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Groupon Barnes & Noble - Groupon and Barnes & Noble have teamed up for a special coupon deal, taking a page from Amazon’s playbook–for the price of a $10 coupon, you can buy $20 worth of books. Update: More than 40,000 people have already bought the coupon since the deal launched at 3 p.m. yesterday (click to enlarge the image). Here’s more about the deal: “A beloved book is like an old friend: full of familiar stories, rich in endearing details, and just as enjoyable when covered in highlighter. Make a new literary acquaintance with today’s Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of books, educational games and toys, movies, and gifts at Barnes & Noble. This Groupon is valid for purchases made online, at any of more than 700 Barnes & Noble retail locations, or on Barnes & Noble’s e-reader, the Nook.” Groupon Barnes & Noble