Barnes & Noble Adds a Third Passaic County Store in Wayne, NJ

Author Kristine Lombardi to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, November 18^th, 2026

Wayne, NJ – November 11^th, 2026

Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new Wayne, NJ bookstore on Wednesday, November 18^th at 9AM ET. Joining its established Barnes & Noble locations at Clifton Commons and Woodland Park, the new Wayne Barnes & Noble is conveniently located on busy Route 23, between New York Avenue and Packanack Lake Road (1308 Route 23, Wayne, NJ 07470), in the former Gary’s Wine & Marketplace space, next to Ski Barn.

The new Barnes & Noble will offer an extensive 22,000 square feet of carefully curated books, and an impressive selection of toys, games, magazines, vinyl, DVD’s, stationery and more. The store will also benefit from a Barnes & Noble Café.

Wayne Barnes & Noble bookstore will officially open to the public at 9:00 AM Eastern on Wednesday the 18^th, with local authorKristine Lombardi cutting the ribbon and signing copies of her beloved book, Crouton: One Cat’s Adoption Tale. Costume Character Arthur will also join the festivities and host special story time events over the weekend.

The new Wayne Barnes & Noble is one of 60 new stores to open in 2026 as the bookseller continues its rapid expansion. Barnes & Noble now boasts over 740 bookstores, having been below 600 stores as recently as 2023. The success of the bookseller has been accelerating as the strategy to empower local bookselling teams to curate their own store has transformed its fortunes. The new stores have had particular success, creating exceptional local bookstores that marry the best traditions of independent bookselling with the resources of the historic chain.

Barnes & Noble Premium and Rewards Members will earn double stamps on all purchases made between November 18^th and November 22^nd. Customers who are not yet Members are encouraged to sign up and start earning stamps and rewards right away.

Everyone who visits the new Wayne Barnes & Noble during the grand opening will have access to exclusive deals, like $50 off any NOOK device. Customers can also save 40% on all DVD, Blu-ray, and 4k Ultra HD movies.

“Over the last 5 years, Barnes & Noble has had extraordinary success with opening new stores in place of older stores across North New Jersey,” said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble. “In Paramus, Union, Ledgewood and Livingston we were forced to close stores, happily now all reopened in new and dramatically more successful locations. Now our booksellers break new ground, opening for the first time a major bookstore in Wayne. We are delighted to expand our presence in New Jersey.”

Store Manager Richard Oswald, who has been a bookseller with Barnes and Noble for the last 10 years said, “Opening a new store gives the team the opportunity to tailor the store to the wants and needs of your community. We are very proud of what we have created and look forward to introducing this new Barnes & Noble to the community in Wayne, NJ.”

Customers can discover more about upcoming events and news by following @bnwaynenj on social media.

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