Barnes and Noble is a retailer of books, digital media, and educational products. Barnes and Noble operate 633 stores in all 50 states of the USA making it the largest book retailer in the country. Barnes and Noble began as Arthur Hinds & Company, a bookstore in New York City in 1866. The company still has its headquarters in New York City to this day. Barnes and Noble are known for its large bookstores, cafes which serve Starbucks products in the stores, and the Nook e-reader devices. Barnes and Noble membership is a discount and savings program offered to Barnes and Noble customers. Members receive free shipping on items purchased from the website, with no minimum purchase and delivery to their home within 1-3 business days. In Barnes and Noble stores, members receive a 40% discount on the current top 10 hardcover fiction bestsellers and top 10 hardcover non-fiction bestsellers, a 10% discount on other items including music, movies, bargain books, already discounted items, cafe purchases and almost everything else in store, and 10% off of their purchases plus free shipping on items ordered in stores to be shipped to their home. New members also receive a welcome packet by email with coupons for various savings in store and online and all members also receive coupons throughout the year for additional savings. Barnes and Noble memberships are purchased annually for $25.00 per year. All memberships do automatically renew each year but may be cancelled at any time. We have more information below to help cancel your Barnes and Noble membership.