The preceding video is from Friday's Motley Fool Money radio show, with host Chris Hill and analysts Joe Magyer, Ron Gross, and Jeff Fischer. In this segment, the focus is on Barnes & Noble(BKS), which has seen a 35% rise in share price over the past month. The guys discuss what's behind the spike, analyzing the strength of the Nook tablet and what it means for Barnes & Noble's future. Click play to listen in on the full conversation.

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