CONFIRMING STATEMENT


This Statement confirms that the undersigned, George L. Jones, has authorized
and designated each of Thomas D. Carney, Ruth A. Kumaus, Roger L. Esterwood 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, Ruth A. Kumaus, Roger L. Esterwood 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, Ruth A. Kumaus,
Roger L. Esterwood 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 17, 2006				George L. Jones
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					George L. Jones