September 30, 2008 Marie J. Toulantis New York, New York 10021 Dear Marie:Barnes & Noble Inc • October 10th, 2008 • Retail-miscellaneous shopping goods stores • New York
This letter is intended to set forth our agreement regarding your resignation as Chief Executive Officer of barnesandnoble.com llc (the “Company”) with the approval of the Company. This letter agreement is subject to the terms of the Release (as defined in paragraph 9 below) and, specifically without limitation, this letter agreement shall be deemed null and void in the event that (a) the Release is not executed and delivered by you in accordance with paragraph 9 below; or (b) the Release is revoked by you in accordance with paragraph 5 of the Release. The letter agreement shall be deemed effective in accordance with, and as of the date that the Release is effective pursuant to, paragraph 5 of the Release (the “Effective Date”).
