For Immediate Release Contact: Cassie Taylor-Potts Community Relations Manager 1442 Turner McCall Blvd 706-232-3243 Barnes & Noble at Riverbend Marketplace to Host Discovery Friday on November 22 First-Ever Celebration Includes Special Activities, Games and Giveaways Enter for a Chance to Win a $1,000 Barnes & Noble Shopping Spree New York, New York – November 11, 2013 –Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), one of the world’s largest booksellers and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced the Barnes & Noble store in the Riverbend Marketplace will host Discovery Friday on November 22, an all-day event created to serve as the official launch of the holiday shopping season and help customers experience the thrill of discovering the perfect gifts for friends and family. On Discovery Friday, which falls exactly one week before Black Friday, Barnes & Noble at Riverbend Marketplace will host fun and festive games, activities and giveaways, including local authors, a puppet show, and performances from local theaters. Customers can also enter for a chance to win a $1,000 Barnes & Noble shopping spree, with five lucky winners to be chosen from across the country. “Barnes & Noble offers the ultimate holiday shopping experience for customers who enjoy the art of discovery and personalized service and recommendations from our knowledgeable booksellers,” said Cassie Taylor-Potts, community relations manager. “Discovery Friday celebrates our customers by bringing the spirit of fun and discovery to their holiday shopping experience and offering them an incredible lineup of events and activities. We can’t wait for shoppers to discover what we’ll have in store on November 22.” In addition to the vast array of local activities, Discovery Friday will also feature great values to help customers get a jump on their holiday shopping. Special one-day NOOK® offers and Discovery Friday deals will be available in-store on November 22, and Barnes & Noble’s thousands of knowledgeable booksellers will be on the front lines to offer shoppers complimentary gift advice and personalized picks for even the most difficult to buy for recipients on their holiday lists. Discover Local In-Store Entertainment for the Whole Family With something for all ages to enjoy, Discovery Friday brings holiday festivities to Barnes & Noble at Riverbend Marketplace with a fantastic lineup of Storytimes, family games and other engaging activities and competitions. Special highlights include: Local Author signings with the following authors • Ryan Boyle • John Hickman • Janie Dempsey Watts • Mike Ragland • Gowanda McCrary • Sylvia Boling • S.J. Russell • Roy Mitchell • Phillip David Lindsey • Aletia Dupree with samplings from her cookbook Special performances • Rome/Floyd County library puppet show • Shorter University Drama team • Rome High School Drama team • Rome Little Theater • Duck Dynasty cut-out beards photo station and giveaway • Holiday-themed Storytimes featuring much-loved favorites at the following times: o 10 a.m. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie o 2 p.m. The Day the Crayons Quit o 7 p.m. The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition • Family-friendly games, including Lego Chima CHI Battles racing tournament and a Moleskine-sponsored “Every Reader is a Writer” activity • Barnes & Noble Café games and puzzles available to play, featuring Scrabble, Rummy, Spades and many more. Customers will also receive a collectible toy with a Café purchase while supplies last. • Activities for kids and teens featuring top books like The Heroes of Olympus series, Divergent series, The Fault in Our Stars The Fifth Wave and SparkNotes’ popular No Fear Shakespeare series Visit bn/DiscoveryFriday to learn more and discover all the exciting activities and special guests that will be available at Barnes & Noble Riverbend Marketplace and other locations nationwide on November 22.
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 03:01:39 +0000
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