Books-A-Million History

1917-02-26 07:09:04

The Beginning

Although the actual start date is unclear, BAM started off as a newspaper stand in 1917

1949-12-18 02:22:48

A bookstore at last

The stand finally becomes a bookstore thanks to the grandson of the founder

1987-04-13 06:23:58

Superstores

The first ever superstore for books is opened after they bought Gateway Books. The first one does not succeed but the second one does.

1992-01-29 07:14:22

Going Big

Books A Million goes public with stocks and officially changes its name to Books A Million Inc.

1998-01-01 15:09:34

Online at last

Books A Million starts up its website, allowing for a larger consumer population

2011-01-01 00:00:00

Welcome to Selinsgrove

A Books A Million opens up in the Susquehanna Valley Mall

Books-A-Million History

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