look at black and white photos.
No, only the Amazon Kindle has text to speech so it can read back books. Though Barnes and Noble can release a software update that gives the Nook this feature.
A nook helps you read
No
Some easy-to-read font colors besides black include dark gray, navy blue, and forest green. These colors provide enough contrast with a white background to ensure readability without straining the eyes.
a newspaper
a newspaper :P
On the nook simple touch, you can read e-books and other digital magazines or papers. On other nook tablets you can use android apps for productivity or entertainment purposes.
yes you can look on Barnes and noble
Probably not, but black on white is easier for the bar code scanner to "read"
No, the Nook cannot read out loud to you. But the NookColor has that capability w/ some children's books.
No, but there are reading lights made for the nook and available for you to purchase.
The newspaper... :o