Barnes & Noble Finds a Home in Queen Creek, AZ

Author Alana Yazzie to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, November 11^th, 2026

Queen Creek, AZ – November 4^th, 2026  -Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new Queen Creek, AZ bookstore on Wednesday, November 11^th. Situated in the heart of Queen Creek, now one of the fastest-growing towns in the United States, the new Barnes & Noble Queen Creek, AZ is located in the Queen Creek Marketplace, 21546 S Ellsworth Loop Road, in the former Dollar Tree space adjacent to Burlington.

The new Barnes & Noble will offer more than 15,000 square feet of books, together with the curation of toys, games, magazines, vinyl, DVD’s and stationery expected of the bookseller. The store will also benefit from a Barnes & Noble Café. The new Queen Creek, AZ store follows hot on the heels of the highly successful October launch of the Oracle Wetmore, AZ store where more than 650 enthusiastic customers showed up to celebrate the opening. This new location brings the statewide presence to 19 stores with more planned for early 2027.

Queen Creek Barnes & Noble bookstore will officially open to the public at 10AM Pacific on Wednesday the 11^th, with local author Alana Yazzie cutting the ribbon and signing copies of their acclaimed book, The Modern Navajo Kitchen. Adding to the opening weekend festivities, Costume Character Cat in the Hat will make special appearances and host story time throughout the weekend.

Queen Creek is one of 5 communities across the country to welcome a new Barnes & Noble on November 4^th as the bookseller continues toward the opening of 60 new stores in 2026. With more than 735 bookstores now open nationwide, compared with fewer than 600 in 2023, Barnes & Noble continues its remarkable expansion. The Queen Creek bookstore embodies the company’s approach to creating exceptional local bookstores, with each store team of booksellers curating their own bookstore, supported by the resources of the historic chain.

Barnes & Noble Premium and Rewards Members will earn double stamps on all purchases made between November 11^th and 15^th. Customers who are not yet Members are encouraged to sign up and start earning stamps and rewards right away.

Everyone who visits the new Queen Creek 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.

“It is wonderful to bring a bookstore to a community with the energy and growth of Queen Creek,” said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble. “We have a terrific team of booksellers ready to make this a welcoming and vibrant bookstore for local readers.”

Barnes & Noble is enjoying a period of tremendous growth as the strategy to hand control of each bookstore to its local booksellers has proven so successful. The bookseller is experiencing strong sales in its existing stores and has been opening many new stores after more than 15 years of declining store numbers.

Store Manager Maria Wright, who has been with Barnes and Noble for 28 years said, “We will create become a bookstore where customers can mingle with other readers and share their love of books, or meet up with a friend for a cup of coffee and a delicious pastry. We are looking forward to watching the next generation of readers grow up in our bookstore.”

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

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