Barnes & Noble Adds a New Store in Louisville, KY11/06/2026

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

Louisville, KY - November 4^th, 2026

Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its new Louisville, KY bookstore on Wednesday, November 11^th at 10AM. The new Louisville, KY Barnes & Noble is located in Mall St. Matthews (5000 Shelbyville Rd Suite 1493 Louisville KY), in the former Zappos space, across from Victoria's Secret.

The new Barnes & Noble at Mall St. Matthews joins its Louisville-area neighbors at Shops at Paddock (4330 Summit Plaza Drive) and The Shoppes at Plainview (801 S. Hurstbourne Parkway). It marks Barnes & Noble's second store opening in Kentucky this year, following the highly successful opening of its bookstore at Fayette Mall in Lexington. The new Louisville bookstore boasts more than 20,000 square feet in size and will offer a comprehensive range of books, toys, games, magazines, vinyl, DVD's, stationery and more. The store will also benefit from a Barnes & Noble Café.

Louisville Barnes & Noble bookstore will officially open to the public at 10AM eastern on Wednesday the 11^th with local author Kim Michele Richardson cutting the ribbon and signing copies of their acclaimed book, The Mountains We Call Home. Costume Character Llama Llama will also join the festivities and host special storytime events over the weekend.

The new Louisville Barnes & Noble is one of four stores to open on November 11^th, joining bookstore openings in Arizona, Montana and New York. Barnes & Noble is to open 60 stores in 2026 and now operates over 735 bookstores, having been below 600 stores as recently as 2023. The new store further strengthens Barnes & Noble's presence throughout the Louisville-Lexington-Cincinnati region, with more stores expected to open next year.

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 Louisville 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.

"The Borders Bookstore in St. Matthews closed way back in 2011, so it is perhaps very overdue for a bookstore to return," said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble. "We are pleased to expand our presence in the Louisville area with the opening of our new store at Mall St. Matthews."

Store Manager Kyra Mattice, leading a team of 20 booksellers, said, "I'm excited to build our new team, connect with our customers, and become part of the Louisville community as we open our new store at Mall St. Matthews. Every day will bring new opportunities to share great books and create memorable experiences."

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

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