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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549


                                   FORM 10-K

                       FOR ANNUAL AND TRANSITION REPORTS
                    PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                        SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(MARK ONE)

[X]      ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
         EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001

                                       OR

[ ]      TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
         EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]

For the transition period from              to
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                          Commission File No. 0-20664

                             BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC.
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


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                DELAWARE                                                   63-0798460
     (State or other jurisdiction of                                      (IRS Employer
     incorporation or organization)                                    Identification No.)

           402 INDUSTRIAL LANE
           BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA                                                35211
(Address of principal executive offices)                                   (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (205) 942-3737

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

                     COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01 PER SHARE
                                (Title of Class)

         Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes  [X]    No   [  ]

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         Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K [ ].

         The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
of the Registrant (assuming for these purposes, but without conceding, that all
executive officers and directors are "affiliates" of the Registrant) as of
April 17, 2001 (based on the closing sale price as reported on the NASDAQ
National Market on such date), was $28,936,887.

         The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock as
of April 17, 2001 was 17,179,257.

                      DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

         Portions of the Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year
ended February 3, 2001 are incorporated by reference into Part II of this
report.

         Portions of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders
to be held on June 7, 2001 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this
report.


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                                     PART I

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

         This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a
number of risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual
results, performance, achievements of the Company, or industry results to be
materially different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include,
but are not limited to, the competitive environment in the book retail industry
in general and in the Company's specific market areas; inflation; economic
conditions in general and in the Company's specific market areas; the number of
store openings and closings; the profitability of certain product lines,
capital expenditures and future liquidity; liability and other claims asserted
against the Company; uncertainties related to the Internet and the Company's
Internet initiative ; and other factors referenced herein. In addition, such
forward-looking statements are necessarily dependent upon assumptions,
estimates and dates that may be incorrect or imprecise and involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Accordingly, any
forward-looking statements included herein do not purport to be predictions of
future events or circumstances and may not be realized. Given these
uncertainties, shareholders and prospective investors are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims
any obligations to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results
of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to
reflect future events or developments.

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

GENERAL

         Books-A-Million, Inc. (the "Company" or the "Registrant") is a leading
book retailer and is one of the dominant book retailers in the southeastern
United States. The Company, which was founded in 1917, has developed several
store formats to address the various market areas it serves. Superstores, the
first of which was opened in 1988, average approximately 20,000 square feet and
operate under the name "Books-A-Million." Smaller bookstores, which are operated
under the name "Bookland," have approximately 4,000 square feet and are located
primarily in malls. The Company also operates newsstands under the name "Joe
Muggs Newsstands." Newsstands average approximately 2,300 square feet and are
located in mostly larger markets. All store formats offer a selection of best
sellers and other hardcover and paperback books, magazines, and newspapers. In
addition to the retail store formats, the Company offers its products over the
Internet at Booksamillion.com and Joemuggs.com. The Company is also a wholesaler
of books to, among others, bookstores, wholesale clubs, supermarkets, department
stores and mass merchandisers. Additionally, the Company has a subsidiary which
provides website development and maintenance services.

         The Company was originally incorporated under the laws of the State of
Alabama in 1964 and was reincorporated in Delaware in September 1992. The
principal executive offices of the Company are located at 402 Industrial Lane,
Birmingham, Alabama 35211, and its telephone number is (205) 942-3737. Unless
the context otherwise requires, references to the Company include its wholly
owned subsidiaries, American Wholesale Book Company, Inc. ("American
Wholesale") and American Internet Service, Inc. ("AIS").

BOOKS-A-MILLION SUPERSTORES

         The Company opened its first Books-A-Million superstore in April 1988.
The Company developed its superstores to capitalize on the growing consumer
demand for the convenience, selection and value associated with the superstore
retailing format. Each superstore is designed to be a receptive and open
environment conducive to browsing and reading and includes ample space for
promotional events open to the public, including book autograph sessions and
children's storytelling. The Company operated 145 Books-A-Million superstores
as of February 3, 2001.

