Annelise Jensen and Daniel Willard relax outside the Barnes & Noble on Manassas campus. Photo courtesy of Carlene Mackereth

A bigger and better Barnes & Noble Bookstore recently opened at the Manassas campus of Northern Virginia Community College. At approximately 3,000 square feet, the new space in Parrish Hall is nearly triple the size of the previous store.

“The biggest difference is the addition of a café and a marketplace with an expanded selection of convenience items, such as more Pepsi coolers, a freezer for frozen goods, and a reach-in cooler for sandwiches and salads,” said Barnes & Noble General Manager Jack Smith. “There’s also more room for general merchandise such as school supplies and electronics.”

Called Café NOVA, the eatery serves hot and cold sandwiches, pizza, cookies, soup and salads, as well as such breakfast items as bagels and muffins.

“We have all the same menu items as a traditional Starbucks,” Smith said.

Twenty-four indoor seats will be supplemented by outdoor seating when the weather permits.

In addition to more space and amenities, the bookstore will be open extra hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays.

“Everyone at Barnes & Noble is very excited to be opening another café at NOVA,” Smith said. “We have no doubt it will be a huge success.”

By: NOVA Fortnightly Staff

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