acquisition, (iii) constituting the NewCo Preferred Shares or issuance of common Equity Interests of NewCo in connection with the conversion of the NewCo Preferred Shares into such common Equity Interests in accordance with the NewCo LLC Agreement, (iv) constituting the NewCo Warrants or (v) as a compensatory issuance or in connection with any employee retention program, plan or agreement to any employee, director, or consultant (including under any option plan), in each case under this clause (v), in the ordinary course of business.”

(b) New Defined Terms. Section 1.01 of the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the following new defined terms in alphabetical order:

“Investor Series B Investment” means, collectively, (a) any Up-front Investor Series B Investment and (b) any Subsequent Investor Series B Investment.

“NewCo Warrants” means those certain warrants to purchase additional NewCo Preferred Shares exercisable upon the achievement of certain milestones as set forth in the NewCo LLC Agreement.

“Pearson” means Pearson PLC and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates.

“Pearson Commercial Agreement” means that certain Commercial Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2012, between NewCo and Pearson.

“Pearson Investment Agreement” means that certain Investment Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2012 among the Lead Borrower, NewCo and Pearson.

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“Pearson Series B Investment” means, collectively, (a) the Up-front Pearson Series B Investment and (c) any Subsequent Pearson Series B Investment.

“Series B Convertible Preferred Share Transaction” means, collectively, (a) the Pearson Series B Investment and (b) the Investor Series B Investment.

“Subsequent Investor Series B Investment” means the investment by Investor in NewCo Preferred Shares upon the exercise of the NewCo Warrants by Investor in accordance with the terms thereof (or in connection with any exercise of Investor’s preemptive rights with respect to any exercise of NewCo Warrants by Pearson), up to an amount necessary for Investor to maintain its ownership of 17.65% of the Equity Interests of NewCo.

“Subsequent Pearson Series B Investment” means the investment by Pearson of up to an additional 5% of the Equity Interests of NewCo (i.e., up to 10% in the aggregate when combined with the Up-front Pearson Series B Investment), in the form of additional NewCo Preferred Shares with a purchase price of approximately $94,000,000, upon the exercise of the NewCo Warrants by Pearson in accordance with the terms thereof.

“Third Amendment” means that certain Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2012, among the Loan Parties and the Agents and Lenders party thereto.

“Third Amendment Effective Date” has the meaning given to such term in Section 1.03 of the Third Amendment.

“Up-front Investor Series B Investment” means, collectively, (a) the investment by Investor in NewCo Preferred Shares and (b) the acquisition of the NewCo Warrants by Investor, in each case pursuant to the exercise of Investor’s preemptive rights in connection with the Up-front Pearson Series B Investment, in each case, up to an amount necessary for Investor to maintain its ownership of 17.65% of the Equity Interests of NewCo.

“Up-front Pearson Series B Investment” means, collectively, (a) the investment by Pearson of up to 5% of the Equity Interests of NewCo, in the form of NewCo Preferred Shares with a purchase price of approximately $90,000,000, on or after the Third Amendment Effective Date and (b) the acquisition of the NewCo Warrants by Pearson on or after the Third Amendment Effective pursuant to the terms of the Pearson Investment Agreement.

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(c) Amendment of Disposition Covenant. Section 7.05 of the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended by (i) replacing the period at the end of clause (o) with “; and” and (ii) inserting the following new clauses (p), (q), and (r):

“(p) issuance of the NewCo Preferred Shares and NewCo Warrants to Pearson in connection with the Pearson Series B Investment; provided that after giving effect to the acquisition of NewCo Preferred Shares and exercise of the NewCo Warrants, Pearson and Investor shall not, in the aggregate, own more than 30% of the Equity Interests of NewCo;

(q) issuance of the NewCo Preferred Shares and NewCo Warrants to Investor in connection with the Investor Series B Investment provided that after giving effect to the acquisition of NewCo Preferred Shares and exercise of the NewCo Warrants, Pearson and Investor shall not, in the aggregate, own more than 30% of the Equity Interests of NewCo; and

(r) any issuance of common Equity Interests of NewCo in connection with the conversion of NewCo Preferred Shares into such common Equity Interests in accordance with the NewCo LLC Agreement.”

(d) Amendment of Maximum Cash Covenant. Section 7.16 of the Existing Credit Agreement is hereby amended by inserting the parenthetical “(and the proceeds from the sale of the NewCo Warrants and the exercise thereof)” after the phrase “proceeds of the issuance of the NewCo Preferred Shares” in the first proviso thereto.

SECTION 1.02 Other Agreements. Promptly after the consummation of the Up-front Pearson Series B Investment, the Lead Borrower will deliver a copy of the NewCo LLC Agreement as amended in connection with the Up-front Pearson Series B Investment.

SECTION 1.03 Effectiveness. This Amendment shall become effective on the date (the “Third Amendment Effective Date”) on which the Administrative Agent has received evidence of the satisfaction of all conditions precedent set forth on Exhibit A hereto.

SECTION 1.04 Cross-References. References in this Amendment to any Section are, unless otherwise specified, to such Section of this Amendment.

SECTION 1.05 Instrument Pursuant to Credit Agreement. This Amendment is a Loan Document executed pursuant to the Credit Agreement and shall (unless otherwise expressly indicated herein) be construed, administered and applied in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Credit Agreement.

SECTION 1.06 Governing Law. THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES (BUT GIVING EFFECT TO FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO NATIONAL BANKS).

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SECTION 1.07 Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts (including by telecopy, PDF, electronic mail or other electronic means) and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

SECTION 1.08 Severability. In case any provision in or obligation under this Amendment or the other Loan Documents shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions or obligations, or of such provision or obligation in any other jurisdiction, shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

SECTION 1.09 Benefit of Agreement. This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto; provided that no Borrower may assign or transfer any of its interest hereunder without the prior written consent of the Administrative Agent and each Lender.

SECTION 1.10 Integration. This Amendment represents the agreement of the Borrowers, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, and the Lenders with respect to the subject matter hereof, and there are no promises, undertakings, representations or warranties relative to the subject matter hereof not expressly set forth or referred to herein or in the other Loan Documents.

SECTION 1.11 Confirmation. Except as expressly amended by the terms hereof, all of the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Security Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall continue in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects.

SECTION 1.12 Loan Documents. Except as expressly set forth herein, the amendments provided herein shall not by implication or otherwise limit, constitute a waiver of, or otherwise affect the rights and remedies of the Lenders, the Administrative Agent or the Collateral Agent under the Existing Credit Agreement, the Credit Agreement, the Security Agreement or any other Loan Document, nor shall they constitute a waiver of any Default or Event of Default, nor shall they alter, modify, amend or in any way affect any of the terms, conditions, obligations, covenants or agreements contained in the Credit Agreement, the Security Agreement or any other Loan Document. Each of the amendments, waivers and consents provided herein shall apply and be effective only with respect to the provisions of the Existing Credit Agreement specifically referred to by such amendment, waiver or consent (as the case may be). As used in the Credit Agreement, the terms “Agreement”, “herein”, “hereinafter”, “hereunder”, “hereto” and words of similar import shall mean, from and after the date hereof, the Credit Agreement as amended hereby.

(Signature Pages Follow)

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused a counterpart of this Amendment to be duly executed and delivered as of the date first above written.

BORROWERS:
BARNES & NOBLE, INC.
BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, INC.
BARNES & NOBLE INTERNATIONAL LLC
BARNES & NOBLE MARKETING SERVICES CORP.
BARNES & NOBLE MARKETING SERVICES LLC
BARNES & NOBLE PURCHASING, INC.
BARNES & NOBLE SERVICES, INC.
BARNESANDNOBLE.COM LLC
STERLING PUBLISHING CO., INC.
BARNES & NOBLE COLLEGE BOOKSELLERS, LLC
NOOK MEDIA INC.
NOOK MEDIA LLC
By:	/s/ Thomas D. Donohue
Name: Thomas D. Donohue
Title: Vice President, Treasurer

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

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AGENTS AND LENDERS:
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agent
By:	/s/ Andrew Cerussi

Name: Andrew Cerussi

Title: Director

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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as a Lender, LC Issuer and Swing Line Lender
By:	/s/ Andrew Cerussi

Name: Andrew Cerussi

Title: Director

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
as a Lender and LC Issuer
By:	/s/ Jennifer Heard

Name: Jennifer Heard

Title: Authorized Officer

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WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as a Lender and LC Issuer
By:	/s/ Danielle Baldinelli

Name: Danielle Baldinelli

Title: Director

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

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SUNTRUST BANK,
as a Lender
By:	/s/ Nigel Fabien

Name: Nigel Fabien

Title: Vice President

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US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as a Lender
By:	/s/ Matthew Kasper

Name: Matthew Kasper

Title: Vice-President

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REGIONS BANK,
as a Lender
By:	/s/ Louis Alexander

Name: Louis Alexander

Title: Attorney in Fact

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PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as a Lender
By:	/s/ Thanwantie Somar

Name: Thanwantie Somar

Title: AVP

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RBS BUSINESS CAPITAL, a division of RBS ASSET FINANCE, INC., a subsidiary of RBS CITIZENS, N.A.,
as a Lender
By:	/s/ Francis Gordon

Name: Francis Gordon

Title: SVP

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CAPITAL ONE LEVERAGE FINANCE CORP.,
as a Lender
By:	/s/ Julianne Low

Name: Julianne Low

Title: Vice President

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GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION,
as a Lender
By:	/s/ Mark J. Forti

Name: Mark J. Forti

Title: Duly Authorized Signatory

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

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CIT BANK,
as a Lender
By:	/s/ Renee M. Singer

Name: Renee M. Singer

Title: Managing Director

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COLE TAYLOR BANK,
as a Lender
By:	/s/ Richard A. Simons

Name: Richard A. Simons

Title: GSVP

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COMPASS BANK, as a Lender
By:	s/ Jason Nichols

Name: Jason Nichols

Title: Senior Vice President

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EXHIBIT A

Conditions to Effectiveness of this Amendment

(a) The Administrative Agent shall have received executed signature pages hereto from the Loan Parties, the Agents and the Required Lenders.

(b) All of the representations and warranties in the Loan Documents, as amended on the Third Amendment Effective Date, shall be true and correct in all material respects, or if such representation and warranty is subject to a materiality standard or material adverse effect provision, such representation and warranty shall be true and correct in all respects, in each case as of the Third Amendment Effective Date (except in the case of any representation or warranty that applies as of a specific date or dates, in which case such representation or warranty shall have been true and correct in all material respects as of such date or dates).

(c) Immediately before and after giving effect to the consummation of the Pearson Series B Up-front Investment, no Default shall have occurred or be continuing.

(d) The Lead Borrower represents and warrants to the Administrative Agent and the other Credit Parties that (i) the Pearson Commercial Agreement is a commercial agreement entered into in an arm’s length transaction between non-Affiliates, the terms of which are permitted under the terms of the Credit Agreement and (ii) the Pearson Investment Agreement represents an arm’s length transaction between non-Affiliates and the transactions contemplated thereby do not impact the interests of the Lenders in any manner that is dissimilar in any material respect to the impact on the interests of the Lenders of the Digital Investment Agreements.

EX-10.2

Exhibit 10.2

GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER

1. Daniel Gilbert (“Employee”), on his/her behalf and on behalf of his/her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns (collectively, “Releasor”), hereby acknowledges and agrees that Employee’s employment with barnesandnoble.com llc (the “Company”) terminated effective February 1, 2013 (the “Separation Date”). This General Release and Waiver shall not be valid if signed before the Separation Date.

2. (a) Employee agrees that, after Employee’s delivery to the Company of this fully executed and notarized General Release and Waiver (the “Release”) within twenty-one (21) days of Employee’s receipt of this Release and the expiration of the Revocation Period (defined below), Employee shall accept from the Company, and on behalf of the Company and each Releasee (as defined below), (i) the gross amount of $475,000.00 with $237,500 payable over 26 weeks in accordance with the Company’s normal pay practices, and a lump sum payment of $237,500 payable on August 9, 2013, less lawful deductions and withholdings (“Separation Payment”) and (ii) $400,000.00 payable in a lump sum amount seventy-five (75) days after the Separation Date, less lawful deductions and withholdings (“Digital Bonus Payment”) in respect of any bonus awards that Employee would have otherwise been eligible to receive under the Barnes & Noble.com Digital Products Device Development Incentive Bonus Plan. Employee agrees that if Employee breaches any obligations in this Release, Employee is not entitled to any further consideration and agrees to repay the Company for any portion of the Separation Payment and Digital Bonus Payment already received. Employee understands and acknowledges that if Employee breaches this Release, Employee’s release and waiver of claims contained in this Release remain in full force and effect. In addition, the Company retains the right to seek injunctive relief and/or damages for Employee’s breach of this Release. Employee further understands and acknowledges that he is not entitled to the Digital Bonus Payment as a matter or right, as a matter of law, or under the Barnes & Noble.com Digital Products Device Development Incentive Bonus Plan, but that the Digital Bonus Payment approximates the pro rata share of the Digital Bonus Payment in respect to FY 2012 that Employee would have received had he remained an employee. Employee further understands, acknowledges and agrees that he will only receive this Digital Bonus Payment if the Company, in its discretion, determines in good faith that Employee fully complied with all terms and performance obligations and scope set forth in the Consulting Agreement dated February 2, 2013.

