Nook app comes to Windows 8 with clean Paper-like design

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Barnes & Noble's [Nook readers](http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/nook-simple-touch-with-glowlight-review/) are top notch -- there's no argument about that. The application part of that equation however, is pretty messy. The web app is integrated into the B&N site and keeps the UI clean and minimal. The Mac and PC clients on the other hand go with forest green highlights, grays and a busy sidebar for navigation, while the Android and iOS apps get bright blues and lots of gradients. And lets not even bring the [Nook Tablet](http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/barnes-and-noble-nook-tablet-review/) and [Color](http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/nook-color-review/) into this. Basically, they're all completely different, confusing and rather poorly designed. The company's new Windows 8 app on the other hand appears to take cues from the Paper interface of the [Nook HD](http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/30/nook-hd-review/) which, while not exactly stunning, is certainly a huge step in the right direction. It also brings a certain amount of consistency to the ecosystem across platforms, something that's been sorely missing. The current version is a little basic, as it appears the app lacks notation, look up and social sharing features, but it will let you pin content to your Start Screen as a live tile. Download it now at the source and check out the PR after the break.

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