CONFIRMING STATEMENT


This Statement confirms that the undersigned, Michael Weiss, has authorized
and designated each of Thomas D. Carney, Kelly S. Burnett, Ron S. Hopp and
Mark D. Schairer, acting individually, to execute and file on the undersigned's
behalf Form ID and all Forms 3, 4, 5 and 144 (including any amendments thereto)
that the undersigned may be required to file with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission as a result of the undersigned's ownership of or
transactions in securities of Borders Group, Inc.  The authority of
Thomas D. Carney, Kelly S. Burnett, Ron S. Hopp and Mark D. Schairer under this
Statement shall continue until the undersigned is no longer required to file
Forms 3, 4, 5 and 144 with regard to the undersigned's ownership of or
transactions in securities of Borders Group, Inc., unless earlier revoked in
writing.  The undersigned acknowledges that Thomas D. Carney, Kelly S. Burnett,
Ron S. Hopp and Mark D. Schairer are not assuming any of the undersigned's
responsibilities to comply with:  (1) Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934; (2) requirements relating to the filing of Form 144; or (3) any other
Federal or State Securities or other Laws or Regulations.


Date:  July 19, 2005					Michael Weiss
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								Michael Weiss