(b) Employee acknowledges and agrees that (i) the Separation Payment and Digital Bonus Payment are adequate consideration for all the terms of this Release and does not include any benefit, monetary or otherwise, which was earned or accrued or to which Employee was already entitled without signing this Release; and (ii) any monetary or other benefits which, prior to the execution of this Release, Employee may have earned or accrued or to which Employee may have been entitled, have been paid or will be paid in accordance with the Benefits Addendum attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

(c) Employee also acknowledges that, prior to or contemporaneous with Employee’s execution of this Release, Employee received all wages and other payments, including accrued vacation pay and bonuses if any that Employee was entitled to receive, that may be due to Employee through the Separation Date from the Company or any Releasee.

(d) Employee affirms and warrants that Employee has informed the Company Benefits Department in writing if Employee (i) is a Medicare beneficiary (ii) is currently receiving, has received in the past, or is eligible for benefits from Medicare or (iii) has applied for or sought benefits from Medicare. Employee agrees to indemnify and hold the Company harmless for any penalties or liability, including interest, that may be asserted against the Company pursuant to Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007, 42 U.S.C. § 1395y(b)(8) as a result of the payments and benefits described in paragraph 2 of this Release.

3. THIS PARAGRAPH PROVIDES A COMPLETE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF ALL EXISTING AND POTENTIAL CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE AGAINST EVERY PERSON AND ENTITY INCLUDED WITHIN THE DESCRIPTION BELOW OF “RELEASEE.” BEFORE YOU SIGN THIS RELEASE, YOU MUST READ THIS PARAGRAPH CAREFULLY, AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND IT FULLY.

(a) In consideration of Employee’s receipt and acceptance of the Separation Payment and Digital Bonus Payment from the Company and on behalf of the Company and each Releasee (as defined below), Employee, on Employee’s behalf and on behalf of each Releasor, hereby irrevocably and generally releases the Company, its parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and each of their current and former officers, directors, shareholders, trustees, agents, attorneys and employees, and the heirs, executors, administrators, receivers, successors and assigns of all of the foregoing (collectively, “Releasee”), and hereby waives and/or settles, except as may otherwise be stated in this Release, any and all actions, causes of action, suits, debts, dues, sums of money, accounts, controversies, agreements, promises, damages, judgments, executions, or any liability, claims or demands, known or unknown and of any nature whatsoever and which Employee ever had,

now has or learns later could have had, up to the date of this Release, arising directly or indirectly out of Employee’s employment with the Company, including, but not limited to, the payment or nonpayment of any wages or compensation, Employee’s performance of services for the Company or any Releasee, any decisions by any Releasee regarding any aspect of Employee’s employment with the Company, and/or any decision not to offer to Employee any employment with any Releasee subsequent to Employee’s termination of employment with the Company.

(b) Specifically, without limitation, this Release applies to any rights and/or claims (i) arising under any contract, express or implied, written or oral; (ii) for wrongful dismissal or termination of employment; (iii) arising under any applicable foreign, federal, state, local or other statutes, orders, laws, ordinances, regulations or the like, or case law, that relate to employment or employment practices and/or, specifically, that prohibit discrimination based upon age, race, religion, sex, national origin, disability or any other unlawful basis, including without limitation, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, as amended, the Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1871, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended (including but not limited to the Older Worker’s Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”)), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, as amended, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1990, as amended, the Workers Adjustment and Relocation Notice Act, as amended, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, the Equal Pay Act, as amended, and any similar foreign, federal, state, or local statutes, orders, laws, ordinances, regulations or the like, including, without limitation, the New York State Executive Law and the New York City Administrative Code, or case law; (iv) based upon any other foreign, federal, state or local statutes, orders, laws, ordinances, regulations or the like, or case law; (v) for tortious or harassing conduct, infliction of mental or emotional distress, interference with contract, fraud, libel or slander; and (vi) for damages, including without limitation, punitive or compensatory damages, or for attorneys’ fees, expenses, costs, wages, injunctive or equitable relief.

Attention: Employee expressly waives the protection of Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California, which states:

A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor.

(c) Employee expressly understands and acknowledges that it is possible that unknown losses or claims exist or that present losses may have been underestimated in amount or severity, and Employee explicitly took that into account in determining the amount of consideration to be paid for the giving of this release, and a portion of said consideration and the mutual covenants contained herein, having been agreed between the parties with the knowledge of the possibility of such unknown claims, were given in exchange for a full satisfaction and discharge of all such claims.

(d) This Release does not waive claims that the Employee could make, if available, for unemployment compensation benefits, workers’ compensation benefits (but claims for retaliation for exercising rights under a workers’ compensation law are waived), health insurance benefits under COBRA, vested benefits under a retirement plan governed by ERISA, any claim that truly arises and occurs after the Release is signed by the Employee, any of Employee’s rights under that certain Consulting Agreement by and between Employee and the Company, dated as of February 2, 2013, and attached hereto as Exhibit B, or any other claim that cannot be released by private agreement. Employee acknowledges and represents that Employee has reported to the Company any and all work-related injuries incurred during employment by the Company.

4. Employee represents and warrants that Employee has not filed or commenced any complaints, charges, claims, actions or proceedings of any kind against any Releasee with any federal, state or local court or any administrative, regulatory or arbitration agency or body. Except for Employee’s right to bring a proceeding pursuant to the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act to challenge the validity of the release of claims pursuant to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act contained in Section 3 of this Release, and consistent with the EEOC Enforcement Guidance On Non-Waivable Employee Rights Under EEOC-Enforced Statutes dated April 11, 1997, and otherwise to the fullest extent permitted by law, Employee agrees not to commence, maintain, prosecute or participate as a party in any action or proceeding in any court or arbitration forum against the Company or any other Releasee with respect to any act, omission, transaction or occurrence up to and including the date of the execution of this Release. Employee further agrees not to

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instigate, encourage, assist or participate in any court action or arbitration proceeding commenced by any other person (except a government agency) against the Company, or any other Releasee. In the event any government agency seeks to obtain any relief on behalf of Employee with regard to any claim released and waived by Section 3 of this Release, Employee covenants not to accept, recover or receive any monetary relief or award that may arise out of or in connection with any such proceeding.

5. Employee hereby waives any right to, and agrees not to, seek reinstatement, employment, or any type of contractual relationship of any kind with any Releasee. The existence of this Release shall be a valid, non-discriminatory basis for any Releasee to reject any such application or, in the event Employee obtains such employment or other relationship with any Releasee, for that Releasee to terminate such employment or other relationship.

6. By executing this Release, Employee acknowledges and agrees that (a) Employee has been advised by the Company to consult with an attorney before executing this Release; (b) Employee was provided adequate time (i.e., twenty-one (21) days) to review it, to consult with Employee’s counsel and to consider whether to sign the Release; (c) the Release is written in a manner understandable by Employee; and (d) Employee has been advised that Employee has seven (7) days following execution of this Release to revoke it (“Revocation Period”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, this Release will not be effective or enforceable until the Revocation Period has expired, and the Separation Payment and Digital Bonus Payment shall not be paid or delivered by the Company until the Revocation Period has expired and Employee has confirmed in writing, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, that the Release has not been revoked.

7. This Release and any payments or benefits made hereunder are not intended to be, shall not be construed as and are not an admission or concession by any Releasee of any wrongdoing or illegal or actionable acts or omissions. Employee hereby affirms that no Releasee has made any written or oral statements, suggestions or representations, either directly or impliedly, of any wrongdoing or illegal or actionable acts or omissions by any Releasee.

8. In consideration of the Company’s agreement to deliver the Separation Payment and Digital Bonus Payment, Employee represents that Employee has not, and agrees that Employee shall not, disclose orally or in writing, directly or indirectly, to any person (other than to the members of Employee’s immediate family, Employee’s attorney, financial advisor, and accountant, each of whom shall be directed by Employee not to disclose such information), except as shall be required by law: (a) any Confidential Information (as defined below); (b) the existence or terms of this Release; and (c) the amount of any payments or benefits made hereunder.

9. Employee shall direct all requests and inquiries concerning Employee’s possible employment by prospective employers solely to Michelle Smith, Vice President, Human Resources or that person’s successor who will comply with the Company’s neutral reference policy.

10. (a) Employee hereby acknowledges that during Employee’s employment, Employee may have acquired proprietary, private and/or otherwise confidential information (“Confidential Information,” as defined and described in this sub-paragraph). Confidential Information shall mean all non-public information, whether or not created or maintained in written or electronic form which constitutes, relates or refers to (i) the Company or any Releasee, (ii) any current or former employee of the Company or any Releasee, (iii) any person or entity with whom or which the Company or any Releasee transacted business during Employee’s employment, (iv) any person or entity with respect to whom or which the Company or any Releasee acquired any non-public information, and (v) any aspect of the operation of the business of the Company or any Releasee, including without limitation, all financial, operational and statistical information, (vi) any information or documents provided or produced in any litigation involving any Releasee, or that are protected or governed by any other confidentiality agreement or stipulation, and (vii) any information protected or governed by the attorney-client privilege, work product immunity or any similar privilege or immunity. The foregoing examples are illustrative and Confidential Information shall not be limited to those illustrations.

(b) Employee hereby represents and agrees that upon execution of this Release (i) Employee has returned to the Company, and has not retained any copies of, all documents, records or materials of any kind, whether written or electronically created or stored, which contain, relate to or refer to any Confidential Information (“Confidential Materials”); (ii) Employee has not disclosed any Confidential Information or Confidential Materials to any person or entity without the express authorization of an authorized officer of the

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Company; and (iii) in consideration of the Company’s agreement to deliver the Separation Payment and Digital Bonus Payment pursuant to the terms of this Release, Employee and/or any Releasor shall not disclose any Confidential Information or Confidential Materials, in any manner directly or indirectly, except as may be required by law.

(c) In the event that Employee and/or any Releasor receives a subpoena or any other written or oral request for any Confidential Information, Confidential Materials or any other information concerning the Company or any Releasee, Employee shall, within two (2) business days of the service or receipt of such subpoena or other request (i) notify the Company c/o Michelle Smith, in writing, by fax (212-645-1828), and (ii) provide a copy of such subpoena or other request if in writing, by fax to Michelle Smith and/or disclose the nature of the request for information if oral.

(d) Employee also represents and agrees that upon the execution of this Release, Employee has returned to the Company all other property of the Company, including without limitation, any keys to the offices of the Company, Company identification, computers, Blackberry, cellular telephones or other equipment.

11. In further consideration of the Company’s agreement to pay the Separation Payment and Digital Bonus Payment pursuant to the terms of this Release, Employee agrees that Employee will not, without the prior written consent of the Company:

(a) use any Confidential Information or Confidential Materials for any purpose;

(b) Employee acknowledges that the scope of the promises and covenants in this Release, including without limitation the covenants contained in the foregoing paragraphs, is reasonable in light of its narrow focus and the legitimate interests of the Company to be protected;

(c) Employee agrees that if any part of Employee’s foregoing covenants or the duration thereof is deemed too restrictive by a court of competent jurisdiction, the court may alter the covenants and/or duration to make the same reasonable under the circumstances, and Employee acknowledges that Employee shall be bound thereby; and

(d) If any promises and covenants contained in the foregoing paragraphs are determined by a court to be void, voidable or unenforceable, then, in the Company’s sole discretion, it can decide whether to invalidate the remainder of the Release, including whether to continue to pay Employee any remaining portion of the Separation Payment, to pay Employee the Digital Bonus Payment or other benefits, and/or the Company may require Employee to repay any or all of the Separation Payment or Digital Bonus Payment received.

12. Employee represents and agrees that no oral, written or electronic negative, disparaging or adverse statements or representations of or concerning the Company or any Releasee shall be made. Employee further represents and agrees that Employee has not and will not engage in any conduct or take any actions whatsoever to cause or influence any person or entity, including but not limited to, any past, present or prospective employee of the Company, to initiate oral, written or electronic negative, disparaging or adverse statements or representations of or concerning the Company or any Releasee. Employee warrants and represents that to the extent permitted by law, Employee will not provide information to others regarding the Company’s internal business policies, procedures or practices, being interviewed, or providing surveys, written or recorded statements, testimony or declarations about same.

13. Employee agrees that Employee shall assist the Company and its affiliates in the defense of any claims, or potential claims that may be made or threatened to be made against any of them in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (a “Proceeding”), and will assist the Company and its affiliates in the prosecution of any claims that may be made by the Company or any such affiliate in any Proceeding, to the extent that such claims may relate to the Employee’s employment or the period of Employee’s employment by the Company and its affiliates. Employee agrees, unless precluded by law, to inform promptly the Company if Employee is asked to (a) participate (or otherwise become involved) in any Proceeding involving such claims or potential claims or (b) assist in any investigation (whether governmental or private) of the Company or its affiliates (or their actions), regardless of whether a lawsuit has then been filed against the Company or its affiliates with respect to such investigation. The Company shall have no obligation to compensate Employee for his time in providing information and assistance in accordance with this Section 13.

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14. The covenants, representations and acknowledgments made by Employee in this Release shall survive the execution of the Release and the delivery of any installment of the Separation Payment and the Digital Bonus Payment. The Company or any Releasee shall be excused and released from any obligation to make any part of the Separation Payment and Digital Bonus Payment or provide any other benefits contained in the Release in the event that (a) Employee has made a material misstatement in or commits or has committed any material breach of the terms, conditions or covenants in this Release, in which case Employee or Releasor shall also be liable for any damages suffered by the Company or any Releasee by reason of such breach or misstatement, including attorneys’ fees; (b) any part of this Release is determined to be invalid or unenforceable; or (c) Employee or Releasor claims in any forum that the Release is invalid or unenforceable.