         Books-A-Million superstores emphasize selection, value and customer
service. Books-A-Million superstores offer an extensive selection of best
sellers and other hardcover and paperback books, magazines, local and
out-of-town newspapers, greeting cards and gifts. Books-A-Million superstores
also dedicate space to bargain books that are sold at a discount from
publishers' originally suggested retail prices. Each Books-A-Million superstore
has a service center staffed with associates who are knowledgeable about the
store's merchandise and who are trained to answer customers' questions, assist
customers in locating books within the store and place special orders. The
majority of the superstores also include an espresso


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and coffee bar called Joe Muggs. The Company's superstores are conveniently
located on major, high-traffic roads and in enclosed malls or strip shopping
centers with adequate parking. Books-A-Million superstores are generally open
seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

BOOKLAND STORES

         The Company's Bookland stores operate as traditional bookstores or
combination book and greeting card stores, both of which are tailored to the
size, demographics and competitive conditions of the particular market area.
Bookland stores average between 3,500 and 4,500 square feet and carry a broad
selection of best sellers and other hardcover and paperback books, bargain
books, magazines, gifts and greeting cards. The Company has 37 Bookland stores
as of February 3, 2001.

JOE MUGGS NEWSSTANDS

         The Company's newsstands are concentrated in business and
entertainment districts and are tailored to the demographics of the particular
market area. Newsstands average approximately 2,300 square feet and carry a
broad selection of newspapers and magazines, along with hardcover and paperback
books. The newsstands also offer an espresso and coffee bar. The Company
operated 3 newsstands as of February 3, 2001.

MERCHANDISING

         The Company employs several value-oriented merchandising strategies.
Books on the Company's best-seller list, which is developed exclusively by the
Company based on its sales and customer demand in its stores, are generally
sold in the Company's superstores at 33% below publishers' suggested retail
prices. In addition, superstore customers can join the Millionaire's Club and
save 10% on all purchases in Books-A-Million superstores, including already
discounted best-sellers. Bookland store customers can join the Read & Save Club
and enjoy similar discounts. The Company's point-of-sale computer system
provides the data necessary to enable the Company to anticipate consumer demand
and customize store inventory selection to reflect local customer interest and
demand.

MARKETING

         The Company maintains a regional focus, which involves dedicating
space in its stores to books of regional and local interest and creating
special departments such as regional literature, cooking and religious books.
Store managers are given the flexibility to select titles that are responsive
to consumer demand in that particular market area, and the Company continuously
modifies its title selection in each bookstore to tailor selection to local
consumer preferences. The Company offers frequent promotions that have a
regional flavor, including book autograph sessions with popular regional
authors.

         The Company promotes its bookstores principally through the use of
geographically concentrated newspaper advertising and direct mail circulars, as
well as point-of-sale materials posted and distributed in the stores. In
certain markets, television advertising is also used on a selective basis.
Store managers are instrumental in tailoring certain promotions for their
particular market area and in designing store displays. The Company also
arranges for special appearances and book autograph sessions with recognized
authors to attract customers and to build and reinforce customer awareness of
its stores. A substantial portion of the Company's advertising expenses are
reimbursed from publishers through their cooperative advertising programs.

STORE OPERATIONS AND SITE SELECTION

         In choosing specific store sites within a market area, the Company
applies standardized site selection criteria that take into account numerous
factors, including the local demographics, desirability of available leasing
arrangements, proximity to existing Company operations and overall level of
retail activity. In general, stores are located on major high-traffic roads
convenient to customers and have adequate parking. The Company generally
negotiates short-term leases with renewal options. The Company periodically
reviews the profitability trends and prospects of each of its stores and
evaluates whether or not any underperforming stores should be closed, converted
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INTERNET OPERATIONS

         The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, AIS, sells a broad
range of products over the Internet under the name Booksamillion.com. Products
sold by Booksamillion.com are similar to those sold in the Company's
Books-A-Million superstores and include a wide selection of books, magazines
and gift items. Booksamillion.com also operates an online cafe on its web site
under the name Joemuggs.com. Joemuggs.com offers a wide selection of whole bean
coffee, confections and related gift items for purchase over the Internet.

         The Company is assisted in its Internet development efforts through its
wholly owned subsidiary, NetCentral, Inc., which is based in Nashville,
Tennessee. In addition to providing web development and maintenance for all of
the Company's Internet sites and networking initiatives, NetCentral also serves
several outside customers by offering site development, web hosting and
technical services.

