Catch Mew at Books-A-Million January 8th.

Business Editors and Entertainment Writers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2000

Books-A-Million, Inc. (NASDAQ/NM:BAMM) released today that Mew is no longer a mirage.

On Saturday, January 8, Books-A-Million and Bookland stores will be giving away free Pokemon Trading Card Game League Mew cards.

"Children are very excited about the opportunity to catch Mew, a creature so rare it was thought to be a mirage," said Patty Mills, Director of Special Events. "The promotional Mew card is only available at Official Pokemon Trading Card Game League stores and Books-A-Million is delighted to have him."

The promotional Mew card giveaway kicks off the sign-up day for the third season of the Official Pokemon Trading Card Game League. Books-A-Million offers a fun and educational atmosphere for official Pokemon league events every Saturday.

See your local Books-A-Million or Bookland to catch Mew and for more information on how to join the Official Pokemon League.

Books-A-Million is one of the nation's leading book retailers and sells on the Internet at www.booksamillion.com. The company presently operates 184 stores in 17 states. The Company operates four 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, and Joe Muggs Newsstands.