A new 12,000-square-foot Barnes & Noble is now open in Spring.

What you need to know

The store occupies the former Party City space between Ulta and Five Below, according to a Nov. 5 news release. Doors opened to the public for the first time at 10 a.m. Nov. 12, with bestselling author Ashley Winstead—who wrote "This Book Will Bury Me"—cutting the ribbon and signing books.

Shoppers can take advantage of grand opening promotions, including $50 off any NOOK device and 40% off all DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD movies, per the release. Barnes & Noble Premium and Rewards Members will receive a free reusable tote bag and double stamps on purchases through opening weekend.

“We are so pleased to open our Spring bookstore just in time for the holiday season,” James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble, said in the release. “Our booksellers are proud to welcome the neighborhood into their brand-new store.”


Also of note

The Spring location is one of four new Barnes & Noble locations opening in Texas this month, part of the retailer’s nationwide growth, according to the release. In 2024, the company opened more stores than it had during the entire decade from 2009–2019 and expects to open more than 60 in 2025.

Store manager Sarah Koopman, a 17-year Barnes & Noble bookseller, said her team is eager to connect with local readers.

“The team and I look forward to welcoming our new community in the northern suburbs of Houston to our beautiful new store in the Grand Parkway lifestyle center."