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EXHIBIT 23.2
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the inclusion in this Registration Statement of barnesandnoble.com
inc. on Form S-4 of our report with respect to Fatbrain.com, Inc., dated March
7, 2000, appearing in the Proxy Statement which is a part of this Registration
Statement.
We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Proxy
Statement.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
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Deloitte & Touche LLP
San Jose, California
October 13, 2000
