I got this in my inbox today.

Dear Chris Bell ,

We want to give you an update about the pre-ordered item(s) listed below. Unfortunately, we just got word that the release date for this item(s) has been changed. We expect to ship the item(s) soon and will email you when it is ready to leave our warehouse. If we cannot acquire the item(s) within 30 days, we will notify you by email.

However, if you would like to cancel this portion of your order, you may do so online at: http://www.bn.com/orderstatus.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay.

-- Barnes & Noble


To review your order status, click http://www.bn.com/orderstatus.

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Ship To:  Chris Bell
          1XX5 xxxxxx St
          Cedar Hill, TX  XXXXXXXXX


This part of your order has been delayed:   

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1      Ancestor: A Novel

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