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Bossier City is set to welcome a new Books-A-Million store after an 11-year hiatus. Located at 2920 Meadow Creek Drive, the store will offer a wide range of books and collectibles. With the building nearly complete, the company is hiring for various positions as it prepares for opening, pending final approvals. This marks a significant return for the brand, enhancing local shopping and community engagement.
Bossier City, Louisiana, is set to welcome a new Books-A-Million store after an 11-year absence, with the location currently under construction at 2920 Meadow Creek Drive in a shopping center adjacent to an Aldi grocery store. The new store is approximately 54% complete as of July 9, 2025, and will provide local residents with access to a diverse selection of books, magazines, collectibles, toys, and technology.
The return of Books-A-Million comes after the company closed its previous Bossier City location in 2014, which was situated at 2001 Airline Drive. That site is now home to a 2nd & Charles bookstore, a sibling brand owned by Books-A-Million’s parent company. Additionally, the company had previously operated another store near Southpark Mall on Jewella Avenue, which also closed years before the 2014 shutdown.
At present, an application for a Certificate of Occupancy has been submitted to the city on June 10, but has yet to receive approval. The approval is pending multiple sign-offs that include building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and zoning inspections. The Bossier Metropolitan Planning Commission is currently awaiting updates from Books-A-Million regarding the scheduling of a walkthrough and inspection process to finalize the certificate.
In preparation for the opening, Books-A-Million is actively hiring for various positions within the new store. The company is seeking part-time booksellers, key holders to serve as limited managers on duty, and full-time assistant general managers. Interested applicants have until August 7 to submit their applications for these job opportunities.
Books-A-Million, founded in 1917 in Florence, Alabama, began as a small bookstore and has since expanded to operate over 260 locations across 32 states. The company’s product offerings have also diversified, with a focus not just on books but also on technology and collectibles to meet modern customer demands.
In a significant business transition, Books-A-Million’s parent company was taken private in 2015. Since that time, the company’s financial performance has improved considerably, with revenues rising from approximately $4.6 million in 2014 to an estimated $934 million in 2022. This resurgence in revenue, alongside the strategic decision to open new locations, highlights the ongoing demand for brick-and-mortar bookstores amid a competitive retail environment.
The Bossier City community is looking forward to the return of a popular bookstore that had previously delighted customers with its extensive range of reading material and community engagement. Books-A-Million’s new store is expected to become a welcomed addition to the local shopping scene, providing both employment opportunities and a gathering place for book lovers in the region.
Residents and potential customers are encouraged to keep an eye on updates regarding the store’s openings as construction progresses and the necessary approvals are finalized. With the resurgence of the Books-A-Million brand in Bossier City, the community eagerly anticipates the enriching experience that the new store will provide.
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