Barnes & Noble promotes the classics with e-book deal

NEW YORK Barnes & Noble has announced that its new "Barnes & Noble Classics" promotion will give customers the opportunity to enjoy classic literature for free on a variety of platforms, including NOOK e-book readers, iPad, PC and other mobile and computing devices using BN e-reader software.

“With this exciting offer of dozens of free, high-quality Barnes & Noble classics e-book titles beginning today and in the coming weeks, we’re continuing to give our customers new ways to experience and enjoy e-reading,” said Sasha Norkin, VP acquisition marketing for Barnes & Noble.com. “We believe our customers will appreciate the ability to add many of our Barnes & Noble Classics to their growing personal digital libraries at no cost, and those new to e-reading can try out one of their childhood favorites on the mobile or computing device of their choice, using our free BN e-reader software.”