Barnes & Noble getting ready to open new store in Wayne

It is all hands on deck, the clock is ticking, and employees here are getting everything ready for the big day. Barnes & Noble is putting the finishing touches on its new store along Route 23, taking over the former Gary's Wine and Marketplace space. It seems like this community is in love with books. The store manager says he's already heard the excitement from local residents in hopes this location will become a place that reflects the Wayne community. We want it to feel more like the community store. So when we first open. We'll start learning about the customers, really understanding them, and then we'll change displays, tables, end caps. We'll change that for the community. And it is not just about books. This is our very large, very beautiful cafe. The cafe will be serving Starbucks drinks, sandwiches, and sweets, giving customers a place to sit, relax, and enjoy their next read. Richard says despite the growth of digital reading, There's still something special about holding a physical book. People go back, they want to touch, to feel. And after months of anticipation, the wait is almost over. The store is set to open its doors on November 18th with a ribbon cutting and events featuring local authors. In Wayne, Jennifer Portoran, News 12, New Jersey.