NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Barnes & Noble, Inc. ("Barnes & Noble" or the "Company")(NYSE: BKS). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.

The investigation concerns whether Barnes & Noble and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. On Friday, December 6, 2013, shares of Barnes & Noble fell on higher than usual volume after the company announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun an investigation into the company's accounting practices in response to a restatement of the company's financial statements, and a whistleblower's allegations of accounting fraud at Barnes & Noble.

On this news, shares of Barnes & Noble fell $1.49 per share to $14.90, or more than 9.09%, on intraday trading on December 6, 2013.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com

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