PURCHASING

         The Company's purchasing decisions are centralized and are made by the
Company's merchandising department. The Company's buyers negotiate terms,
discounts and cooperative advertising allowances for all the Company's
bookstores and decide which books to purchase, in what quantity and for which
stores. The buyers use current inventory and sales information provided by the
Company's in-store point-of-sale computer system to make reorder decisions.
Although the majority of purchases are made by the Company's merchandising
department, individual store managers have the flexibility to influence
purchasing decisions in order to respond to local demand.

         The Company purchases merchandise from over 500 vendors. The Company
purchases the majority of its music inventory from one supplier and
substantially all of its magazines from another supplier, each of which is a
related party and the majority of its collectors' supplies from one supplier.
No one vendor accounted for more than 8.9% of the Company's overall merchandise
purchases in the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001. In general, approximately
80% of the Company's inventory may be returned by the Company for full credit,
which substantially reduces the Company's risk of inventory obsolescence.

DISTRIBUTION CAPABILITIES

         American Wholesale receives a substantial portion of its inventory
shipments, including substantially all of its books, at its two facilities
located in Florence and Tuscumbia, Alabama. Orders from the Company's
bookstores are processed by computer and assembled for delivery to the stores
on pre-determined weekly schedules. Substantially all deliveries of inventory
from American Wholesale's facilities are made by their dedicated transportation
fleet. At the time deliveries are made to each of the Company's stores, returns
of slow moving or obsolete books are picked up and returned to the American
Wholesale returns processing center. American Wholesale then returns these
books to publishers for credit.

COMPETITION

         The retail bookstore industry is highly competitive and includes
competitors that have substantially greater financial and other resources than
the Company. The Company competes directly with national and regional bookstore
chains, independent bookstores, booksellers on the Internet, certain mass
merchandisers and greeting card stores. The Company is one of the top three
retail bookstore chains in the nation. In recent years, competing bookstore
chains have been expanding their businesses and certain leading regional and
national chains have developed and opened superstores and Internet web sites.
The Company also experiences indirect competition from retail specialty stores
that offer books in a particular area of specialty. Management believes that
the key competitive factors in the retail book industry are convenience of
location, selection, customer service and price.

SEASONALITY

         Similar to many retailers, the Company's business is seasonal, with
its highest retail sales, gross profit and net income historically occurring in
its fourth fiscal quarter. This seasonal pattern reflects the increased demand
for books and gifts experienced during the year-end holiday selling season.
Working capital requirements are generally at their highest during the third
fiscal quarter and the early part of the fourth fiscal quarter due to the
seasonality of the Company's business. The Company's results of operations
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and any significant adverse trend in the net sales of such period would have a
material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations for the full
year. In addition to seasonality, the Company's results of operations may
fluctuate from quarter to quarter as a result of the amount and timing of sales
and profits contributed by new stores as well as other factors. Accordingly,
the addition of a large number of new stores in a particular fiscal quarter
could adversely affect the Company's results of operations for that quarter.

TRADEMARKS

         "Books-A-Million," "BAM!," "Bookland," "Books & Co.," "Millionaire's
Club," "Sweet Water Press," "Thanks-A-Million," "Big Fat Coloring Book," "Up
All Night Reader," "Kids-A-Million," "Teachers First," "The Write-Price,"
"Bambeanos," "Book$mart" and "NetCentral" are the primary registered trademarks
of the Company. Management does not believe that these trademarks are crucial
to the continuation of the Company's operations.

EMPLOYEES

         As of fiscal year end, the Company employed approximately 2,800
full-time associates and 2,200 part-time associates. The number of part-time
associates employed by the Company fluctuates based upon seasonal needs. None
of the Company's associates are covered by a collective bargaining agreement,
and management believes that the Company's relations with its associates are
excellent.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

         The Company's bookstores are located either in enclosed malls or strip
shopping centers. All of the Company's stores are leased. Generally, these
leases have terms ranging from five to ten years and require the Company to pay
a fixed minimum rental fee and/or a rental fee based on a percentage of net
sales together with certain customary costs (such as property taxes, common
area maintenance and insurance).