15. This Release constitutes the sole and complete understanding and agreement between the parties with respect to the matters set forth herein and there are no other agreements or understandings, whether written or oral and whether made contemporaneously or otherwise (other than any confidentiality, non-competition, and/or other restrictive covenant agreement that previously may have been entered into, the terms of which will survive execution of this Release). No term, condition, covenant, representation or acknowledgment contained in this Release may be amended unless in writing signed by both parties.

16. The validity, performance and enforceability of this Release shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. The exclusive forum for any action concerning this Release or the transactions contemplated hereby shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in New York County, New York, with respect to a state court, or the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, with respect to a federal court. EMPLOYEE HEREBY CONSENTS TO THE EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION OF THE COURT IN THE EXCLUSIVE FORUM SET FORTH IN THIS RELEASE AND WAIVES ANY RIGHT EMPLOYEE MAY HAVE TO CHALLENGE OR CONTEST THE REMOVAL AT ANY TIME BY THE COMPANY TO FEDERAL COURT OF ANY ACTION EMPLOYEE MAY BRING AGAINST IT IN STATE COURT. EMPLOYEE AND THE COMPANY MUTUALLY WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE OR EMPLOYEE’S EMPLOYMENT IN GENERAL.

17. The rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in interpreting this Release. The language of all parts of this Release shall in all cases be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any of the parties. The parties intend for this Release to satisfy the provisions of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and this Release shall always be construed or limited in conformity with such provisions.

18. Employee agrees and acknowledges that (a) Employee has had an adequate opportunity to review this Release and all of its terms, and to be represented by counsel; (b) Employee understands all of the terms of this Release, which are fair, reasonable and are not the result of any fraud, duress, coercion, pressure or undue influence exercised by or on behalf of any Releasee; and (c) Employee has agreed to and/or entered into this Release and all of the terms hereof, knowingly, freely and voluntarily.

ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO BY:

Daniel Gilbert

STATE OF California	)
	:	ss.:
COUNTY OF Santa Clara	)

On the 1^st day of February, 2013 personally came Daniel Gilbert and being known to me to be the individual described in, and who executed the foregoing General Release and Waiver, and duly acknowledged to me his/her signature above.

Notary Public

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Exhibit A

Ms. Michelle Smith

Vice President, Human Resources

Barnes & Noble.com

76^th Ninth Avenue, 9^th Floor

New York, NY 10011

Dear Ms. Smith:

I acknowledge that pursuant to the General Release and Waiver (“Release”) that was fully executed on FEBRUARY 1, 2013, I had the right to revoke the Release within seven (7) days after the execution of the Release (the “Revocation Period”). I hereby confirm that the Revocation Period has expired and I have not revoked the Release.

Very truly yours,
	Date	2/8/2013
Daniel Gilbert

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Benefits Addendum – Dan Gilbert

1. Personal Days

You will be paid for 16 hours unused personal time.

2. Life Insurance

Your group life insurance coverage will be discontinued on the Separation Date. You may convert this coverage to an individual policy within thirty-one (31) days after your group coverage expires. To request the proper forms, contact the Benefits Department at 1-800-799-5335.

3. 401(k) Savings Plan

If you participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan, your contributions will cease on the Separation Date and you will be eligible to receive the total value of both your employee accounts and the vested value of the Company contributions. Fidelity Investments will mail distribution materials to you shortly at your home address. These materials will outline the choices available to you. For further information, please call Fidelity at 1-800-421-3844.

4. Stock Options

In accordance with our Plan, any stock options that you have been granted to purchase capital stock of the Company which are vested and exercisable as of the Separation Date must be exercised within three months of the Separation Date. Any such options that are not exercised by that time are forfeited and may not be exercised at any time. In addition, any stock options that you have been granted to purchase capital stock of the Company which are not vested and exercisable as of the Separation Date are forfeited and may not be exercised at any time.

5. Restricted Stock

Any shares of restricted stock that you have been granted that are vested as of the Separation Date are yours to keep. Any shares of restricted stock that you have been granted that are not vested as of the Separation Date are forfeited.

Appendix B

CONSULTING AGREEMENT

Agreement made this 1st day of February, 2013 by and between barnesandnoble.com llc (“B&N”), and Daniel Gilbert (“Consultant”).

1. Scope of Work. Consultant shall provide the following services during the “Term” (as defined below) for 40 hours per week to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company: (i) use best efforts to assist B&N in organizational re-engineering planning; (ii) assisting the Chief Financial Officer of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (the “CFO”) and other officers in OPS transition; (iii) use best efforts to assist B&N in delivering customer service savings identified in respect of B&N’s 2013 fiscal year; (iv) use best efforts to assist B&N with vendor and supplier relationships related to device manufacturing, supply chain and distribution; and (v) use best efforts to assist the Chief Executive Officer of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (the “CEO”) and the CFO in such other capacities as requested by the CEO or CFO, as applicable (collectively, the “Services”). Consultant will use Consultant’s own hardware and property for all work related to this project. In the event that B&N delivers any hardware or property to Consultant in order for Consultant to use in connection with the provision of the Services (for example, laptop, e-reader, badge, or other devices, or property), then Consultant will return said hardware and property to B&N the earlier of upon request or the termination of this Agreement.

2. Compensation/Expenses. The consideration for services hereunder shall be deemed to be subsumed in the consideration set forth in section 2(a)(ii) of the General Release and Waiver between Consultant and the Company with no additional consideration therefore. B&N shall also reimburse Consultant for reasonable and necessary travel (except local commuting) and other reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket expenses incurred by or on behalf of Consultant in connection with the Services performed hereunder; however, expenses totaling in excess of $100.00 in any instance shall be subject to prior written approval by B&N. Consultant shall provide reasonable documentation to employer regarding any expenses. Consultant is responsible for any and all taxes on compensation related to or arising out of this Agreement.

3. Personnel. The Services shall be performed by Consultant personally and not subcontracted.

4. Proprietary Rights. B&N shall own all right, title and interest in and to the documents, information, ideas, techniques, inventions, processes and materials created by Consultant in connection with the performance of Services under this Agreement or arising from such Services (collectively, “Works”). Consultant hereby automatically assigns to B&N, at the time of creation of the Works and without any requirement of further consideration, all right, title and interest (including all patent rights, copyrights, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights in and to such Works). To the extent possible, such Works shall be considered a “work made for hire” for B&N within the meaning of Title 17 of the United States Code. Consultant agrees to fully cooperate with B&N to enable B&N to obtain patent, trademark, service mark and/or trade name registration or copyright protection therefore and to otherwise protect B&N’s rights in the Works including without limitation execution and delivery of instruments of conveyance, as may be appropriate to give full and proper effect to such assignment.

5. Confidentiality. In connection with the Services to be performed hereunder, B&N may disclose technical, financial, business or other information which is confidential, proprietary and constitutes valuable trade secrets of B&N. Consultant will use such information solely for the purposes of performing Services in accordance with this Agreement. Consultant will hold all such information and all information generated in performance of the Services in strict confidence indefinitely (even beyond the Term and termination of this Agreement) and will not disclose such information without prior authorization from B&N’s Chief Executive Officer, CFO, the Vice President of the group for which Services are being performed, or the General Counsel. Consultant shall not use the name or any trademark of B&N in any manner, including, without limitation, in any press release or other advertising materials, without the prior written consent of B&N. During the Term, Consultant shall not represent he is an authorized to bind B&N (or its affiliates), or hold himself out as such.

6. Warranties. Consultant warrants that he/she is not bound by any agreement with any current or former employer or other party that would prevent him/her from fully performing hereunder. Consultant further warrants that neither Services performed hereunder nor Works produced hereunder will infringe or otherwise violate the legal rights of any party, and warrants that his/her performance of the Services shall comply with all applicable laws and

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regulations. Consultant warrants that all Services will be performed in a competent, professional, and workmanlike manner. Consultant warrants that he will comply with the Company’s Code of Conduct and other policies. Consultant warrants that he/she is authorized to perform Services in the United States. Consultant will defend, indemnify and hold B&N harmless against and from all claims, damages, injuries, cost, expenses and losses arising out of Consultant’s breach of the obligations of Confidentiality in paragraph 5, as well as the Warranties in this paragraph 6.

7. Term. This Agreement shall commence on February 2, 2013, and shall terminate on, March 19, 2013 (“Term”). Either party may terminate this Agreement upon ten (10) business days written notice for the other party’s material breach unless such breach is cured within such notice period. Upon termination or completion of performance, or at any time prior thereto upon B&N’s request, Consultant shall return to B&N all documentary information or materials, including all copies in all medium, received from B&N or generated by Consultant during the Term of this Agreement in performance of the Services.

8. Independent Contractor. Consultant is an independent contractor and nothing contained herein shall be deemed to make him/her an employee of B&N. Consultant does not have the authority to represent or bind B&N in any manner and agrees not to hold him/herself out as having that authority. Consultant is not entitled to participate in any of the Company’s benefits plans, and expressly waives such participation, even if his/her employment is reclassified by any government agency or agency or court.

9. Governing Law/Severability. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.

10. Assignment. The rights of Consultant hereunder shall not be assigned or transferred without B&N’s prior written consent.

11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes any oral negotiations and prior writing with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be amended except in writing signed by them. The provisions of Paragraphs 5 through 7 will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

CONSULTANT: Daniel Gilbert		barnesandnoble.com llc
By:		By:
		Its:	Vice President, Human Resources
SSN:	*********	Name:	Michelle Smith
Address:	250 YALE ROAD
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA 94025
Telephone:	**********

EX-15.1

Exhibit 15.1

March 7, 2013

The Board of Directors

Barnes & Noble, Inc.

New York, New York

We are aware of the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-23855, No. 333-69731, No. 333-62210, No. 33-84826 and No. 33-89258) and Form S-8 (No. 333-27033, No. 33-89260, No. 333-90538, No. 333-116382, No. 333-59111, No. 333-160560 and No. 333-183869) of Barnes & Noble, Inc. of our report dated March 7, 2013, relating to the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements that is included in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 26, 2013. Under Rule 436 (C) of the 1933 Act, our report is not a part of the registration statement prepared or certified by accountants within the meaning of Section 7 or 11 of the 1933 Act. It should be noted that we have not performed any procedures subsequent to March 7, 2013.

/s/ Ernst & Young, LLP

Ernst & Young, LLP

New York, New York

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION BY THE

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO

17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a),

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, William J. Lynch, Jr., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended January 26, 2013 of Barnes & Noble, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 7, 2013

By:	/s/ William J. Lynch, Jr.
	William J. Lynch, Jr.
	Chief Executive Officer
	Barnes & Noble, Inc.

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION BY THE

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO

17 CFR 240.13a-14(a)/15(d)-14(a),

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Michael P. Huseby, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended January 26, 2013 of Barnes & Noble, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 7, 2013

By:	/s/ Michael P. Huseby
	Michael P. Huseby
	Chief Financial Officer
	Barnes & Noble, Inc.

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULE 13a-14(b) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AND 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 26, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, William J. Lynch, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ William J. Lynch, Jr.

William J. Lynch, Jr.

Chief Executive Officer

Barnes & Noble, Inc.

March 7, 2013

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULE 13a-14(b) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AND 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the quarterly report of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 26, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael P. Huseby, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, to the best of my knowledge, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Michael P. Huseby

Michael P. Huseby

Chief Financial Officer

Barnes & Noble, Inc.

March 7, 2013

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013 Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	3
B&N Retail
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of stores	677
B&N College
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of stores	678

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Microsoft - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013 Microsoft Commitment	Jan. 26, 2013 Microsoft Other Commitment	Apr. 27, 2012 NewCo	Apr. 27, 2012 NewCo Morrison Series A Preferred	Apr. 27, 2012 NewCo Microsoft	Apr. 27, 2012 NewCo Microsoft Series A Preferred
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock issued				300,000		300,000
Preferred stock issued, aggregate purchase price				$ 300,000		$ 300,000
Percentage of common membership interest					17.60%
Percentage of common membership interest owned by Nook media			82.40%
Advance payments term	3 years	5 years
Advance payments	$ 60,000	$ 25,000

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Gift Cards - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012
Gift Cards [Line Items]
Gift card breakage	$ 6,001	$ 12,554	$ 18,061	$ 23,199
Gift card liabilities	$ 386,704	$ 367,555	$ 386,704	$ 367,555	$ 321,362

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Pearson - Additional Information (Detail) (Pearson Plc, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013
Pearson Plc
Schedule Of Activities And Transactions Associated With Related Cost [Line Items]
Cash investment in Nook Media	$ 89,500
Preferred stock issue	1,789,000
Percentage of membership interest	5.00%
Percentage of common membership interest owned by Pearson plc	78.20%
Preferred membership Interest	16.80%
warrants purchase	5.00%
Fair value of warrants	$ 1,700

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Changes In Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 26, 2013 B&N Retail		Jan. 26, 2013 B&N College	Apr. 28, 2012 B&N College	Jan. 26, 2013 Nook
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 519,685		$ 520,792	$ 225,336		$ 274,070	$ 274,070	$ 20,279
Benefit of excess tax amortization	(3,321)	[1]		(3,321)	[1]
Tikatok Impairment	(1,947)							(1,947)
Ending Balance	$ 514,417		$ 520,792	$ 222,015		$ 274,070	$ 274,070	$ 18,332

[1] The tax basis of goodwill arising from an acquisition during the 52 weeks ended January 29, 2005 exceeded the related basis for financial reporting purposes by approximately $96,576. In accordance with ASC 740-10-30, Accounting for Income Taxes, the Company is recognizing the tax benefits of amortizing such excess as a reduction of goodwill as it is realized on the Company's income tax return.

