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Marco Rubio Planning Book Tour Through Battleground States
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., will embark on a book tour this summer through three key battleground states - Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia - along with South Carolina and Georgia.
The addition of over 40 former Borders stores last fall helped to lift overall sales at Books-A-Million 10.5% in the first quarter ended April 28, to $113.1 million.
Hunger Games boosts Books-A-Million's 1Q results
Books-A-Million Inc. today reported that it trimmed its losses in the first quarter, partly thanks to the popular book series, the Hunger Games.
Reading clubs have summer events
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The 12th annual Britton Summer Reading Club lets adults choose from two options to fit their summer lifestyle: Read any 20 books, or read eight books -- one book each from eight of 10 categories: biography, fantasy, general fiction, general nonfiction, inspirational fiction, mystery, romance, science fiction, West Virginia or ... (more)
'50 Shades' Books Flying Off Central Texas Shelves
It's a book series causing quite a stir across the country. The 50 shades trilogy has gained it's popularity, mainly for it's risque storyline.
The McLean Ear: Colin Powell to Meet McLean Neighbors, Welcome Ex-Congressman Tom Davis
Meeting Colin Powell. McLean has a chance to get up close and personal with one of its best-known neighbors in two weeks.
Books A Million changes sexuality section in response to TN blogger's outcry
A Christian blogger's campaign to change a sexually charged book display at the Spring Hill Books A Million store paid off.
The Tennessean Investigates Books-a-Million Stores for their Pornographic Displays: Well, . . .
Well, this is interesting. Yesterday, I got a call from my home state's newspaper about this blog post I told you guys about yesterday .
Books-A-Million directors were sued by an investor claiming the board wrongfully approved a $48.8 million buyout of the bookstore chain by its controlling shareholders.
Baton Rouge Area for May 11, 2012
The BR Area calendar is a listing of events taking place in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas from MaY 11-May 17, 2012.
Why one Books-A-Million shareholder doesn't like the buyout offer
A longtime Books-A-Million Inc. shareholder this week said the company's potential for growth sours a recent $48.8 million buyout offer.
ZocDoc Gets $3 Million First Round For Doctor Booking Service
ZocDoc, a startup that bills itself as "OpenTable for healthcare", has raised a $3 million first round led by Khosla Ventures.
Stocks to watch Tuesday: Books-A-Million, Ulta
A special committee of Books-A-Million directors will hire financial advisers as it considers a recent $3.05-a-share buyout offer and makes a recommendation regarding it, the Birmingham, Ala.-based retailer A said late Monday.
Books-A-Million Announces Formation of Special Committee of Board of Directors
Books-A-Million announced Monday that its Board of Directors has formed a special committee of independent directors consisting of Albert C. Johnson and J. Barry Mason to, among other things, evaluate and make a recommendation regarding the Company's response to the proposal made on April 28, 2012 by Clyde B. Anderson, the Company's Executive ... (more)
Merger Arbitrage Mondays: May 7, 2012
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Books-A-Million, Inc. (BAMM) Investor Lawsuit Against Buyout Offer ...
The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. announces that an investor filed a lawsuit in State Court for current stockholders of Books-A-Million, Inc.
Used books: A corporate solution
It has been predicted for decades that books will become obsolete, that computers will reign supreme and that paper and binding will barely be necessary.
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Jefferson Bass takes Body Farm overseas in 'The Inquisitor's Key'
When and where: 1 p.m. May 13 at Kroger in Farragut; 6:30 p.m. May 13 at Books-A-Million, 8507 Kingston Pike; 6 p.m. May 14 at Hastings Books, 501 N. Foothills Plaza Drive in Maryville Bill Brockton, the fictional incarnation of Bill Bass, world-famous founder of University of Tennessee's Body Farm, travels to France for his latest adventure in the ... (more)
Ladies & Knight of the BEA Reading Table
PHOTO BY PEGGY KEHOE Bartow Elementary Academy's newest Ladies and Knight of the Round Table are Elisabeth Joyner, Cami McCall, Hannah Githens, Ana Cati, Logan Shanley and Marissa English.