         The Company's principal executive offices are located in a 20,550
square foot leased building located in Birmingham, Alabama. The lease, which is
with a related party, extends to January 31, 2006.

         American Wholesale owns its wholesale distribution center that is
located in an approximately 252,000 square foot facility located in Florence,
Alabama. During fiscal 1995 and 1996, the Company financed the acquisition and
construction of the wholesale distribution facility through loans obtained from
the proceeds of an industrial revenue bond, which are secured by a mortgage
interest in this facility. The Company also leases, from a related party, a
second warehouse facility, which is located in an approximately 277,000 square
foot facility in Tuscumbia, Alabama. In addition, the Company leases all of the
tractors that pull the company owned trailers, which comprise its
transportation fleet.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         The Company is a party to various legal proceedings incidental to its
business. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel,
the ultimate liability, if any, with respect to those proceedings is not
presently expected to materially affect the financial position or results of
operations of the Company.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

         Not applicable.


                                    PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

         The information under the heading "Market and Dividend Information"
follows page 20 and is the inside back cover of the Annual Report to
Stockholders for the year ended February 3, 2001 is incorporated herein by
reference.


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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

         The information under the heading "Selected Consolidated Financial
Data" for the years ended February 1, 1997, through February 3, 2001 on page 4
of the Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended February 3, 2001, is
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
        OF OPERATIONS

         The information under the heading "Management's Discussion & Analysis
of Financial Condition & Results of Operations" on pages 5 through 7 of the
Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended February 3, 2001 is
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 7.A. MARKET RISK

         The Company is subject to market risk from interest rate fluctuations
involving its credit facilities. The average amount of debt outstanding under
the Company's credit facilities was $64.1 million during fiscal 2001. However,
the Company utilizes both fixed and variable debt to manage this exposure. On
February 9, 1998, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement with
a five year term which carries a notional principal amount of $30.0 million. The
swap effectively fixes the interest rate on $30.0 million of variable rate debt
at 6.78%. The swap agreement expires on February 11, 2003. The counter party to
the interest rate swap is one of the Company's primary banks. The Company
believes the credit and liquidity risk of the counter party failing to meet its
obligation is remote as the Company settles its interest position with the bank
on a quarterly basis. The Company also maintains a $7.5 million interest rate
swap that effectively fixes the interest rate on an Industrial Development
Revenue Bond at 7.98%. The swap was entered into in June 1996 and has a term of
ten years.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

         The following financial statements of the Registrant and its
subsidiaries included in the Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended
February 3, 2001 are incorporated herein by reference:

         Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 3, 2001 and January 29,
            2000.

         Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended
            February 3, 2001, January 29, 2000 and January 30, 1999.

         Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment for the Fiscal
            Years Ended February 3, 2001, January 29, 2000 and January 30, 1999.

         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended
            February 3, 2001, January 29, 2000 and January 30, 1999.

         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

         Report of Independent Public Accountants.

         The information under the heading "Summary of Quarterly Results
            (Unaudited)" on page 19 of the Annual Report to Stockholders for the
            Fiscal Years Ended February 3, 2001 and January 29, 2000 are
            incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
        FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

         None.


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                                    PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

DIRECTORS

         The sections under the heading "Proposal I-Election of Directors"
entitled "Nominees for Election - Term Expiring 2004", "Incumbent Director -
Term Expiring 2002" and "Incumbent Directors - Term Expiring 2003" on pages 3
and 4 of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held
June 7, 2001, are incorporated herein by reference for information on the
directors of the Registrant.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

         All executive officers of the Company are elected annually by and
serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The executive officers of
the Company are listed below:


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  Clyde B. Anderson                         40            Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

  Sandra B. Cochran                         42            President and Secretary

  Terrance G. Finley                        47            President, American Internet Service, Inc.

  Richard S. Wallington                     42            Chief Financial Officer
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         Clyde B. Anderson has served as a director of the Company since August
1987. Mr. Anderson has served as the Chairman of the Board of the Company since
January 2000 and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company since July 1992.
Mr. Anderson served as the President of the Company from November 1987 to
August 1999. From November 1987 to March 1994, Mr. Anderson also served as the
Company's Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Anderson serves on the Board of
Directors and the Compensation Committee of Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc., a
sporting goods retailer. Mr. Anderson is the son of Charles C. Anderson and the
brother of Terry C. Anderson, both members of the Company's Board of Directors.