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Changes in Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Amortizable Intangible Assets and Unamortizable Intangible Assets

			As of January 26, 2013
Amortizable Intangible Assets	Useful Life		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Total
Customer relationships and other acquired intangible assets		3-25	$	271,938	$	44,582	$	227,356
Author contracts		10		18,461		18,434		27
Technology		3-10		10,710		3,814		6,896
Distribution contracts		10		8,325		5,402		2,923
Other		3-10		6,257		5,096		1,161
			$	315,691	$	77,328	$	238,363
Unamortizable Intangible Assets
Trade name							$	293,400
Publishing contracts								21,336
							$	314,736
Total intangible assets							$	553,099

Aggregate Amortization Expense

Aggregate Amortization Expense:
For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013	$	16,176
For the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012	$	12,980

Estimated Amortization Expense

Estimated Amortization Expense:
(12 months ending on or about April 30)
2013	$	21,031
2014	$	18,861
2015	$	15,029
2016	$	11,508
2017	$	10,878

Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 are as follows:

	B&N Retail			B&N College		NOOK			Total Company
Balance as of April 28, 2012	$	225,336			274,070		20,279		$	519,685
Benefit of excess tax amortization (a)		(3,321	)		—		—			(3,321	)
Tikatok Impairment		—			—		(1,947	)		(1,947	)
Balance as of January 26, 2013	$	222,015			274,070		18,332		$	514,417

(a) The tax basis of goodwill arising from an acquisition during the 52 weeks ended January 29, 2005 exceeded the related basis for financial reporting purposes by approximately $96,576. In accordance with ASC 740-10-30, Accounting for Income Taxes, the Company is recognizing the tax benefits of amortizing such excess as a reduction of goodwill as it is realized on the Company’s income tax return.

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Liberty Investment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013 D	Jan. 26, 2013 Private Placement	Aug. 29, 2011 Private Placement	Aug. 18, 2011 Private Placement Series J Preferred Stock
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock issued, shares				204,000
Preferred stock, par value per share				$ 0.001
Aggregate purchase price of Preferred Stock				$ 204,000
Percentage representation of common stock outstanding upon conversion			16.60%
Preferred stock, initial conversion price		$ 17.00
Initial dividend rate for the preferred stock		7.75%
Percentage of conversion price of the preferred stock	150.00%
Number of consecutive trading days applicable to the conversion of preferred stock	20
Issuance cost of investment agreement related to advisory, legal and accounting fees	$ 12,621
Professional fees as dividend, accretion period	10 years

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Pearson

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Pearson

(16) Pearson

On December 21, 2012, NOOK Media entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Pearson plc (Pearson) to make a strategic investment in NOOK Media. That transaction closed on January 22, 2013, and Pearson invested approximately $89,500 of cash in NOOK Media at a post-money valuation of approximately $1,789,000 in exchange for preferred membership interests representing a 5% equity stake in NOOK Media. Following the closing of the transaction, the Company owns approximately 78.2% of the NOOK Media subsidiary and Microsoft, which also holds preferred membership interests, owns approximately 16.8%. The preferred membership interests have a liquidation preference equal to the original investment. In addition, NOOK Media granted warrants to Pearson to purchase up to an additional 5% of NOOK Media under certain conditions at a pre-money valuation of NOOK Media of approximately $1,789,000. The fair value of the preferred membership interests warrant liability was calculated using the Monte Carlo simulation approach.

This methodology values financial derivatives whose value is dependent on an underlying total equity value by sampling random paths for the total equity value. The assumptions that are analyzed and incorporated into the model include closing date, valuation date, sales price of the preferred B shares and warrants, warrant expiration date, time to liquidity event, risk-free rate, volatility, various correlations and the probability of meeting the net sales target. Based on the Company’s analysis, the total fair value of preferred membership interests warrants as of the valuation date was $1,700 and was recorded as a noncurrent asset and a long term liability. The noncurrent asset is being amortized over the vesting period in line with its net sales target.

At closing, NOOK Media and Pearson entered into a commercial agreement with respect to distributing Pearson content in connection with this strategic investment.

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits, all of which, if recognized, would affect effective tax rate	$ 17,169
Accrued interest and penalties included in unrecognized tax benefits	3,874
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 17,169
Tax year subject to examination	2007

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Amortizable Intangible Assets and Unamortizable Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life	3 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 315,691
Accumulated Amortization	77,328
Total	238,363
Unamortizable intangible assets	314,736
Total intangible assets	553,099	564,054	569,488
Trade Name
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Unamortizable intangible assets	293,400
Publishing Contracts
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Unamortizable intangible assets	21,336
Customer Relationships and Other Acquired Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	271,938
Accumulated Amortization	44,582
Total	227,356
Customer Relationships and Other Acquired Intangible Assets | Minimum
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life	3 years
Customer Relationships and Other Acquired Intangible Assets | Maximum
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life	25 years
Author Contracts
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	18,461
Accumulated Amortization	18,434
Total	27
Technology
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	10,710
Accumulated Amortization	3,814
Total	6,896
Technology | Minimum
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life	3 years
Technology | Maximum
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life	10 years
Distribution Contracts
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life	10 years
Gross Carrying Amount	8,325
Accumulated Amortization	5,402
Total	2,923
Other
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	6,257
Accumulated Amortization	5,096
Total	$ 1,161
Other | Minimum
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life	3 years
Other | Maximum
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Useful Life	10 years

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Earnings (Loss) per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Line Items]
Participating securities excluded from the calculation of earnings per share	2,750,951	2,841,629	3,476,296

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Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense			$ 16,930	$ 14,835
Selling And Administrative Expenses
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Restricted Stock Expense	4,078	4,279	12,269	12,410
Restricted Stock Units Expense	758	430	2,228	1,198
Stock Option Expense	887	751	2,208	1,227
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	$ 5,723	$ 5,460	$ 16,705	$ 14,835

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Changes In Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
Tax basis of goodwill in excess of related basis	$ 96,576

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Basis Of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Basis Of Presentation

The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Barnes & Noble, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, Barnes & Noble or the Company).

In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly its consolidated financial position as of January 26, 2013 and the results of its operations for the 13 and 39 weeks and its cash flows for the 39 weeks then ended. These consolidated financial statements are condensed and therefore do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 52 weeks ended April 28, 2012 (fiscal 2012).

Due to the seasonal nature of the business, the results of operations for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 are not indicative of the results to be expected for the 52 weeks ending April 27, 2013 (fiscal 2013).

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Aggregate Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill
Aggregate Amortization Expense	$ 16,176	$ 12,980

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Legal Proceedings

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Legal Proceedings

(20) Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in a variety of claims, suits, investigations and proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of its business, including actions with respect to contracts, intellectual property, taxation, employment, benefits, securities, personal injuries and other matters. The results of these proceedings in the ordinary course of business are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

The Company records a liability when it believes that it is both probable that a liability will be incurred, and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company evaluates, at least quarterly, developments in its legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that has been previously accrued and makes adjustments as appropriate. Significant judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount of a loss or potential loss. The Company may be unable to reasonably estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss for a particular legal contingency for various reasons, including, among others: (i) if the damages sought are indeterminate; (ii) if proceedings are in the early stages; (iii) if there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending proceedings (including motions and appeals); (iv) if there is uncertainty as to the likelihood of settlement and the outcome of any negotiations with respect thereto; (v) if there are significant factual issues to be determined or resolved; (vi) if the proceedings involve a large number of parties; (vii) if relevant law is unsettled or novel or untested legal theories are presented; or (viii) if the proceedings are taking place in jurisdictions where the laws are complex or unclear. In such instances, there is considerable uncertainty regarding the ultimate resolution of such matters, including a possible eventual loss, if any. With respect to the legal matters described below, the Company has determined, based on its current knowledge, that the amount of loss or range of loss, that is reasonably possible including any reasonably possible losses in excess of amounts already accrued, is not reasonably estimable. However, legal matters are inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties, some of which are beyond the Company’s control. As such, there can be no assurance that the final outcome of these matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

The following is a discussion of the material legal matters involving the Company.

Lina v. Barnes & Noble, Inc., and Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. et al.

On August 5, 2011, a purported class action complaint was filed against Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. in the Superior Court for the State of California making the following allegations against defendants with respect to salaried Store Managers at Barnes & Noble stores located in the State of California from the period of August 5, 2007 to present: (1) failure to pay wages and overtime; (2) failure to pay for missed meal and/or rest breaks; (3) waiting time penalties; (4) failure to pay minimum wage; (5) failure to provide reimbursement for business expenses; and (6) failure to provide itemized wage statements. The claims are generally derivative of the allegation that these salaried managers were improperly classified as exempt from California’s wage and hour laws. The complaint contains no allegations concerning the number of any such alleged violations or the amount of recovery sought on behalf of the purported class. The Company was served with the complaint on August 11, 2011. On August 30, 2011, the Company filed an answer in state court, and on August 31, 2011 it removed the action to federal court pursuant to the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, 28 U.S.C. § 1332(d). On October 28, 2011, the district court granted plaintiff’s motion to remand the action back to state court, over the Company’s opposition. On November 7, 2011, the Company petitioned the Ninth Circuit for an appeal of the district court’s remand order. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s remand order on May 18, 2012. The parties are currently engaged in pre-certification discovery. The state court has not yet set a date for plaintiff’s anticipated motion for class certification, and it has not yet set a trial date.

Barnes & Noble, Inc. and Barnesandnoble.com llc v. LSI Corporation and Agere Systems, Inc.

On June 6, 2011, Barnes & Noble, Inc. filed a complaint against LSI Corporation (LSI) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 11-CV-2709 EMC. The complaint sought a declaratory judgment that Barnes & Noble, Inc. does not infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 5,546,420; 5,670,730; 5,862,182; 5,920,552; 6,044,073; 6,119,091; 6,404,732; 6,452,958; 6,707,867 and 7,583,582. Barnes & Noble, Inc. amended the complaint on August 10, 2011 to add barnesandnoble.com llc as a plaintiff, to add Agere Systems, Inc. (Agere) as a defendant, to add a cause of action seeking a declaratory judgment that neither Barnes & Noble, Inc. nor barnesandnoble.com llc infringes U.S. Patent No. 7,477,633, and to add causes of action seeking a declaratory judgment that each of the eleven patents-in-suit is invalid. On November 1, 2011, LSI and Agere answered the amended complaint and asserted counterclaims against Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc, alleging infringement of the eleven patents-in-suit. On November 28, 2011, Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc answered the counterclaims and asserted several affirmative defenses, including the defense that seven of the patents-in-suit are unenforceable as a result of standard-setting misconduct. As required by the District Court’s Local Patent Rules, LSI and Agere served their Disclosure of Asserted Claims and Infringement Contentions on July 2, 2012. In that disclosure, LSI and Agere asserted infringement of only six of the eleven patents they had previously accused Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc of infringing. On January 18, 2013, LSI and Agere notified Barnes & Noble that they were dropping another asserted patent – leaving a total of five asserted patents in the case. The District Court has set certain pretrial dates in the case, including a claim construction hearing beginning on April 29, 2013. The District Court has not yet set a trial date in the case.

Dustin Torrez, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Barnes & Noble, Inc.

On October 11, 2011, a complaint was filed in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of San Francisco against the Company. The complaint is styled as a California state-wide class action. It alleges violations of California Civil Code section 1747.08 (the Song-Beverly Credit Card Act of 1971) due to the Company’s alleged improper requesting and recording of zip codes from California customers who used credit cards as payment. The complaint was re-filed in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of San Francisco on December 23, 2011 as a separate action. The Summons and Complaint have not been served on the Company for either action. On February 10, 2012, the plaintiff filed a request that the action filed in December be dismissed with prejudice.

Kevin Khoa Nguyen, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Barnes & Noble, Inc. 

On April 17, 2012, a complaint was filed in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Orange against the Company. The complaint is styled as a nationwide class action and includes a California state-wide subclass based on alleged cancellations of orders for HP TouchPad Tablets placed on the Company’s website in August 2011. The lawsuit alleges claims for unfair business practices and false advertising under both New York and California state law, violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act under California law, and breach of contract. The complaint demands specific performance of the alleged contracts to sell HP TouchPad Tablets at a specified price, injunctive relief, and monetary relief, but does not specify an amount. The Company submitted its initial response to the complaint on May 18, 2012, and moved to compel plaintiff to arbitrate his claims on an individual basis pursuant to a contractual arbitration provision on May 25, 2012. The court denied the Company’s motion to compel arbitration, and the Company appealed that denial to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Company has also moved to dismiss the complaint and moved to transfer the action to New York. The court granted the Company’s motion to stay on November 26, 2012, and the action has been stayed pending resolution of the Company’s appeal from the court’s denial of its motion to compel arbitration.

Deep9 Corporation v. Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc

On January 1, 2011, Deep9 Corporation (Deep9) filed a complaint against Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. The complaint alleges that Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 5,937,405 and 6,377,951. On February 1, 2011, Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc filed an answer denying infringement and asserting several affirmative defenses. At the same time, Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc filed counterclaims seeking a declaratory judgment that neither Barnes & Noble, Inc. nor barnesandnoble.com llc infringes the patents-in-suit and that each of the two patents-in-suit is invalid. The District Court issued an order regarding claim construction on January 10, 2012 and amended that order on January 24, 2012. On September 21, 2012, the District Court granted Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc’s motion for summary judgment of non-infringement as to both of Deep9’s patents-in-suit, and entered judgment in favor of Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc. On October 16, 2012, Deep9 filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. On December 21, 2012, Deep9 served its Brief of Appellant in the Federal Circuit. On February 15, 2013, Barnes & Noble, Inc. and barnesandnoble.com llc served their Brief of Appellees in the Federal Circuit. Deep9’s Reply Brief of Appellant in the Federal Circuit was filed on March 4, 2013. The Federal Circuit has not yet set a date for oral argument.

