Barnes & Noble Re-Launches SparkNotes.com

New York, NY - September 17, 2009 - Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the world's largest bookseller, announced today the online re-launch of SparkNotes, the number one study aid website that offers today's most popular study guides, discussion forums and learning aids to help students figure out any subject fast and have fun doing it. As students nationwide get back to their books, SparkNotes.com has geared up for the start of the school year with an updated user-friendly design; new and enhanced content and tools such as interactive quizzes, flashcards and polls; and advice and tips on all aspects of school life from a range of expert bloggers.