A grand opening for a new Barnes & Noble bookstore in Dickson City — which included an appearance by author Matt Birkbeck who signed copies of his books, including “The Life We Chose: William ‘Big Billy’ D’Elia and the Last Secrets of America’s Most Powerful Mafia Family” — took place Wednesday at 638 Commerce Blvd. The retailer — which also operates a location inside the Arena Hub Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Twp. — occupies the former Joann Fabrics space in the Dickson City Crossings.The approximately 20,000-square-foot store will feature books, toys, games, magazines, gift items and a B&N Cafe.
Gabriel Yurkanin looks at manga novels during the grand opening of the Barnes and Nobles on Commerce Blvd. in Dickson City on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. Yurkanin expressed that he’s excited to no longer drive to Wilkes-Barre to visit the chain bookstore. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Customers look at books and other merchandise during the grand opening of the Barnes and Nobles on Commerce Blvd in Dickson City on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
The Starbucks cafe area in the Barnes and Nobles on Commerce Blvd. in Dickson City on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Camille Bonavoglia reads a local history book during the grand opening of the Barnes and Nobles on Commerce Blvd. in Dickson City on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Customers browse different types of media during the grand opening of the Barnes and Nobles on Commerce Blvd. in Dickson City on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
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Gabriel Yurkanin looks at manga novels during the grand opening of the Barnes and Nobles on Commerce Blvd. in Dickson City on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. Yurkanin expressed that he’s excited to no longer drive to Wilkes-Barre to visit the chain bookstore. (REBECCA PARTICKA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)