Technology Properties Limited et al. v. Barnes & Noble Inc., et al.

On July 24, 2012, Technology Properties Limited, LLC, Phoenix Digital Solutions, LLC, and Patriot Scientific Corporation (collectively, TPL) submitted a complaint to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), captioned Certain Wireless Consumer Electronics Devices and Components thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-853, requesting that the ITC institute an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The complaint alleges that the sale for importation into the United States, the importation, and/or the sale within the United States after importation of Barnes & Noble, Inc.’s NOOK^TM products infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 5,809,336. The complaint also asserts similar claims against the products of 23 other Respondents. The complaint requests that the ITC issue a permanent exclusion order and a permanent cease-and-desist order with respect to these products. On August 21, 2012, the ITC issued a Notice of Institution of Investigation and delegated authority for factfinding on the public interest to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing the case. On September 24, 2012, Barnes & Noble filed a response to the complaint, denying that its products infringe the ‘336 patent and denying that it has engaged in any action that would constitute unlawful sale for importation into the United States, importation, or sale within the United States after importation. Barnes & Noble also asserted ten affirmative defenses. The ALJ subsequently set a procedural schedule that governs the investigation, with the following important dates: fact discovery ends on February 22, 2013; initial expert reports are due March 27, 2013; and expert discovery ends on May 1, 2013. The trial is scheduled for June 3 to June 14, 2013, with a final initial determination due by September 6, 2013, and a target date for ITC resolution of the investigation on January 6, 2014. On February 12, 2013, TPL entered into a stipulation in which it agreed that the NOOK Simple Touch, NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight, NOOK HD, and NOOK HD+ are the only Barnes & Noble products accused of infringement in the investigation; therefore, the NOOK 1^st Edition, NOOK Color, and NOOK Tablet products are no longer accused of infringement in the investigation.

Also on July 24, 2012, TPL filed a complaint against Barnes & Noble, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint similarly alleges that Barnes & Noble is infringing the ‘336 patent through the importation and sale in the United States of NOOK^TM products. The complaint also alleges that Barnes & Noble is infringing two other patents in the same patent family: U.S. Patent No. 5,440,749 and U.S. Patent No. 5,530,890. On September 21, 2012, TPL and Barnes & Noble filed a stipulation agreeing to stay the action pending final resolution of the ITC action. On September 26, 2012, the District Court granted the motion to stay.

PIN Pad Litigation

As previously disclosed, the Company discovered that PIN pads in certain of its stores had been tampered with to allow criminal access to card data and PIN numbers on credit and debit cards swiped through the terminals. Following public disclosure of this matter on October 24, 2012, the Company has been served with four putative class action complaints (three in federal district court in the Northern District of Illinois and one in the Northern District of California), each of which alleges on behalf of national and other classes of customers who swiped credit and debit cards in Barnes & Noble Retail stores common-law claims such as claims for negligence, breach of contract and invasion of privacy, as well as statutory claims such as violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, state data breach notification statutes, and state unfair and deceptive practices statutes. The actions seek various forms of relief including damages, injunctive or equitable relief, multiple or punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, costs, and interest. The putative class action filed in California is in the process of being transferred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where the court has ordered it consolidated with the three putative class actions filed in that court. The plaintiffs have been ordered to file a single consolidated complaint in the case, which the Company expects will contain allegations and prayers for relief substantively similar to those previously reported. It is possible that additional litigation arising out of this matter may be filed on behalf of customers, banks or other card issuers, payment card companies or stockholders seeking damages allegedly arising out of this incident and other related relief.

The Company also has received inquiries related to this matter from the Federal Trade Commission and eight state attorneys general, all of which have either been closed or have not had any recent activity, and the Company intends to cooperate with them if further activity arises. In addition, payment card companies and associations may impose fines by reason of the tampering and federal or state enforcement authorities may impose penalties or other remedies against the Company.

At this point the Company is unable to predict the developments in, outcome of, and economic and other consequences of pending or future litigation or state and federal inquiries related to this matter.

Adrea, LLC

Adrea, LLC (Adrea), a joint venture of Sony, Philips, Discovery Networks and Intertrust, has expressed its belief that the Company must enter into a license for its portfolio of patents and patent applications that Adrea considers essential to eReader technology. The Company has expressed its disagreement to Adrea, and has not entered into a license agreement. As of February 15, 2013, no legal proceedings had been initiated.

Trimmer v. Barnes & Noble

On January 25, 2013, Steven Trimmer (Trimmer), a former Assistant Store Manager (ASM) of the Company, filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York Labor Law (NYLL). Specifically, Trimmer alleges that he and other similarly situated ASMs were improperly classified as exempt from overtime and denied overtime wages prior to July 1, 2010, when the Company reclassified them as non-exempt. The complaint seeks to certify a collective action under the FLSA comprised of ASMs throughout the country employed from January 25, 2010 until July 1, 2010, and a class action under the NYLL comprised of ASMs employed in New York from January 25, 2007 until July 1, 2010. The Company is investigating the allegations and claims in the complaint.

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Shareholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Shareholders' Equity

(19) Shareholders’ Equity

On November 17, 2009, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a dividend, payable to stockholders of record on November 27, 2009 of one right (a Right) per each share of outstanding Common Stock of the Company, par value $0.001 per share (Common Stock), to purchase 1/1000th of a share of Series I Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company (the Preferred Stock), at a price of $100.00 per share (such amount, as may be adjusted from time to time as provided in the Rights Agreement). In connection therewith, on November 17, 2009, the Company entered into a Rights Agreement, dated November 17, 2009 (as amended February 17, 2010, June 23, 2010, October 29, 2010 and August 18, 2011, the Rights Agreement) with Mellon Investor Services LLC, as Rights Agent. The Rights expired on November 17, 2012.

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Tikatok Impairment Charges (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2012	Jan. 26, 2013
Impairment Costs [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 1,973	$ 1,973
Goodwill written off	1,947
Intangible write0ff	$ 26

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Estimated Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2013
Changes In Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Abstract]
2013	$ 21,031
2014	18,861
2015	15,029
2016	11,508
2017	$ 10,878

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Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Subsequent Events

(21) Subsequent Events

On February 25, 2013, the Board of Directors of Barnes & Noble, Inc. received notice from Mr. Leonard Riggio, the Company’s founder, largest stockholder and Chairman of the Board, that Mr. Riggio plans to propose to purchase all of the assets of the retail business of the Company.

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Earnings (Loss) per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s basic and diluted loss per share calculation:

	13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
	January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012
Numerator for basic income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss)	$	(6,058	)		52,031		$	(47,613	)		(11,138	)
Preferred stock dividends		(3,942	)		(3,963	)		(11,825	)		(7,081	)
Accretion of dividends on preferred stock		(739	)		(316	)		(1,508	)		(578	)
Less allocation of earnings and dividends to participating securities		—			(2,735	)		—			—
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(10,739	)		45,017		$	(60,946	)		(18,797	)
Numerator for diluted income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(10,739	)		45,017		$	(60,946	)		(18,797	)
Preferred stock dividends		—			3,963			—			—
Accretion of dividends on preferred stock		—			316			—			—
Effect of dilutive options		—			3			—			—
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(10,739	)		49,299		$	(60,946	)		(18,797	)
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share:
Basic weighted average common shares		58,316			57,371			58,168			57,261
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share:
Basic weighted average common shares		58,316			57,371			58,168			57,261
Preferred shares		—			12,000			—			—
Average dilutive options		—			76			—			—
Diluted weighted average common shares		58,316			69,447			58,168			57,261
Income (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	(0.18	)		0.78		$	(1.05	)		(0.33	)
Diluted	$	(0.18	)		0.71		$	(1.05	)		(0.33	)

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (47,613)	$ (11,138)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization (including amortization of deferred financing fees)	175,444	177,735
Stock-based compensation expense	16,930	14,835
Property and equipment impairment charge	3,959	11,586
Deferred taxes	(2,790)	(1,375)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	1,189	2,365
Decrease in other long-term liabilities	(19,785)	(40,356)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	75,090	(36,334)
Tikatok impairment charge	1,973
Net cash flows provided by operating activities	204,397	117,318
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of distribution center		18,000
Purchases of property and equipment	(111,095)	(123,471)
Net increase in other noncurrent assets	(7,121)	(5,712)
Other investing activities, net	(4,100)
Acquisition of Borders Group, Inc. intellectual property		(14,528)
Net cash flows used in investing activities	(122,316)	(125,711)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of Preferred Membership interest	380,623
Net proceeds from Microsoft Commercial Agreement financing transaction	27,495
Net decrease in credit facility	(324,200)	(211,500)
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options	2,290	1,056
Purchase of treasury stock	(1,220)	(1,650)
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation	326	193
Cash dividends paid to shareholders	(7,883)	(3,118)
Net proceeds from issuance of Series J preferred stock		191,380
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities	77,431	(23,639)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	159,512	(32,032)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	54,131	59,429
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	213,643	27,397
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net:
Receivables, net	(226,962)	(246,560)
Merchandise inventories	(223,108)	(439,536)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	35,000	(7,599)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	490,160	657,361
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net	75,090	(36,334)
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest paid	23,166	25,326
Income taxes (net of refunds)	2,859	2,179
Non-cash financing activity:
Accrued dividend on redeemable preferred stock	$ 3,942	$ 3,963

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Summarized Financial Information of Reportable Segments

Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is presented below:

Sales

	13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
	January 26,			January 28,			January 26,			January 28,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
B&N Retail	$	1,505,151		$	1,677,326		$	3,620,566		$	3,800,380
B&N College		517,228			525,627			1,510,953			1,515,771
NOOK		315,965			426,595			668,287			769,854
Elimination (a)		(114,399	)		(190,424	)		(237,822	)		(336,516	)
Total	$	2,223,945		$	2,439,124		$	5,561,984		$	5,749,489

Sales by Product Line

	13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
	January 26,			January 28,			January 26,			January 28,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Media (b)		64	%		61	%		67	%		66	%
Digital (c)		15	%		20	%		13	%		15	%
Other (d)		21	%		19	%		20	%		19	%
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

Depreciation and Amortization

	13 weeks ended				39 weeks ended
	January 26,		January 28,		January 26,		January 28,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
B&N Retail	$	35,107	$	42,467	$	115,029	$	122,510
B&N College		11,479		11,485		35,053		33,760
NOOK		9,175		6,321		21,327		17,429
Total	$	55,761	$	60,273	$	171,409	$	173,699

Operating Profit (Loss)

	13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
	January 26,			January 28,			January 26,			January 28,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
B&N Retail	$	176,850		$	155,123		$	199,877		$	128,865
B&N College		22,434			23,694			72,615			82,006
NOOK		(199,578	)		(89,144	)		(319,850	)		(202,152	)
Total	$	(294	)	$	89,673		$	(47,358	)	$	8,719

Capital Expenditures

	13 weeks ended				39 weeks ended
	January 26,		January 28,		January 26,		January 28,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
B&N Retail	$	9,132	$	29,665	$	31,998	$	69,212
B&N College		6,230		8,646		29,752		30,042
NOOK		28,780		9,644		49,345		24,217
Total	$	44,142	$	47,955	$	111,095	$	123,471

Total Assets ^(e)

	January 26,		January 28,
	2013		2012
B&N Retail	$	2,162,959	$	2,013,623
B&N College		1,289,732		1,526,739
NOOK		823,570		649,511
Total	$	4,276,261	$	4,189,873

(a) Represents the elimination of intercompany sales from NOOK to Barnes & Noble Retail and Barnes & Noble College on a sell through basis.

(b) Includes tangible books, music, movies, rentals and newsstand.

(c) Includes NOOK^®, related accessories, eContent and warranties.

(d) Includes toys & games, café products, college apparel, gifts and miscellaneous other.

(e) Excludes intercompany balances.

Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Reportable Segments

A reconciliation of operating profit from reportable segments to income (loss) from operations before taxes in the consolidated financial statements is as follows:

	13 weeks ended					39 weeks ended
	January 26,			January 28,		January 26,			January 28,
	2013			2012		2013			2012
Reportable segments operating profit (loss)	$	(294	)	$	89,673	$	(47,358	)	$	8,719
Interest, net		8,772			8,773		25,835			26,675
Consolidated income (loss) before taxes	$	(9,066	)	$	80,900	$	(73,193	)	$	(17,956	)

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Summarized Financial Information Reportable Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012		Jan. 26, 2013		Jan. 28, 2012		Apr. 28, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 2,223,945		$ 2,439,124		$ 5,561,984		$ 5,749,489
Depreciation and amortization	55,761		60,273		171,409		173,699
Sales by Product Line	100.00%		100.00%		100.00%		100.00%
Operating Profit/(Loss)	(294)		89,673		(47,358)		8,719
Capital Expenditures	44,142		47,955		111,095		123,471
Total Assets	4,276,261	[1]	4,189,873	[1]	4,276,261	[1]	4,189,873	[1]	3,765,249
Media
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales by Product Line	64.00%	[2]	61.00%	[2]	67.00%	[2]	66.00%	[2]
Digital
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales by Product Line	15.00%	[3]	20.00%	[3]	13.00%	[3]	15.00%	[3]
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales by Product Line	21.00%	[4]	19.00%	[4]	20.00%	[4]	19.00%	[4]
B&N Retail
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	1,505,151		1,677,326		3,620,566		3,800,380
Depreciation and amortization	35,107		42,467		115,029		122,510
Operating Profit/(Loss)	176,850		155,123		199,877		128,865
Capital Expenditures	9,132		29,665		31,998		69,212
Total Assets	2,162,959	[1]	2,013,623	[1]	2,162,959	[1]	2,013,623	[1]
B&N College
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	517,228		525,627		1,510,953		1,515,771
Depreciation and amortization	11,479		11,485		35,053		33,760
Operating Profit/(Loss)	22,434		23,694		72,615		82,006
Capital Expenditures	6,230		8,646		29,752		30,042
Total Assets	1,289,732	[1]	1,526,739	[1]	1,289,732	[1]	1,526,739	[1]
Nook
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	315,965		426,595		668,287		769,854
Depreciation and amortization	9,175		6,321		21,327		17,429
Operating Profit/(Loss)	(199,578)		(89,144)		(319,850)		(202,152)
Capital Expenditures	28,780		9,644		49,345		24,217
Total Assets	823,570	[1]	649,511	[1]	823,570	[1]	649,511	[1]
Elimination
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ (114,399)	[5]	$ (190,424)	[5]	$ (237,822)	[5]	$ (336,516)	[5]

[1] Excludes intercompany balances.

