New Barnes & Noble Store To Open In Western PWC With Book Signings

GAINESVILLE, VA — Bookseller Barnes & Noble is continuing to make a comeback with more store openings, and the latest will be in western Prince William County.

The new bookstore will open on March 19 at The Shops at Stonewall, 8139 Stonewall Shops Square, Gainesville, VA. Author Audrey Ingram will attend the ribbon cutting and sign copies of her books, including "The River Runs South" and "The Group Trip." According to the bookseller, the grand openings typically draw crowds.

"We are very pleased to open this new Gainesville Barnes & Noble," said James Daunt, CEO, Barnes & Noble. "We are opening new bookstores at a pace not seen in decades — with Gainesville following our new location in Manassas and our successful return to Georgetown in D.C. last fall. Now our booksellers are excited to welcome customers into their own Barnes & Noble bookstore here in Gainesville."

Barnes & Noble says it has found recent success in having local booksellers oversee bookstores. After more than 15 years of diminishing store numbers, The brand opened more bookstores in 2024 than altogether in a decade (2009 to 2019). Another 60-plus stores are in the works to open in 2025. Along with the Gainesville store, Barnes & Noble is opening new stores in Florida, Michigan and New York during March.

The new Gainesville store sells books, toys, games and gifts along with an updated B&N Café. It is located in a former Bed, Bath & Beyond location. Customers may follow updates from the location on social media @bngainesvilleva.

"I am very excited to open a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Gainesville and to become part of the fabric of this area," said store manager Thomas Forrester, who is a longtime Barnes & Noble Bookseller. "We can’t wait to share our love of books with the Gainesville community.