         Sandra B. Cochran has served as President of the Company since August
1999 and Secretary since June 1998. Ms. Cochran served as the Executive Vice
President from February 1996 to August 1999 and as Chief Financial Officer from
September 1993 to August 1999. Ms. Cochran previously served as Vice President
and Assistant Secretary of the Company from August 1992 to September 1993.
Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Cochran served as a Vice President (as well
as in other capacities) of SunTrust Securities, Inc., a subsidiary of SunTrust
Banks, Inc. for more than five years.

         Terrance G. Finley has served as the President of American Internet
Service, Inc. since December 1998. Mr. Finley served as Senior Vice
President - Merchandising from January 1998 to December 1998. Mr. Finley served
as Vice President - Merchandising from April 1994 to January 1998 and was named
an executive officer of the Company in March 1995. Mr. Finley served as the
General Manager of Book$mart from February 1992 to April 1994. Prior to joining
the Company, Mr. Finley served as the Vice President - Sales for Smithmark
Publishers.

         Richard S. Wallington has served as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Company since August 1999. Mr. Wallington served as Vice President and
Controller from September 1993 to August 1999. Prior to joining the Company,
Mr. Wallington served as the Director of Financial Reporting for Woodward &
Lothrop, a retail department store company.

COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange
Act") requires the Company's directors, executive officers and persons who own
beneficially more than 10% of the Company's Common Stock to file reports of
ownership and changes in ownership of such stock with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. Directors,
executive officers and greater than 10% stockholders are required by SEC


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regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all such forms they file. To
the Company's knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports
furnished to the Company and written representations that no other reports were
required, its directors, executive officers and greater than 10% stockholders
complied with all applicable Section 16(a) filing requirements during fiscal
2001.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

         The sections under the heading "Executive Compensation," other than
those entitled "Report on Executive Compensation", "Compensation Committee
Interlocks and Insider Participation", "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions" and "Performance Graph", on pages 10 through 17 of the Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held June 7, 2001 are
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

         The section under the heading "Proposal I-Election of Directors"
entitled "Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock" on pages 8 and 9 of the Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held June 7, 2001 is
incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

         The sections under the heading "Executive Compensation" entitled
"Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" and "Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions" on pages 12 and 13 of the Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held June 7, 2001 are
incorporated herein by reference.


                                    PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)      1. Financial Statements

         The following Consolidated Financial Statements of Books-A-Million,
Inc. and its subsidiaries, included in the Registrant's Annual Report to
Stockholders for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001 are incorporated by
reference in Part II, Item 8:

         Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 3, 2001 and January 29,
            2000.

         Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended
            February 3, 2001, January 29, 2000 and January 30, 1999.

         Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment for the Fiscal
            Years Ended February 3, 2001, January 29, 2000 and January 30, 1999.

         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended
            February 3, 2001, January 29, 2000 and January 30, 1999.

         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

         Report of Independent Public Accountants.

2.       Financial Statement Schedule:

         The following consolidated financial statement schedule of
Books-A-Million, Inc. is attached hereto:

         Schedule 2        Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

         All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable
accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not
required under the related instructions or are not applicable, and therefore
have been omitted.

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3.       Exhibits **


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   3.1     --       Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registration
                    Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-52256, originally filed September 21, 1992).

   3.2     --       Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1,
                    File No. 33-52256, originally filed September 21, 1992).

   4.1     --       See Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 hereto incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits of the same number to
                    Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-52256, originally filed September 21, 1992.

  10.1     --       Lease Agreement between First National Bank of Florence, Alabama, as Trustee, and Bookland Stores, Inc.
                    (which is a predecessor of the Registrant), an Alabama corporation, dated January 30, 1991 (incorporated by
                    reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-52256, originally filed
                    September 21, 1992).

 *10.2     --       Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
                    Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 1999, File No. 0-20664, filed
                    on April 30, 1999).

 *10.3     --       Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registration Statement on Form S-1,
                    File No. 33-52256, originally filed September 21, 1992).

 *10.4     --       Amendment to Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Annual Report on Form
                    10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 1994, File No. 0-20664, filed on April 29, 1994).

