New York, NY – December 15, 2008 – Customers of Barnes & Noble.com (www.bn.com), the online destination for Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) the world’s largest bookseller, can place orders up to midnight on December 18 and use “Fast & Free Shipping” on orders of $25 or more and receive gifts in time for Christmas. 

In Manhattan, the popular Same Day Delivery service is available through December 24 for delivery to Manhattan, NY, addresses; orders placed by 11:00 am ET will be delivered by 7:00 pm on the same day.  Barnes & Noble’s online Holiday Delivery Calendar helps customers select the shipping method that will ensure delivery in time for the holidays.  See site for details. (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/holiday-gifts/deadlines.asp)

Barnes & Noble’s holiday gift cards make great gifts.  The cards can be purchased and redeemed online at Barnes & Noble.com or at Barnes & Noble stores and have no expiration date or dormancy fees.  See site for details. 

Themed gift cards include:

• Holiday Gift Cards – A wide selection of holiday-themed gift cards for both children and adults.
• $1,000 Gift Cards – The ultimate gift for the holidays. An extra special gift to shop our vast selection of books, DVDs, CDs, Toys, Home Accessories, and even Café Treats.  Perfect for book lovers and movie buffs looking to expand their collections, or college students with huge reading lists. (Available only online at Barnes & Noble.com.)
• Custom Gift Cards – Customized with a photo and personal message. The gift cards come with a greeting card. (Available only online at Barnes & Noble.com.)

For those last minute gifts, customers can send a Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificate in seconds.  Barnes & Noble.com Online Gift Certificates can be sent directly to a recipient’s e-mail account (redeemable only at Barnes & Noble.com).