Looking to buy a Barnes & Noble Nook e-reader in time for the holidays? Better place your orders now.

When B&N first announced the e-reader on Oct. 21, it said they would be available by the end of November, but people purchasing the devices online are now being told that they will have to wait until Dec. 11, according to Brighthand.com.

If you already pre-ordered, you are scheduled to ship on Nov. 30, but future buyers will have to wait an extra week or so. That is, if the devices actually make it to the shelves. Last week, Spring Design filed suit against B&N, accusing them of stealing the idea for the Nook and asking the court to stop B&N from selling their device.