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Books-A-Million is one of the largest book retailers in the United States. It operates more than 150 stores nationwide. The company offers online shopping solutions. It operates superstores under the Books-A-Million and Books & Company brand names, as well as bookstores under the Bookland brand. Founded in 1917, the company also operates a wholesale and distribution subsidiary, American Wholesale Book Company and an Internet development and services company, NetCentral. Its stores are spread across an area of over 19,000 square feet. The company s stores sell books under the beach reads, favorite paperbacks, new classics, buyer recommends and kids fiction categories. Its stores also sell magazines and movie and music CDs. The company s stores offer books on current affairs, art, dance, religion, fiction, science, sports, recreation and pets. Its stores provide business-to-business services, as well as administer an affiliate program. Books-A-Million is a publicly held company that has annual sales revenue of nearly $535 million. The company s selection of books includes various popular titles, such as Montana Creeds, The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie and Almost Home".