If you're following along in some Facebook groups, some folks are excited, some don't care, and some aren't happy about it. Barnes & Noble is enjoying a period of tremendous growth as its strategy of handing control of each bookstore to local booksellers has proven so successful. Casper's Barnes & Noble, which has been open for a few weeks, is the second location in Wyoming, and CEO James Daunt says it's been going well. The new Casper bookstore has had an extraordinary reception since a soft opening a few weeks ago. You'll have a chance to get your picture taken with the Cat in the Hat, who will also be onsite.