Barnes & Noble has finally released their ereader app for the iPad. Unlike Amazon, Barnes & Noble did not have their ereader app available when the iPad was launched so they're playing a bit of catch up. The BN ereader is sufficient, but does not include the fancy page turns that Apple and Amazon both have. It does however allow iPad users to purchase books from Barnes & Noble and even share books with friends.

Features:

Exclusive LendMe technology that lets you share eBooks with friends using any of our free BN eReader apps or NOOK eBook readers

LendMe allows you to grab friends’ addresses right from your existing iPad contacts

Free safe and secure library keeps your eBooks accessible for years and years to come

Ready to read in your library:

Ten free samples of current best sellers (with new accounts)

Three free classics

Free samples of any eBook

Adjustable font size so you can make the text as big as you want for reading ( 10 different sizes)

Multiple font types—so you pick the typeface you prefer

Background and text color options for easy reading in any light

Use our professionally designed themes or create your own

Tap or swipe to turn pages

Browse your library visually with big, beautiful color covers or in iPad style “list view” (like Apple’s Mail app)

Synchronize your notes, highlights and current reading position with BN eReader for PC (and our forthcoming update to iPhone)

24/7 shopping — no waiting

Free Merriam-Webster’s Pocket Dictionary is built right in so you don’t leave the page when looking up a word

Turn on your iPad and search the App Store to get the app.