Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Yukon, OK11/11/2026

Author Pooneh Sadeghi to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, November 18^th, 2026

Yukon, OK - November 11^th, 2026

Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its Yukon, OK bookstore on Wednesday, November 18^th at 9AM CT. The new Yukon, OK Barnes & Noble is located at the large open-air retail shopping center of Yukon Village Shopping Center, just south of Interstate 40 (1630 Garth Brooks Boulevard Yukon OK 73099), in the former Big Lots space, next to Hobby Lobby and Pet Smart.

The new Barnes & Noble is over 20,000 square feet in size and will have a comprehensive selection of books, alongside the toys, games, magazines, vinyl, DVD's, stationery and more that is expected of the bookseller. The Barnes & Noble will also benefit from a Café. The new Yukon Barnes & Noble is one of six stores to open on November 18^th, joining stores in New Jersey, Missouri, New York and two in Texas. Having opened no new stores in Oklahoma in 29 years, the Yukon store is the second new Oklahoma Barnes & Noble to open this year, following its Stillwater bookstore in August.

The Yukon Barnes & Noble bookstore will officially open to the public at 9AM Central on Wednesday the 18^th, with local author Pooneh Sadeghi cutting the ribbon and signing copies of her thrilling book, Rumi and the Retribution. Costume Character Biscuit the Dog will also join the festivities and host special storytime events over the weekend.

The new Yukon Barnes & Noble is one of 60 new stores to open in 2026 as the bookseller expands across the United States. Barnes & Noble now boasts over 740 bookstores, having been below 600 stores as recently as 2023. The success of the bookseller has been accelerating as the strategy to empower local bookselling teams to curate their own store has transformed its fortunes. The new stores have had particular success, creating exceptional local bookstores that marry the best traditions of independent bookselling with the resources of the historic chain.

Barnes & Noble Premium and Rewards Members will earn double stamps on all purchases made between November 18^th and 22^nd. Customers who are not yet Members are encouraged to sign up and start earning stamps and rewards right away.

Everyone who visits the new Yukon 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.

"Way back in 1997, the last Barnes & Noble to open in Oklahoma was our Tulsa store at Southroads," said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble, "We are very pleased, close to 30 years later, to open two new stores in close succession in Oklahoma. The Stillwater store has been a wonderful success and we look forward greatly to serving the community in Yukon."

Store Manager Heidi Honn, who has been with Barnes and Noble for 10 years said, "Yukon is home, and I am so very excited to open a Barnes & Noble right here in my hometown. I'm especially excited to bring access to such a large selection of books to Yukon and the surrounding communities. I'm thrilled to make it easier for our community to discover new books, find old favorites and enjoy everything a bookstore has to offer right here in Yukon."

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

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