Barnes & Noble Introduces New NOOK® Reading Tablet 8.7 Designed with Lenovo

B&N Premium Members Save 10% on all NOOK Tablets & Accessories

New York, NY – February 23, 2026 – Barnes & Noble is excited to announce their newest device, The NOOK^® Reading Tablet 8.7, built in collaboration with Lenovo. The newest member of the Barnes & Noble NOOK suite is now available for preorder, with a release date in mid-March. The device boasts 64 GB¹ of storage (up to 128 GB with microSD card purchased separately) and a battery life of over 16 hours², with 15W Quick Charge supported. The lightweight framework of the new NOOK compliments its sleek design, and is available in two colors: Luna Gray, as well as Seafoam Green, a Barnes & Noble Exclusive shade.

“I’m thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our family of NOOK devices, the NOOK Reading Tablet 8.7. Our reading tablet offers the most vivid and immersive way to enjoy digital books, magazines, graphic novels and more,” said Bill Castle, Director of NOOK and Media. “Our ongoing partnership with Lenovo allows us to offer the NOOK experience in a great value priced, optimally sized tablet designed specifically for readers. The best part? No pesky ads to distract you from enjoying your new NOOK. Keep an eye out for more new announcements from NOOK in the coming months!”

The Lenovo OEM Solutions team provides the combination of quality, trusted products with support and customization capabilities that allow for easy deployments to enhance the end-user experience out of the box.

The 8.7” color display features TÜV Rheinland^® certified eye protection³ to protect against blue light, offers Grayscale, Chromatic & Immersive Reading modes, and is fingerprint resistant. The tablet also comes with a front and rear camera to ensure customers can store their favorite memories along with their favorite stories, all conveniently on the same device. Along with audiobooks and Bluetooth^® compatibility, the tablet sports a 3.5mm audio jack and dual speakers optimized with Dolby Atmos^® for an ideal streaming experience, as well as a USB-C port for varied headphone options, charging and data transfer purposes.

Customers will find over 4.5 million eBooks, magazines, newspapers, manga and more available on the pre-loaded NOOK^® app. Covers are available in 4 colors; Matte Black, Metallic Blue, Blush and Lavender. Explore all the features, specs and available accessories here.

What’s more, all B&N Premium Members will receive a 10% discount from the retail value of $149.99, in addition to all other NOOK^® tablets, eReaders and accessories. B&N Premium and Rewards Members will also earn stamps on eBook and digital audiobook purchases from bn.com.

Visit bn.com or a store near you today to preorder your very own NOOK^® Reading Tablet 8.7, designed with Lenovo. Barnes & Noble booksellers offer in-store support to provide assistance for setup, connectivity, and basic troubleshooting when you visit Barnes & Noble bookstores.

 

U.S. Pricing and Availability⁴

The NOOK Reading Tablet 8.7 is available for preorder in stores and online at bn.com starting at $149.99.

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¹ User memory is less than the total memory due to storage of the operating system and software used to operate the device's features. Actual user memory may change after software upgrades are performed.

²All battery life claims are approximate and based on testing under optimal laboratory and network conditions. Actual battery performance will vary and depend on numerous factors including product configuration and usage, software, operating conditions, wireless functionality, power management settings, screen brightness and other factors. The maximum capacity of the battery will naturally decrease with time and usage.

³A TÜV Rheinland certification mark signifies that a product has been examined according to strict safety requirements by an accredited third-party and is supported by regular factory inspections.

⁴Prices may not include tax and do not include shipping or options and are subject to change without notice; additional terms and conditions apply. Reseller prices may vary. On-shelf dates and color options may vary by geography and products may only be available in selected markets. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings, features and specifications at any time without notice