Barnes & Noble Publishing

Barnes & Noble Publishing Services

Barnes & Noble is America's largest bookstore chain — and a channel Amazon-only authors miss. Blaze Publishers publishes your ebook to Nook and your print book to BarnesandNoble.com through B&N Press, with full ownership kept in your hands.

  • Nook ebooks and print on BarnesandNoble.com
  • One of the largest US book retailers
  • Files built to B&N Press spec
  • You keep full rights and royalties

What Our Barnes & Noble Publishing Includes

Everything needed to publish professionally on B&N. Comparing your options? Read KDP vs IngramSpark.

Nook & B&N Store

Your ebook on Nook and print books on BarnesandNoble.com — one of the largest US book retailers.

Print & Ebook Setup

We publish both formats through B&N Press, prepared to their exact specifications.

Nook Device & App Reach

Reach readers on Nook e-readers and the free Nook apps across phones and tablets.

Retailer-Ready Files

Interior and cover files built to B&N Press spec, so your book is accepted the first time.

US Market Focus

Barnes & Noble is a trusted US household name — valuable shelf and search presence for American readers.

You Keep Your Rights

Full ownership and royalties stay with you — B&N Press distribution is non-exclusive.

1,000+

Books Published

750+

Authors Served

Since 2020

In Business

100%

Satisfaction Guarantee

How Barnes & Noble Publishing Works

A managed path from files to Nook and BarnesandNoble.com.

01

File Preparation

We format ebook and print files to B&N Press specifications.

02

Title Setup

We create your title, metadata, categories, and pricing on B&N Press.

03

Quality Review

We check your book renders correctly on Nook devices and apps.

04

Live on B&N

Your book publishes to Nook and BarnesandNoble.com for readers to buy.

Why Publish on Barnes & Noble

A Trusted US Name

Barnes & Noble is a household brand American readers know and trust.

The Nook Audience

Reach the dedicated base of Nook e-reader and app readers.

Beyond Amazon

Diversify past an Amazon-only strategy with a major second retailer.

For the widest reach, pair B&N with IngramSpark and Amazon KDP. Every platform needs proper formatting — and see ebook vs paperback.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barnes & Noble publishing?

Barnes & Noble publishing means putting your book on B&N through B&N Press — their self-publishing platform — reaching Nook ebook readers and print buyers on BarnesandNoble.com. We handle formatting, setup, and distribution.

How is Barnes & Noble different from Amazon?

Amazon is the largest online bookstore; Barnes & Noble is the largest US bookstore chain, with a trusted brand, the Nook platform, and physical stores. Publishing to both widens your reach beyond an Amazon-only strategy.

Can my book get into physical Barnes & Noble stores?

B&N Press makes your book available online and for order, but stocking physical shelves is a separate, selective process that B&N controls. Wide print distribution through IngramSpark can also improve your chances — we can advise on the best route.

What is Nook?

Nook is Barnes & Noble's ebook platform — its e-reader devices and free reading apps. Publishing your ebook through B&N Press makes it available to every Nook reader.

How much does Barnes & Noble publishing cost?

B&N Press is free to publish on and takes a share of sales. Professional formatting and setup are separate services. We keep pricing transparent — see our pricing page or contact us for a quote.

Do I keep the rights to my book?

Yes. B&N Press distribution is non-exclusive and you retain full rights and royalties. You can publish on other platforms at the same time and keep complete ownership.

Ready to Publish on Barnes & Noble?

Tell us about your book and we'll set it up on B&N Press — Nook and print, formatted and ready to sell.