Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013
Revenue
Net sales	$ 468,420	$ 497,946
Other Revenue	1,881	493
Total Revenues	470,301	498,439
Cost of products sold, including warehouse distribution and store occupancy costs (excluding depreciation and amortization)	333,791	353,447
Gross profit	136,510	144,992
Operating, selling and administrative expenses	118,909	120,383
Impairment charges	729	884
Depreciation and amortization	18,351	16,765
Operating income (loss) from continuing operations	(1,479)	6,960
Interest expense, net	2,079	1,729
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	(3,558)	5,231
Income tax expense	4,832	1,874
Net income (loss) from continuing operations before equity method investment	(8,390)	3,357
Net income (loss) on equity method investment	157	(782)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	(8,233)	2,575
Loss from discontinued operations	(130)	(30)
Net income (loss)	(8,363)	2,545
Less net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(779)
Net income (loss) attributable to Books-A-Million	$ (7,584)	$ 2,545
Basic
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$ (0.51)	$ 0.16
Loss from discontinued operations	$ (0.01)	$ 0.00
Net income (loss) per common share	$ (0.52)	$ 0.16
Weighted average number of shares outstanding-basic	14,708	15,246
Diluted
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$ (0.51)	$ 0.16
Loss from discontinued operations	$ (0.01)	$ 0.00
Net income (loss) per common share	$ (0.52)	$ 0.16
Weighted average number of shares outstanding-diluted	14,708	15,246