{"id":72825,"date":"2025-10-13T23:51:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T23:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/72825\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T23:51:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T23:51:13","slug":"nations-second-largest-book-retailer-opens-new-kalamazoo-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/72825\/","title":{"rendered":"Nation\u2019s second-largest book retailer opens new Kalamazoo location"},"content":{"rendered":"

KALAMAZOO, MI \u2014 Books-A-Million opened its third Michigan location on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 4404 Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo. <\/p>\n

The bookstore chain will celebrate a grand opening at the Kalamazoo location on Nov. 1 with games, snacks and balloon animals for guests. <\/p>\n

The 15,000-square-foot store is open to shoppers now from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. <\/p>\n

\"BooksBooks-A-Million is now open next to Planet Fitness and Harbor Freight at the University Commons strip mall.Audrey Whitaker<\/p>\n

It\u2019s located in the University Commons strip mall next to Planet Fitness and Harbor Freight. The space previously housed Save-A-Lot. <\/p>\n

Books-A-Million carries new releases and popular titles across all genres, from fiction and romance to cooking, science and world history. <\/p>\n

\"BooksShoppers will find new releases and special editions.Audrey Whitaker<\/p>\n

Eye-catching covers are turned to face shoppers on the expansive shelves, said General Manager Kaitlin Thomas. Some feature a hand-written highlight from staff. <\/p>\n

\u201cFor people that are more introverted and don\u2019t want to ask for a book recommendation, they\u2019re already throughout the store,\u201d Thomas said. <\/p>\n

\"BooksStaff picks are “turned out” with a hand-written recommendation.Audrey Whitaker<\/p>\n

The new retailer has created 35 jobs in Kalamazoo, Thomas said, and has been popular among local college students. <\/p>\n

Shoppers can also browse music, games, puzzles, craft kits and collectables for all ages. <\/p>\n

\"BooksThe store offers more than books — collectables, stationary, games and more are available.Audrey Whitaker<\/p>\n

Encircling the sales floor are shelves of discount titles \u2014 Books-A-Million\u2019s signature offering. <\/p>\n

Here, shoppers can hunt for cookbooks, self-help and even bestsellers at up to 75% off, per the company\u2019s website. <\/p>\n

\"BooksThe brand may be best known for its bargain section.Audrey Whitaker<\/p>\n

Books-A-Million will hold regular literary events, Thomas said, like Harry Potter\u2019s birthday and book signings. Updates will be posted on social media soon. <\/p>\n

Books-A-Million was founded in Alabama in 1917, according to the company website<\/a>. It\u2019s since grown into the second-largest book retailer in the U.S., behind only Barnes & Noble.<\/p>\n

Kalamazoo County has one Barnes & Noble location, at 6134 S. Westnedge Ave. in Portage.<\/p>\n

Books-A-Million operates more the 260 stores in 32 states, per the website. Stores range from 4,000 to 30,000 square feet, filled with books, magazines, collectables, toys, gifts and more.<\/p>\n

Want more Kalamazoo-area news? Bookmark MLive\u2019s local Kalamazoo news page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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