J Bosman writes in the 12 Aug 2010 NYT that mega book chain Barnes and Noble sees the electronic writing on its walls, and is responding. Fearful that the book store may go the way of the record store, they are changing their product mix to keep up with the retail times. As previously noted (Nook Nook), they are playing up the Nook reader, highlighting it with more dedicated space in all of their retail outlets. At the same time they are cutting back on print book shelf space to sell more family friendly educational toys and games.

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