[2] Includes tangible books, music, movies, rentals and newsstand.

[3] Includes NOOK®, related accessories, eContent and warranties.

[4] Includes toys & games, café products, college apparel, gifts and miscellaneous other.

[5] Represents the elimination of intercompany sales from NOOK to Barnes & Noble Retail and Barnes & Noble College on a sell through basis.

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Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Line Items]
Pension expense	$ 751	$ 504	$ 2,338	$ 1,608
Company contributions for postretirement plan	$ 38	$ 38	$ 113	$ 113

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Sales	$ 2,223,945	$ 2,439,124	$ 5,561,984	$ 5,749,489
Cost of sales and occupancy	1,674,384	1,786,308	4,118,037	4,237,451
Gross profit	549,561	652,816	1,443,947	1,512,038
Selling and administrative expenses	494,094	502,870	1,319,896	1,329,620
Depreciation and amortization	55,761	60,273	171,409	173,699
Operating profit (loss)	(294)	89,673	(47,358)	8,719
Interest expense, net and amortization of deferred financing fees	8,772	8,773	25,835	26,675
Income (Loss) before taxes	(9,066)	80,900	(73,193)	(17,956)
Income taxes	(3,008)	28,869	(25,580)	(6,818)
Net income (loss)	$ (6,058)	$ 52,031	$ (47,613)	$ (11,138)
Income (loss) per common share
Basic	$ (0.18)	$ 0.78	$ (1.05)	$ (0.33)
Diluted	$ (0.18)	$ 0.71	$ (1.05)	$ (0.33)
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic	58,316	57,371	58,168	57,261
Diluted	58,316	69,447	58,168	57,261

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Changes in Intangible Assets and Goodwill - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Oct. 17, 2011
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intellectual property assets		$ 14,528
Intellectual property assets, useful life	3 years
Amortization expense related to acquisition	$ 4,237

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock at Cost
Balance at Apr. 28, 2012	$ 747,657	$ 91	$ 1,340,909	$ (16,635)	$ 481,574	$ (1,058,282)
Comprehensive income:
Net loss	(47,613)				(47,613)
Total comprehensive income	(47,613)
Reduction of junior note	24,292		24,292
Exercise of 180 common stock options	2,291	1	2,290
Stock options and restricted stock tax benefits	(991)		(991)
Stock-based compensation expense	16,930		16,930
Accretive dividend on preferred stockholders	(1,508)				(1,508)
Accrued/paid dividends for preferred stockholders	(11,826)				(11,826)
Treasury stock acquired, 88 shares	(1,220)					(1,220)
Balance at Jan. 26, 2013	$ 728,012	$ 92	$ 1,383,430	$ (16,635)	$ 420,627	$ (1,059,502)

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Legal Proceedings - Additional Information (Detail)	1 Months Ended
	Aug. 05, 2011 Lina	Oct. 11, 2011 Dustin Torrez	Apr. 17, 2012 Kevin Khoa Nguyen	Jul. 24, 2012 Technology Properties Limited Complaint Class Two	Jul. 24, 2012 Technology Properties Limited Complaint Class One	Jun. 06, 2011 LSI Corporation	Jan. 01, 2011 Deep9	Oct. 24, 2012 PIN Pad Litigation Northern District of California	Oct. 24, 2012 PIN Pad Litigation Northern District of Illinois	Jan. 25, 2013 Trimmer
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of putative shareholder derivative complaints filed	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	3	1
Affirmative defenses					10
Product patent infringe				2	1

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Stock-Based Compensation Expense in Selling and Administrative Expenses

For the 13 and 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense in selling and administrative expenses as follows:

	13 weeks ended				39 weeks ended
	January 26, 2013		January 28, 2012		January 26, 2013		January 28, 2012
Restricted Stock Expense	$	4,078		4,279	$	12,269		12,410
Restricted Stock Units Expense		758		430		2,228		1,198
Stock Option Expense		887		751		2,208		1,227
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	$	5,723		5,460	$	16,705		14,835

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Stock-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Stock-Based Compensation

(13) Stock-Based Compensation

For the 13 and 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense in selling and administrative expenses as follows:

	13 weeks ended				39 weeks ended
	January 26, 2013		January 28, 2012		January 26, 2013		January 28, 2012
Restricted Stock Expense	$	4,078		4,279	$	12,269		12,410
Restricted Stock Units Expense		758		430		2,228		1,198
Stock Option Expense		887		751		2,208		1,227
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	$	5,723		5,460	$	16,705		14,835

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Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Estimated life of NOOK, years	2
Nook
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Recognized over	2 years
Deferred Revenue	$ 18,855,000	$ 19,785,000	$ 21,498,000
Nook | Minimum
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Average Percent, NOOK's Sales price	2.00%
Nook | Maximum
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Average Percent, NOOK's Sales price	6.00%
Annual Fee
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Non-refundable, after first 30 days, annual fee	$ 25.00

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Microsoft

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Microsoft

(15) Microsoft

On April 27, 2012, the Company entered into an investment agreement among the Company, Morrison Investment Holdings, Inc. (Morrison), and Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) pursuant to which the Company would form a Delaware limited liability company (NOOK Media), and transfer to NOOK Media the Company’s digital device, digital content and college bookstore businesses and NOOK Media would sell to Morrison, and Morrison would purchase, 300,000 convertible preferred membership interests in NOOK Media (Series A Preferred) for an aggregate purchase price of $300,000.

Concurrently with its entry into this agreement, the Company also entered into a commercial agreement with Microsoft, pursuant to which, among other things, NOOK Media would develop and distribute a Windows 8 application for e-reading and digital content purchases, and an intellectual property license and settlement agreement with Microsoft and Microsoft Licensing GP.

The parties closed Morrison’s investment in NOOK Media and the commercial agreement became effective on October 4, 2012.

Investment Agreement

Pursuant to the agreement, Microsoft invested $300,000 in NOOK Media in exchange for 300,000 Series A Preferred interests, representing approximately 17.6% of the common membership interest in NOOK Media on an as-converted basis as of closing. Following Microsoft’s investment, the Company retained the common membership interest in NOOK Media, representing approximately 82.4% of the common membership interests in NOOK Media (after giving effect to the conversion of the Series A Preferred interests into common membership interests) as of closing. The investment agreement is classified as temporary equity in the mezzanine section of the balance sheet between liabilities and permanent equity, net of investment fees. The temporary equity designation is due to a potential put feature after five years on the preferred membership interests. The preferred membership interests have a liquidation preference equal to the original investment.

Commercial Agreement

Under the commercial agreement, NOOK Media will develop certain applications for Windows 8 for purchasing and consumption of digital reading content. The commercial agreement also requires NOOK Media to use its good faith efforts to undertake an international expansion of the digital business.

As part of the commercial agreement, NOOK Media and Microsoft will share in the revenues, net of certain items, from digital content purchased from NOOK Media by customers using the NOOK Media Windows 8 applications or through certain Microsoft products and services that may be developed in the future and are designed to interact with the NOOK Media online bookstore. Microsoft will make certain guaranteed advance payments to NOOK Media in connection with such revenue sharing. For each of the first three years after the launch of such application for Windows 8, these advance payments will be equal to $60,000 per year. These advance payments will be subject to deferral under certain circumstances. Microsoft will also pay to NOOK Media $25,000 each year for the first five years of the term for purposes of assisting NOOK Media in acquiring local digital reading content and technology development in the performance of NOOK Media’s obligations under the commercial agreement.

The guaranteed advance payments in connection with revenue sharing as well as the amounts received for purposes of assisting NOOK Media in acquiring local digital reading content and technology development received from Microsoft will be treated as debt in accordance with ASC 470-10-25-2, Sales of Future Revenues or Various Other Measures of Income. The Company has estimated the cash flows associated with the commercial agreement and is amortizing the discount on the debt to interest expense over the term of the agreement in accordance with ASC 835-30-35-2, The Interest Method.

Settlement and License Agreement

The patent agreement provides for Microsoft and its subsidiaries to license to the Company and its affiliates certain intellectual property in exchange for royalty payments based on sales of certain devices. Additionally, the Company and Microsoft dismissed certain outstanding patent litigation between the Company, Microsoft and their respective affiliates in accordance with the settlement and license agreement. The Company will record the royalty expense upon future NOOK sales in the income statement in selling and administrative expenses with no expense or liability for the sale of prior devices.

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013
Common stock options exercised, shares	180
Treasury stock acquired, shares	88

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Net income (loss)	$ (6,058)	$ 52,031	$ (47,613)	$ (11,138)
Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$ (6,058)	$ 52,031	$ (47,613)	$ (11,138)

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Gift Cards

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Gift Cards

(8) Gift Cards

The Company sells gift cards which can be used in its stores or on Barnes & Noble.com. The Company does not charge administrative or dormancy fees on gift cards and gift cards have no expiration dates. Upon the purchase of a gift card, a liability is established for its cash value. Revenue associated with gift cards is deferred until redemption of the gift card. Over time, some portion of the gift cards issued are not redeemed. The Company estimates the portion of the gift card liability for which the likelihood of redemption is remote based upon the Company’s historical redemption patterns. The Company records this amount in income on a straight-line basis over a 12-month period beginning in the 13th month after the month the gift card was originally sold. The Company recognized gift card breakage of $6,001 and $12,554 during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively and $18,061 and $23,199 during the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively. The Company had gift card liabilities of $386,704 and $367,555 as of January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jan. 26, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	BKS
Entity Registrant Name	BARNES & NOBLE INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000890491
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--04-27
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		59,887,059

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Other Long-Term Liabilities

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Other Long-Term Liabilities

(9) Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other long-term liabilities consist primarily of deferred rent, obligations under a junior seller note related to the acquisition of B&N College and the Microsoft Commercial Agreement financing transaction (See Note 15). The Company provides for minimum rent expense over the lease terms (including the build-out period) on a straight-line basis. The excess of such rent expense over actual lease payments (net of tenant allowances) is classified as deferred rent. Other long-term liabilities also include accrued pension liabilities, store closing expenses and long-term deferred revenues. The Company had the following long-term liabilities at January 26, 2013, January 28, 2012 and April 28, 2012:

	January 26, 2013		January 28, 2012		April 28, 2012
Deferred rent	$	195,725	$	230,542	$	220,875
Junior seller note		127,250		150,000		150,000
Microsoft Commercial Agreement financing transaction		28,547		—		—
Other		38,503		27,749		34,190
Total long-term liabilities	$	390,025	$	408,291	$	405,065

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2013		Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 213,643		$ 54,131	$ 27,397
Receivables, net	387,459		160,497	396,854
Merchandise inventories, net	1,784,949		1,561,841	1,814,898
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	186,324		221,324	169,535
Total current assets	2,572,375		1,997,793	2,408,684
Property and equipment:
Land and land improvements	2,541		2,541	2,541
Buildings and leasehold improvements	1,208,770		1,196,764	1,191,224
Fixtures and equipment	1,845,100		1,784,492	1,752,333
Property and equipment, gross	3,056,411		2,983,797	2,946,098
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	2,483,042		2,361,142	2,309,607
Net property and equipment	573,369		622,655	636,491
Goodwill	514,417		519,685	520,792
Intangible assets, net	553,099		564,054	569,488
Other noncurrent assets	63,001		61,062	54,418
Total assets	4,276,261	[1]	3,765,249	4,189,873	[1]
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	1,360,613		959,423	1,488,552
Accrued liabilities	563,028		546,495	542,503
Gift card liabilities	386,704		321,362	367,555
Total current liabilities	2,310,345		1,827,280	2,398,610
Long-term debt			324,200	101,600
Long-term deferred taxes	273,475		268,774	275,436
Other long-term liabilities	390,025		405,065	408,291
Redeemable Preferred Shares; $.001 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; 204, 204 and 204 shares issued, respectively	193,220		192,273	191,958
Preferred Membership Interests in NOOK Media, LLC	381,184
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock; $.001 par value; 300,000 shares authorized; 92,139, 90,928 and 91,376 shares issued, respectively	92		91	91
Additional paid-in capital	1,383,430		1,340,909	1,337,777
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(16,635)		(16,635)	(11,630)
Retained earnings	420,627		481,574	543,582
Treasury stock, at cost, 33,810, 33,537 and 33,722 shares, respectively	(1,059,502)		(1,058,282)	(1,055,842)
Total shareholders' equity	728,012		747,657	813,978
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 4,276,261		$ 3,765,249	$ 4,189,873

[1] Excludes intercompany balances.

