Books-A-Million Welcomes Ed McMahon to West Palm Beach.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 1998-- Books-A-Million, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: BAMM) the nation's third largest bookseller, proudly welcomes Ed McMahon to Books-A-Million at Westward Shopping Center at 2471 Okeechobee Boulevard. Tuesday, December 1, at 2:00 p.m., Mr. McMahon will be signing his new autobiography, "For Laughing Out Loud: My Life And Good Times."

For 50 years, Ed McMahon has been an integral part of the American television experience. From his early days as Philadelphia's "Mr. Television" to his 30 years as Johnny Carson's sidekick on "The Tonight Show" as well as his stint as host of "Star Search," Ed McMahon has become much more than an announcer and spokesperson; he is a television icon. In his new book, "For Laughing Out Loud: My Life And Good Times," written with David Fisher, McMahon invites readers to take a warm, fun filled walk down memory lane as he looks back on a career that spans the history of television.

Books-A-Million, Inc. is one of the leading book retailers in the southeastern United States. The Company presently operates 168 bookstores in 17 states. The Company operates three distinct store formats, including large superstores operating under the names Books-A-Million and Books & Co., traditional bookstores and combination book and greeting card stores, both operating under the name Bookland. The Company also sells books at its site on the World Wide Web. (http://www.booksamillion.com)