Borders(R) Has 50 Great Gifts at 50% Off for Black Friday

Borders(R) Has 50 Great Gifts at 50% Off for Black Friday

More than two hundred other entertainment items also deeply discounted starting Black Friday and running through Sunday

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Bargain-hunters will snap up some good deals at Borders stores nationwide on Black Friday and all through Thanksgiving weekend with the launch of 50 great gift items at 50% off the list price. Gifts at 50% off include some of this season's hottest books such as Mitch Albom's "Have a Little Faith," James Patterson's "I, Alex Cross," "True Compass," Ted Kennedy's memoir, and "Gourmet Today" by Ruth Reichl. There are plenty of newly released CDs from which to choose including Harry Connick Jr.'s "Your Songs" and Michael Buble's "Crazy Love." A variety of music box sets discounted at 50% are available as well including Eric Clapton's "Crossroads" and Frank Sinatra's "Sinatra: New York" to name a few. In addition, shoppers can also choose from a variety of 2010 calendars, games and other entertainment products that are also offered at 50% off. The "50 at 50" deals are good through Sunday, Nov. 29, giving shoppers ample opportunity to find just the right gifts at great prices.

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In addition to the "50 at 50," Borders is offering more than 200 other items at deep discounts including Blu-ray discs ranging from $9.99 to $14.99. Select regular DVDs are also priced from as little as $2.99 to just $8.99; and select TV on DVD boxed sets are only $19.99. Customers can also find a variety of holiday items such as boxed holiday cards and Christmas trees and trim discounted as much as 50% off the regular price. Selection and availability will vary by store.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE:BGP) is a leading specialty retailer of books as well as other educational and entertainment items. The company employs approximately 25,000 throughout the U.S., primarily in its Borders® and Waldenbooks® stores. Online shopping is offered through borders.com. Find author interviews and vibrant discussions of the products we and our customers are passionate about online at facebook.com/borders, twitter.com/borders and youtube.com/bordersmedia. For more information about the company, visit borders.com/media.

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CONTACT: Mary Davis of Borders, +1-734-477-1374,
mdavis4@bordersgroupinc.com

Web Site: http://www.borders.com/

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