Books-A-Million Signs Lease for Store in Leesburg, Virginia

LEESBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Books-A-Million, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAMM) has signed a lease to open a new Books-A-Million in Leesburg, Virginia. The Leesburg store will be Books-A-Million’s 22^nd location in Virginia and one of more than 200 locations nationwide.

Books-A-Million’s entry into Leesburg showcases the persistent growth of Books-A-Million’s footprint as the bookseller builds on its success in the southeastern United States.

"We are excited that Books-A-Million will be joining the tenant lineup at The Village at Leesburg," stated Jeff Coker, Managing Director of Cypress Equities. "We want to create a sense of place – where people can dine, live, work and shop, and Books-A-Million will complement that environment."

Books-A-Million’s stores average over 15,000 square feet and feature books, magazines, cards, gifts and collectibles. Specialty sections include:

• Faithpoint – featuring an immense selection of Bibles, Christian living and Christian fiction books.
• Kids-A-Million – featuring children’s books, learning resources, toys and games that appeal to children, parents, teachers and librarians.
• Joe Muggs Café – a coffee and espresso bar complete with comfortable café seating and decadent snacks.

The Leesburg Books-A-Million will be part of The Village at Leesburg, located at the intersection of Market Street East and River Creek Parkway. The Village at Leesburg is managed by Addison-based Cypress Equities.

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About Books-A-Million, Inc

Books-A-Million is one of the nation's leading book retailers and sells on the Internet at www.booksamillion.com. The Company presently operates more than 200 stores in 20 states and the District of Columbia. The Company operates two distinct store formats, including large superstores operating under the names Books-A-Million and Books & Co., and traditional bookstores operating under the name Bookland. The Company’s wholesale operations include American Wholesale Book Company and Book$mart, both based in Florence, Alabama. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.booksamillioninc.com.