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Revenue Recognition

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Revenue Recognition

(3) Revenue Recognition

Revenue from sales of the Company’s products is recognized at the time of sale, other than those with multiple elements and FOB destination point shipping terms. The Company’s products are considered delivered once they have been shipped and title and risk of loss have transferred. While the majority of the Company’s shipping terms are FOB shipping point, there are certain third party distribution partners with shipping terms of FOB destination point. Certain of the Company’s sales agreements with these distribution partners contain rights of inspection or acceptance provisions as is standard in the Company’s industry. The Company accrues for estimated sales returns in the period in which the related revenue is recognized based on historical experience and industry standards. Sales taxes collected from retail customers are excluded from reported revenues. All of the Company’s sales are recognized as revenue on a “net” basis, including sales in connection with any periodic promotions offered to customers. The Company does not treat any promotional offers as expenses.

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 605-25, Revenue Recognition, Multiple Element Arrangements and Accounting Standards Updates (ASU) 2009-13 and 2009-14, for multiple-element arrangements that involve tangible products that contain software that is essential to the tangible product’s functionality, undelivered software elements that relate to the tangible product’s essential software and other separable elements, the Company allocates revenue to all deliverables using the relative selling-price method. Under this method, revenue is allocated at the time of sale to all deliverables based on their relative selling price using a specific hierarchy. The hierarchy is as follows: vendor-specific objective evidence, third-party evidence of selling price, or best estimate of selling price. NOOK^® device revenue is recognized at the segment point of sale. (References to NOOK^® include the Company’s NOOK 1^st Edition™, NOOK Wi-Fi 1^st Edition™, NOOK Color™, NOOK Simple Touch™, NOOK Tablet™, NOOK Simple Touch™ with GlowLight^TM, NOOK^® HD and NOOK^® HD+ eBook Reader devices.)

The Company includes post-service customer support (PCS) in the form of software updates and potential increased functionality on a when-and-if-available basis with the purchase of NOOK^® devices from the Company. Using the relative selling price described above, the Company allocates revenue based on the best estimate of selling price for the deliverables as no vendor-specific objective evidence or third-party evidence exists for any of the elements. Revenue allocated to NOOK^® and the software essential to its functionality is recognized at the time of sale, provided all other conditions for revenue recognition are met. Revenue allocated to the PCS is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the 2-year estimated life of NOOK^® devices.

The average percentage of a NOOK^®’s sales price that is deferred for undelivered items and recognized over its 2-year estimated life ranges between 2% and 6%, depending on the type of device sold. The amount of NOOK^®-related deferred revenue as of January 26, 2013, January 28, 2012 and April 28, 2012 was $18,855, $21,498 and $19,785, respectively. These amounts are classified on the Company’s balance sheet in accrued liabilities for the portion that is subject to deferral for one year or less and other long-term liabilities for the portion that is subject to deferral for more than one year.

The Company also pays certain vendors who distribute NOOK^® a commission on the content sales sold through that device. The Company accounts for these transactions as a reduction in the sales price of the NOOK^® based on historical trends of content sales and a liability is established for the estimated commission expected to be paid over the life of the product. The Company recognizes revenue of the content at the point of sale of the content. The Company records revenue from sales of digital content, sales of third-party extended warranties, service contracts and other products, for which the Company is not obligated to perform, and for which the Company does not meet the criteria for gross revenue recognition under ASC 605-45-45, Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent, on a net basis. All other revenue is recognized on a gross basis.

The Company rents both physical and digital textbooks. Revenue from physical textbooks is deferred and recognized over the rental period commencing at point of sale. Revenue for digital textbooks is deferred and recognized over the rental period commencing the earlier of when the textbook has been downloaded or one year from point of sale.

NOOK acquires the rights to distribute digital content from publishers and distributes the content on barnesandnoble.com, NOOK^® devices and other eBookstore platforms. Certain digital content is distributed under an agency pricing model in which the publishers set fixed prices for eBooks and NOOK receives a fixed commission on content sold through the eBookstore. The majority of the Company’s eBook sales are sold under the agency model.

The Barnes & Noble Member Program offers members greater discounts and other benefits for products and services, as well as exclusive offers and promotions via e-mail or direct mail for an annual fee of $25.00, which is non-refundable after the first 30 days. Revenue is recognized over the twelve-month period based upon historical spending patterns for Barnes & Noble Members.

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Reclassifications

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Reclassifications

(2) Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

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Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

(14) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

As of December 31, 1999, substantially all employees of the Company were covered under a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (the Pension Plan). As of January 1, 2000, the Pension Plan was amended so that employees no longer earn benefits for subsequent service. Effective December 31, 2004, the barnesandnoble.com llc (Barnes & Noble.com) Employees’ Retirement Plan (the B&N.com Retirement Plan) was merged with the Pension Plan. Substantially all employees of Barnes & Noble.com were covered under the B&N.com Retirement Plan. As of July 1, 2000, the B&N.com Retirement Plan was amended so that employees no longer earn benefits for subsequent service. Subsequent service continues to be the basis for vesting of benefits not yet vested at December 31, 1999 and June 30, 2000 for the Pension Plan and the B&N.com Retirement Plan, respectively, and the Pension Plan will continue to hold assets and pay benefits. The actuarial assumptions used to calculate pension costs are reviewed annually. Pension expense was $751 and $504 for the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively, and $2,338 and $1,608 for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.

The Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits (the Postretirement Plan) to certain retired employees, limited to those receiving benefits or retired as of April 1, 1993. Total Company contributions charged to employee benefit expenses for the Postretirement Plan were $38 and $38 for the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively, and $113 and $113 for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, respectively.

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Income Taxes

(10) Income Taxes

As of January 26, 2013, the Company had $17,169 of unrecognized tax benefits, all of which, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Company had $3,874 accrued for interest and penalties, which is included in the $17,169 of unrecognized tax benefits noted above.

The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in jurisdictions of each state having an income tax. The tax years that remain subject to examination are primarily 2007 and forward. Some earlier years remain open for a small minority of states.

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Segment Reporting

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Segment Reporting

(6) Segment Reporting

The Company’s three operating segments are: B&N Retail, B&N College and NOOK.

B&N Retail

This segment includes 677 bookstores as of January 26, 2013, primarily under the Barnes & Noble Booksellers trade name. The 677 Barnes & Noble stores generally offer a dedicated NOOK^® area, a comprehensive trade book title base, a café, and departments dedicated to Juvenile, Toys & Games, DVDs, Music, Gift, Magazine and Bargain products. The stores also offer a calendar of ongoing events, including author appearances and children’s activities. The B&N Retail segment also includes the Company’s e-Commerce website, barnesandnoble.com, and its publishing operation, Sterling Publishing.

B&N College

This segment includes 678 stores as of January 26, 2013 that are primarily school-owned stores operated under contracts by B&N College and include sales of digital content within the higher education marketplace through NOOK Study™. The 678 B&N College stores generally offer new, used, rental and digital textbooks, course-related materials, emblematic apparel and gifts, trade books, computer products, NOOK^® products and related accessories, school and dorm supplies, and convenience and café items.

NOOK

This segment includes the Company’s digital business, including the development and support of the Company’s NOOK^® product offerings. The digital business includes digital content such as eBooks, digital newsstand, apps and sales of NOOK^® devices and accessories to third party distribution partners, B&N Retail and B&N College.

Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is presented below:

Sales

	13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
	January 26,			January 28,			January 26,			January 28,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
B&N Retail	$	1,505,151		$	1,677,326		$	3,620,566		$	3,800,380
B&N College		517,228			525,627			1,510,953			1,515,771
NOOK		315,965			426,595			668,287			769,854
Elimination (a)		(114,399	)		(190,424	)		(237,822	)		(336,516	)
Total	$	2,223,945		$	2,439,124		$	5,561,984		$	5,749,489

Sales by Product Line

	13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
	January 26,			January 28,			January 26,			January 28,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Media (b)		64	%		61	%		67	%		66	%
Digital (c)		15	%		20	%		13	%		15	%
Other (d)		21	%		19	%		20	%		19	%
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%

Depreciation and Amortization

	13 weeks ended				39 weeks ended
	January 26,		January 28,		January 26,		January 28,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
B&N Retail	$	35,107	$	42,467	$	115,029	$	122,510
B&N College		11,479		11,485		35,053		33,760
NOOK		9,175		6,321		21,327		17,429
Total	$	55,761	$	60,273	$	171,409	$	173,699

Operating Profit (Loss)

	13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
	January 26,			January 28,			January 26,			January 28,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
B&N Retail	$	176,850		$	155,123		$	199,877		$	128,865
B&N College		22,434			23,694			72,615			82,006
NOOK		(199,578	)		(89,144	)		(319,850	)		(202,152	)
Total	$	(294	)	$	89,673		$	(47,358	)	$	8,719

Capital Expenditures

	13 weeks ended				39 weeks ended
	January 26,		January 28,		January 26,		January 28,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
B&N Retail	$	9,132	$	29,665	$	31,998	$	69,212
B&N College		6,230		8,646		29,752		30,042
NOOK		28,780		9,644		49,345		24,217
Total	$	44,142	$	47,955	$	111,095	$	123,471

Total Assets ^(e)

	January 26,		January 28,
	2013		2012
B&N Retail	$	2,162,959	$	2,013,623
B&N College		1,289,732		1,526,739
NOOK		823,570		649,511
Total	$	4,276,261	$	4,189,873

(a) Represents the elimination of intercompany sales from NOOK to Barnes & Noble Retail and Barnes & Noble College on a sell through basis.

(b) Includes tangible books, music, movies, rentals and newsstand.

(c) Includes NOOK^®, related accessories, eContent and warranties.

(d) Includes toys & games, café products, college apparel, gifts and miscellaneous other.

(e) Excludes intercompany balances.

A reconciliation of operating profit from reportable segments to income (loss) from operations before taxes in the consolidated financial statements is as follows:

	13 weeks ended					39 weeks ended
	January 26,			January 28,		January 26,			January 28,
	2013			2012		2013			2012
Reportable segments operating profit (loss)	$	(294	)	$	89,673	$	(47,358	)	$	8,719
Interest, net		8,772			8,773		25,835			26,675
Consolidated income (loss) before taxes	$	(9,066	)	$	80,900	$	(73,193	)	$	(17,956	)

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Research and Development Costs for Software Products

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Research and Development Costs for Software Products

(4) Research and Development Costs for Software Products

The Company follows the guidance in ASC 985-20, Cost of Software to Be Sold, Leased or Marketed, regarding software development costs to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Capitalization of software development costs begins upon the establishment of technological feasibility and is discontinued when the product is available for sale. A certain amount of judgment and estimation is required to assess when technological feasibility is established, as well as the ongoing assessment of the recoverability of capitalized costs. The Company’s products reach technological feasibility shortly before the products are released and therefore research and development costs are generally expensed as incurred.

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Earnings (Loss) per Share

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Earnings (Loss) per Share

(5) Earnings (Loss) per Share

In accordance with ASC 260-10-45, Share-Based Payment Arrangements and Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method, the Company’s unvested restricted shares, unvested restricted stock units and shares issuable under the Company’s deferred compensation plan are considered participating securities. During periods of net income, the calculation of earnings per share for common stock are reclassified to exclude the income attributable to unvested restricted shares, unvested restricted stock units and shares issuable under the Company’s deferred compensation plan from the numerator and exclude the dilutive impact of those shares from the denominator. Diluted earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended January 28, 2012 was calculated using the two-class method for stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units and the if-converted method for the preferred stock.

During periods of net loss, no effect is given to the participating securities because they do not share in the losses of the Company. Due to the net loss during the 13 weeks ended January 26, 2013, 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 and January 28, 2012, participating securities in the amount of 2,750,951, 2,841,629 and 3,476,296, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of loss per share using the two-class method because the effect would be antidilutive. The Company’s outstanding stock options and accretion/payments of dividends on preferred shares were also excluded from the calculation of loss per share using the two-class method because the effect would be antidilutive.

The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s basic and diluted loss per share calculation:

	13 weeks ended						39 weeks ended
	January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012			January 26, 2013			January 28, 2012
Numerator for basic income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss)	$	(6,058	)		52,031		$	(47,613	)		(11,138	)
Preferred stock dividends		(3,942	)		(3,963	)		(11,825	)		(7,081	)
Accretion of dividends on preferred stock		(739	)		(316	)		(1,508	)		(578	)
Less allocation of earnings and dividends to participating securities		—			(2,735	)		—			—
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(10,739	)		45,017		$	(60,946	)		(18,797	)
Numerator for diluted income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(10,739	)		45,017		$	(60,946	)		(18,797	)
Preferred stock dividends		—			3,963			—			—
Accretion of dividends on preferred stock		—			316			—			—
Effect of dilutive options		—			3			—			—
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	$	(10,739	)		49,299		$	(60,946	)		(18,797	)
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share:
Basic weighted average common shares		58,316			57,371			58,168			57,261
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share:
Basic weighted average common shares		58,316			57,371			58,168			57,261
Preferred shares		—			12,000			—			—
Average dilutive options		—			76			—			—
Diluted weighted average common shares		58,316			69,447			58,168			57,261
Income (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	(0.18	)		0.78		$	(1.05	)		(0.33	)
Diluted	$	(0.18	)		0.71		$	(1.05	)		(0.33	)

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Changes in Intangible Assets and Goodwill

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Changes in Intangible Assets and Goodwill

(7) Changes in Intangible Assets and Goodwill

			As of January 26, 2013
Amortizable Intangible Assets	Useful Life		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Total
Customer relationships and other acquired intangible assets		3-25	$	271,938	$	44,582	$	227,356
Author contracts		10		18,461		18,434		27
Technology		3-10		10,710		3,814		6,896
Distribution contracts		10		8,325		5,402		2,923
Other		3-10		6,257		5,096		1,161
			$	315,691	$	77,328	$	238,363
Unamortizable Intangible Assets
Trade name							$	293,400
Publishing contracts								21,336
							$	314,736
Total intangible assets							$	553,099

Amortizable intangible assets are generally amortized over their useful life on a straight-line basis, with the exception of certain items such as customer relationships and other acquired intangible assets, which are amortized on an accelerated basis.