 *10.5     --       1999 Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Annual
                    Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2000, File No. 0-20664, filed on April 28, 2000).

 *10.6     --       401(k) Plan (together with related documents) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Registration
                    Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-52256, originally filed September 21, 1992).

  10.7     --       Shareholders Agreement dated as of September 1, 1992 (incorporated by reference to
                    Exhibit 10.9 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1993,
                    File No. 0-20664, filed May 3, 1993).

 *10.8     --       Executive Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Annual Report on
                    Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 1995, File No. 0-20664, filed April 28, 1995).

  10.9     --       Short-Term Credit Agreement dated as of October 27, 1995, between the
                    Company and AmSouth Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Annual
                    Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 1996,  File No. 0-20664, filed
                    May 3, 1996).

  10.10    --       Revolving Loan Agreement dated as of October 27, 1995 between the Company and
                    AmSouth Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Annual Report on
                    Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 1996, File 0-20664, filed May 3, 1996).

  10.11    --       First amendment to Short-Term Credit Agreement, dated as of November 1, 1996
                    between the Company and AmSouth Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to
                    Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 1997, File 0-20664, filed May
                    2, 1997).

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<TABLE>

<S>                 <C>

 10.12     --       First amendment to Revolving Loan Agreement dated June 4, 1997 between the Company and
                    AmSouth Bank of Alabama, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta and NationsBank, N.A. and Master Assignment and
                    Acceptance Agreement dated November 7, 1997 between AmSouth Bank, NationsBank, N.A.,
                    SunTrust Bank, Atlanta and SouthTrust Bank, N. A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11
                    to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998, File 0-20664, filed
                    May 1, 1998).

 10.13     --       Second amendment to Short-Term Credit Agreement, dated June 4, 1997 between the Company
                    and AmSouth Bank of Alabama (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Annual Report on
                    Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1998, File 0-20664, filed May 1, 1998).

 10.14     --       Second amendment to Revolving Loan Agreement dated June 19, 1998 between the Company and
                    AmSouth Bank of Alabama, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, NationsBank, N.A. and SouthTrust Bank, National
                    Association and Master Assignment and Acceptance Agreement dated November 7, 1997 between AmSouth
                    Bank, NationsBank, N.A., SunTrust Bank, Atlanta and SouthTrust Bank, N. A. (incorporated by
                    reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30,
                    1999, File No. 0-20664, filed on April 30, 1999).

 10.15     --       Third amendment to Short-Term Credit Agreement, dated June 3, 1998 between the Company
                    and AmSouth Bank of Alabama (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Annual Report on
                    Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 1999, File No. 0-20664, filed on April 30, 1999).

 10.16     --       Third amendment to Revolving Loan Agreement dated June 18, 1999 between the Company and AmSouth
                    Bank of Alabama, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, NationsBank, N.A. and SouthTrust Bank, N.A. and Master Assignment
                    and Acceptance Agreement dated November 7, 1997 between AmSouth Bank, NationsBank, N.A., SunTrust Bank,
                    Atlanta and SouthTrust Bank, N. A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Annual Report on
                    Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2000, File No. 0-20664, filed on April 28, 2000).

 10.17     --       Fourth Amendment to Short-Term credit agreement, dated September 25, 2000 between the Company and AmSouth Bank.

 10.18     --       Fourth Amendment to Revolving Loan Agreement dated September 25, 2000 between the Company and AmSouth Bank,
                    SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, NationsBank, N.A. and SouthTrust Bank, N.A.

*10.19     --       Stock Option Plans for Booksamillion.com, American Internet Service, Inc., Netcentral, Inc. and Faithpoint, Inc.

 13        --       Portions of the Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended February 3, 2001 that
                    are expressly incorporated by reference into Part II of this Report.

 21        --       Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

 23        --       Consent of Independent Public Accountants to the incorporation of their report on the Company's
                    consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001, into the
                    Registration Statements on Form S-8.  (File Nos. 33-72812 and 33-86980).
</TABLE>

*        The indicated exhibit is a compensatory plan required to be filed as
an exhibit to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

**       The Company has financed certain capital expenditures with proceeds of
an industrial development revenue bond (the "Bond"), for which the outstanding
balance as of February 3, 2001, is less than 10% of the Company's total assets.
The Bond documents have not been included as an exhibit hereto but the Company
will provide such documents to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon
request.



