Barnes & Noble will be back in business in downtown Naperville next week, launching with the help of a bestselling author.
Grand opening for Naperville Barnes & Noble to be April 23
The bookseller will hold a grand opening on Wednesday, April 23, for its new store at 9 Jackson Ave., a spot formerly occupied by Pottery Barn.
The shop is located just a short walk away from the former Barnes & Noble location at 45 E. Chicago Ave., which closed in January 2024 after 25 years in business.
Bestselling author on hand for Barnes & Noble opening
The new Barnes & Noble will officially open with a 9 a.m. ribbon cutting by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica. She’ll be sticking around afterward to sign copies of her books, which include “The Good Girl,” “Pretty Baby,” and her newest release “She’s Not Sorry,” among several others.
The store will feature the mainstays of the Barnes & Noble brand in both look and products: a selection of books, toys, games, and gifts, according to a news release from the company…