Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015	Feb. 01, 2014
Revenue
Net sales	$ 470,971	$ 468,489
Other Revenue	3,113	1,881
Total Revenues	474,084	470,370
Cost of products sold, including warehouse distribution and store occupancy costs (excluding depreciation and amortization)	333,664	334,025
Gross profit	140,420	136,345
Operating, selling and administrative expenses	118,940	118,744
Impairment charges	436	729
Depreciation and amortization	16,425	18,351
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations	4,619	(1,479)
Interest expense, net	2,194	2,079
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	2,425	(3,558)
Income tax (benefit) expense	(242)	4,832
Net income (loss) from continuing operations before equity method investment	2,667	(8,390)
Net income on equity method investment	241	157
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	2,908	(8,233)
Loss from discontinued operations	0	(130)
Net income (loss)	2,908	(8,363)
Less net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(630)	(779)
Net income (loss) attributable to Books-A-Million	$ 3,538	$ (7,584)
Basic
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 0.23	$ (0.51)
Loss from discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ (0.01)
Net income (loss) per common share	$ 0.23	$ (0.52)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding—basic	14,218	14,708
Diluted
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 0.23	$ (0.51)
Loss from discontinued operations	$ 0.00	$ (0.01)
Net income (loss) per common share	$ 0.23	$ (0.52)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding—diluted	14,218	14,708