Aggregate Amortization Expense:
For the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013	$	16,176
For the 39 weeks ended January 28, 2012	$	12,980

Estimated Amortization Expense:
(12 months ending on or about April 30)
2013	$	21,031
2014	$	18,861
2015	$	15,029
2016	$	11,508
2017	$	10,878

On October 17, 2011, the Company finalized the purchase of certain intellectual property assets from the Borders Group, Inc. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for $14,528 including acquisition related fees. These intellectual property assets include a customer list, trade names and URLs. The Company accounted for the transaction as an asset purchase, and these assets are included on its consolidated balance sheet as Intangible Assets. The intangible assets are being amortized on an accelerated basis over a three-year period, commencing October 17, 2011. Amortization expense related to the acquisition for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 was $4,237.

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the 39 weeks ended January 26, 2013 are as follows:

	B&N Retail			B&N College		NOOK			Total Company
Balance as of April 28, 2012	$	225,336			274,070		20,279		$	519,685
Benefit of excess tax amortization (a)		(3,321	)		—		—			(3,321	)
Tikatok Impairment		—			—		(1,947	)		(1,947	)
Balance as of January 26, 2013	$	222,015			274,070		18,332		$	514,417

(a) The tax basis of goodwill arising from an acquisition during the 52 weeks ended January 29, 2005 exceeded the related basis for financial reporting purposes by approximately $96,576. In accordance with ASC 740-10-30, Accounting for Income Taxes, the Company is recognizing the tax benefits of amortizing such excess as a reduction of goodwill as it is realized on the Company’s income tax return.

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Other Long-Term Liabilities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Long-Term Liabilities

The Company had the following long-term liabilities at January 26, 2013, January 28, 2012 and April 28, 2012:

	January 26, 2013		January 28, 2012		April 28, 2012
Deferred rent	$	195,725	$	230,542	$	220,875
Junior seller note		127,250		150,000		150,000
Microsoft Commercial Agreement financing transaction		28,547		—		—
Other		38,503		27,749		34,190
Total long-term liabilities	$	390,025	$	408,291	$	405,065

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Credit Facility - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Apr. 29, 2011 Amended Credit Agreement Y	Jan. 26, 2013 Amended Credit Agreement	Jan. 26, 2013 2009 Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility, borrowing capacity			$ 1,000,000
Credit facility maturity term, in years			5
Increase in commitments under credit agreement, maximum			300,000
Percentage of Loan Cap under Amended Credit Agreement			10.00%
Amount of Loan Cap under Amended Credit Agreement			50,000
Amortization of deferred financing fees				10,180	6,580
Unamortized deferred costs					16,341
Deferred financing amortization term				5 years
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding	0	101,600
Letters of credit, outstanding amount	$ 34,567	$ 32,568

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Credit Facility

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Credit Facility

(12) Credit Facility

On April 27, 2012, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing agreement with Bank of America, N.A. entered into on April 29, 2011, as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders in order to permit the transactions contemplated by the investment agreement among the Company, Morrison Investment Holdings, Inc., and Microsoft Corporation and to make certain other changes to the Company’s 2011 Amended Credit Agreement in connection therewith. On December 21, 2012, the Company entered into an amendment to its existing agreement with Bank of America, N.A. entered into on April 29, 2011, as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders in order to permit the transactions contemplated by the investment agreement between NOOK Media LLC and a subsidiary of Pearson plc and make certain other changes to the Company’s 2011 Amended Credit Agreement in connection therewith. The 2011 Amended Credit Agreement, as amended and modified to date, is hereinafter referred to as the 2012 Amended Credit Facility.

On April 29, 2011, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders, which amended and restated the credit agreement (the 2009 Credit Agreement) entered into on September 30, 2009 with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and swing line lender, and other lenders. Under the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement, Lenders are providing up to $1,000,000 in aggregate commitments under a five-year asset-backed revolving credit facility, which is secured by eligible inventory with the ability to include eligible real estate and accounts receivable and related assets. Borrowings under the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement are limited to a specified percentage of eligible inventories and accounts receivable and accrued interest, at the election of the Company, at Base Rate or LIBO Rate, plus, in each case, an Applicable Margin (each term as defined in the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement). In addition, the Company has the option to request an increase in commitments under the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement by up to $300,000, subject to certain restrictions.

The 2011 Amended Credit Agreement requires Availability (as defined in the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement) to be greater than the greater of (i) 10% of the Loan Cap (as defined in the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement) and (ii) $50,000. In addition, the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement contains covenants that limit, among other things, the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, create liens, make investments, make restricted payments, merge or acquire assets, and contains default provisions that are typical for this type of financing, among other things. Proceeds from the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement are used for general corporate purposes, including seasonal working capital needs.

As a result of the 2011 Amended Credit Agreement, $6,580 of deferred financing fees related to the 2009 Credit Facility were written off in fiscal 2011, and included in net interest expenses. The remaining unamortized deferred costs of $16,341 and new charges of $10,180 relating to the Company’s 2011 Amended Credit Facility were deferred and are being amortized over the five-year term of the 2011 Amended Credit Facility.

The Company had no outstanding debt under the 2012 Amended Credit Facility as of January 26, 2013 compared with $101,600 as of January 28, 2012. The Company had $34,567 of outstanding letters of credit under its 2012 Amended Credit Facility as of January 26, 2013 compared with $32,568 as of January 28, 2012.

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Tikatok Impairment Charge

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Tikatok Impairment Charge

(17) Tikatok Impairment Charge

During the 13 weeks ended October 27, 2012, the Company decided to shut down the operations of Tikatok. Tikatok was an online platform where parents and their children and others can write, illustrate and publish stories into hardcover and paperback books. This decision resulted in an impairment charge of $1,973, including the write off of goodwill of $1,947 and intangible assets of $26 during the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The effect of Tikatok operations is not material to the overall results of the Company.

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Long-Term Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred rent	$ 195,725	$ 220,875	$ 230,542
Junior seller note	127,250	150,000	150,000
Microsoft Commercial Agreement financing transaction	28,547
Other	38,503	34,190	27,749
Total long-term liabilities	$ 390,025	$ 405,065	$ 408,291

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Reconciliation of Operating Profit From Reportable Segments to Income (Loss) From Operations Before Taxes in Consolidated Financial Statements (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reportable segments operating profit (loss)	$ (294)	$ 89,673	$ (47,358)	$ 8,719
Interest, net	8,772	8,773	25,835	26,675
Consolidated income (loss) before taxes	$ (9,066)	$ 80,900	$ (73,193)	$ (17,956)

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 26, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
Redeemable Preferred Shares, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Redeemable Preferred Shares, shares authorized	5,000	5,000	5,000
Redeemable Preferred Shares, shares issued	204	204	204
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	300,000	300,000	300,000
Common stock, shares issued	92,139	91,376	90,928
Treasury stock, shares	33,810	33,722	33,537

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Merchandise Inventories

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Merchandise Inventories

(1) Merchandise Inventories

Merchandise inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined primarily by the retail inventory method under both the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis and the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis. B&N College’s textbook and trade book inventories are valued using the LIFO method, where the related reserve was not material to the recorded amount of the Company’s inventories or results of operations at January 26, 2013. NOOK merchandise inventories are recorded based on the average cost method.

Market is determined based on the estimated net realizable value, which is generally the selling price. Reserves for non-returnable inventory are based on the Company’s history of liquidating non-returnable inventory.

The Company also estimates and accrues shortage for the period between the last physical count of inventory and the balance sheet date. Shortage rates are estimated and accrued based on historical rates and can be affected by changes in merchandise mix and changes in actual shortage trends.

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Shareholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Dividend declared date	Nov. 17, 2009
Dividend payable, record date	Nov. 27, 2009
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Proportion of preferred stock in common stock	1/1000th
Preferred stock price per share	$ 100.00
Rights expiry date	November 17, 2012
Series I Preferred Stock
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, par value per share	$ 0.001

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Liberty Investment

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Liberty Investment

(18) Liberty Investment

On August 18, 2011, the Company entered into an investment agreement between the Company and Liberty GIC, Inc. (Liberty), a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation, pursuant to which the Company issued and sold to Liberty, and Liberty purchased, 204,000 shares of the Company’s Series J Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (Preferred Stock), for an aggregate purchase price of $204,000, in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act. The shares of Preferred Stock will be convertible, at the option of the holders, into shares of Common Stock representing 16.6% of the Common Stock outstanding as of August 29, 2011, (after giving pro forma effect to the issuance of the Preferred Stock), based on the initial conversion rate. The initial conversion rate reflects an initial conversion price of $17.00 and is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The initial dividend rate for the Preferred Stock is equal to 7.75% per annum of the initial liquidation preference of the Preferred Stock, to be paid quarterly and subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The Preferred Stock is mandatorily redeemable on August 18, 2021 and may be redeemed at the discretion of the Company anytime after August 17, 2016. Starting August 18, 2013, if the closing price of the Common Stock exceeds 150% of the then-applicable conversion price of the Preferred Stock for 20 consecutive trading days, the Company may require conversion of all the Preferred Stock to Common Stock.

The holders of shares of Series J Preferred Stock will be entitled to vote on all matters presented to the holders of common stock (as a single class with such holders), on an as-converted basis. In addition, for so long as Liberty and its affiliates continue to meet certain ownership requirements, the holders of the Series J Preferred Stock voting as a separate class will be entitled to elect two directors to the Board, and Liberty will have consent rights under the investment agreement over certain matters.

The entry into the investment agreement and the issuance and sale of the Preferred Stock was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors following a recommendation made by a Special Committee of the Board of Directors. The terms, rights, obligations and preferences of the Preferred Stock are set forth in a Certificate of Designations of the Company, which was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on August 18, 2011. On August 18, 2011, the Company amended the Rights Agreement to reflect the issuance of the Preferred Stock.

The Preferred Stock does not meet the categories of ASC 480-10, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, and is therefore reported as temporary equity for classification purposes. The related issuance costs, which include advisory, legal and accounting fees, of $12,621 were recorded in temporary equity as a reduction of the proceeds from the Liberty investment. The Company will be required to accrete these fees on a straight-line basis as dividends over the ten-year term. This is in line with ASC 480-10-S99 for SEC registrants, which requires shares to be classified outside of permanent equity as temporary equity or mezzanine equity when there are events not solely within the control of the issuer that could trigger redemption. The Company has determined that the various embedded options did not require bifurcation from the Preferred Stock. Additionally, the Company concluded that a beneficial conversion feature did not exist as the effective conversion price was greater than the Company’s share price on the commitment date.

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Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 26, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Numerator for basic income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss)	$ (6,058)	$ 52,031	$ (47,613)	$ (11,138)
Preferred stock dividends	(3,942)	(3,963)	(11,825)	(7,081)
Accretion of dividends on preferred stock	(739)	(316)	(1,508)	(578)
Less allocation of earnings and dividends to participating securities		(2,735)
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	(10,739)	45,017	(60,946)	(18,797)
Numerator for diluted income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	(10,739)	45,017	(60,946)	(18,797)
Preferred stock dividends	3,942	3,963	11,825	7,081
Accretion of dividends on preferred stock	739	316	1,508	578
Effect of dilutive options		3
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders	(10,739)	49,299	(60,946)	(18,797)
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share:
Basic weighted average common shares	58,316	57,371	58,168	57,261
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share:
Basic weighted average common shares	58,316	57,371	58,168	57,261
Preferred shares		$ 12,000
Average dilutive options		76
Diluted weighted average common shares	58,316	69,447	58,168	57,261
Income (loss) per common share:
Basic	$ (0.18)	$ 0.78	$ (1.05)	$ (0.33)
Diluted	$ (0.18)	$ 0.71	$ (1.05)	$ (0.33)

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Fair Values of Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Jan. 26, 2013

Fair Values of Financial Instruments

(11) Fair Values of Financial Instruments

In accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, the fair value of an asset is considered to be the price at which the asset could be sold in an orderly transaction between unrelated, knowledgeable and willing parties. A liability’s fair value is defined as the amount that would be paid to transfer the liability to a new obligor, not the amount that would be paid to settle the liability with the creditor. Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are measured using a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include:

Level 1 – Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices in active markets

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring the Company to develop its own assumptions

The Company’s financial instruments include cash, receivables, accounts payable and preferred membership interests warrants. The fair values of cash, receivables and accounts payable approximates carrying values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company believes that its credit facility approximates fair value since interest rates are adjusted to reflect current rates. The Company believes that the terms and conditions of the junior seller note are consistent with comparable market debt issues. The fair value of the preferred membership interests warrants was determined using the Monte Carlo simulation method (see Note 16).