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(b)      Reports on Form 8-K

             Not applicable.

(c)      See Item 14(a) (3), the Exhibit Index and the Exhibits attached
         hereto.

(d)      See Item 14(a) (2).


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<PAGE>   13


                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                                             BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC.


                                             by:       /s/ Clyde B. Anderson
                                                -------------------------------
                                                Clyde B. Anderson
                                                Chairman of the Board and
                                                Chief Executive Officer
                                                Date: May 4, 2001

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:


PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER:


         /s/ Clyde B. Anderson
-------------------------------------------------
Clyde B. Anderson
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Date:  May 4, 2001


PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING OFFICER:


         /s/ Richard S. Wallington
-------------------------------------------------
Richard S. Wallington
Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 4, 2001


DIRECTORS:


         /s/ Clyde B. Anderson
-------------------------------------------------
Clyde B. Anderson
Date: May 4, 2001


         /s/ Charles C. Anderson
-------------------------------------------------
Charles C. Anderson
Date: May 4, 2001


<PAGE>   14


DIRECTORS:


         /s/ Ronald G. Bruno
-------------------------------------------------
Ronald G. Bruno
Date: May 4, 2001


         /s/ J. Barry Mason
-------------------------------------------------
J. Barry Mason
Date: May 4, 2001


         /s/ Terry C. Anderson
-------------------------------------------------
Terry C. Anderson
Date: May 4, 2001


         /s/ William H. Rogers, Jr.
-------------------------------------------------
William H. Rogers, Jr.
Date: May 4, 2001


<PAGE>   15


                    REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


To Books-A-Million, Inc.:

We have audited in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States, the consolidated financial statements of BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC.
(A Delaware corporation) AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES incorporated by reference in this
Form 10-K and have issued our report thereon dated March 19, 2001. Our audit
was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial
statements taken as a whole. The schedule listed in the accompanying index is
the responsibility of the Company's management and is presented for purposes of
complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and is not part
of the basic financial statements. This schedule has been subjected to the
auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and,
in our opinion, fairly states in all material respects the financial data
required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements
taken as a whole.


                                                  ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Birmingham, Alabama
March 19, 2001


                                      S-1
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                                  SCHEDULE 2.


                             BOOKS-A-MILLION, INC.


                       VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS


  FOR THE YEARS ENDED JANUARY 30, 1999, JANUARY 29, 2000 AND FEBRUARY 3, 2001


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         CHARGED/
                                                   BALANCE AT          (CREDITED)        (DEDUCTIONS)/
                                                   BEGINNING            TO COSTS           RECOVERIES           BALANCE AT
                                                    OF YEAR           AND EXPENSES            NET              END OF YEAR
                                                  ----------          ------------       -------------         -----------

<S>                                               <C>                  <C>                <C>                   <C>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JANUARY 30, 1999:
Allowance for doubtful accounts                   $  355,514            $691,870           $(108,761)            $  938,623

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JANUARY 29, 2000:
Allowance for doubtful accounts                   $  938,623            $898,830           $(348,556)            $1,488,897

FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 2001:
Allowance for doubtful accounts                   $1,488,897            $218,044           $(920,060)            $  786,881
</TABLE>


                                      S-2
<PAGE>   17


                               INDEX TO EXHIBITS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit
Number
-------
<S>              <C>
  3.1     --       Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registration
                   Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-52256, originally filed September 21, 1992).

  3.2     --       Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registration Statement on Form
                   S-1, File No. 33-52256, originally filed September 21, 1992).

  4.1     --       See Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2 hereto incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibits of the same number to
                   Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-52256, originally filed September 21, 1992.

 10.1     --       Lease Agreement between First National Bank of Florence, Alabama, as Trustee, and Bookland Stores, Inc.
                   (which is a predecessor of the Registrant), an Alabama corporation, dated January 30, 1991 (incorporated
                   by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-52256, originally filed
                   September 21, 1992).

*10.2     --       Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan.

*10.3     --       Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registration Statement on Form S-1,
                   File No. 33-52256, originally filed September 21, 1992).

*10.4     --       Amendment to Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Annual Report on Form
                   10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 1994, File No. 0-20664, filed on April 29, 1994).

*10.5     --       1999 Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Annual
                   Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2000, File No. 0-20664, filed on April 28, 2000).

*10.6     --       401(k) Plan (together with related documents) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Registration
                   Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-52256, originally filed September 21, 1992).

 10.7     --       Shareholders Agreement dated as of September 1, 1992 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Annual
                   Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1993, File No. 0-20664, filed May 3, 1993).

*10.8     --       Executive Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
                   fiscal year ended January 28, 1995, File No. 0-20664, filed April 28, 1995).

 10.9     --       Short-Term Credit Agreement dated as of October 27, 1995, between the Company and AmSouth Bank, N.A.
                   (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February
                   3, 1996,  File No. 0-20664, filed May 3, 1996).

 10.10    --       Revolving Loan Agreement dated as of October 27, 1995 between the Company and AmSouth Bank, N.A.
                   (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
                   February 3, 1996, File 0-20664, filed May 3, 1996).

 10.11    --       First amendment to Short-Term Credit Agreement, dated as of November 1, 1996 between the Company and
                   AmSouth Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
                   fiscal year ended February 1, 1997, File 0-20664, filed May 2, 1997).

 10.12    --       First amendment to Revolving Loan Agreement dated June 4, 1997 between the Company and AmSouth Bank of
                   Alabama, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta and NationsBank, N.A. and Master Assignment and Acceptance Agreement dated
                   November 7, 1997 between AmSouth Bank, NationsBank, N.A., SunTrust Bank, Atlanta and SouthTrust Bank, N.A.
                   (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
                   January 31, 1998, File 0-20664, filed May 1, 1998).

 10.13    --       Second amendment to Short-Term Credit Agreement, dated June 4, 1997 between the Company and AmSouth
                   Bank of Alabama (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
                   year ended January 31, 1998, File 0-20664, filed May 1, 1998).

 10.14    --       Second amendment to Revolving Loan Agreement dated June 19, 1998 between the Company and AmSouth Bank of Alabama,
                   SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, NationsBank, N.A. and SouthTrust Bank, N.A. and Master Assignment and Acceptance
                   Agreement dated November 7, 1997 between AmSouth Bank, NationsBank, N.A., SunTrust Bank, Atlanta and SouthTrust
                   Bank, N. A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
                   January 30, 1999, File No. 0-20664, filed on April 30, 1999).

 10.15    --       Third amendment to Short-Term Credit Agreement, dated June 3, 1998 between the Company and AmSouth Bank of
                   Alabama (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
                   January 30, 1999, File No. 0-20664, filed on April 30, 1999).

</TABLE>


<PAGE>   18


<TABLE>
<S>                <C>

*10.16    --       Third amendment to Revolving Loan Agreement dated June 18, 1999 between the Company and AmSouth Bank of Alabama,
                   SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, NationsBank, N.A. and SouthTrust Bank, N.A. and Master Assignment and Acceptance
                   Agreement dated November 7, 1997 between AmSouth Bank, NationsBank, N.A., SunTrust Bank, Atlanta and SouthTrust
                   Bank, N. A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
                   January 29, 2000, File No. 0-20664, filed on April 28, 2000).

 10.17    --       Fourth Amendment to Short-Term credit agreement, dated September 25, 2000 between the Company and AmSouth Bank.

 10.18    --       Fourth Amendment to Revolving Loan Agreement dated September 25, 2000 between the Company and AmSouth Bank,
                   SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, NationsBank, N.A. and SouthTrust Bank, N.A.

*10.19    --       Stock Option Plans for Booksamillion.com, American Internet Service, Inc., Netcentral, Inc. and Faithpoint, Inc.

 13       --       Portions of the Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended February 3, 2001 that are expressly
                   incorporated by reference into Part II of this Report.

 21       --       Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

 23       --       Consent of Independent Public Accountants to the incorporation of their report on the Company's consolidated
                   financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001, into the Registration Statements on Form S-8.
                   (File Nos. 33-72812 and 33-86980).


</TABLE>


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                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of
our reports included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K, into the
Company's previously filed Registration Statements on File Nos. 33-72812 and
33-86980.


                                                 ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Birmingham, Alabama
April 30, 2001