Established in 1917, American Wholesale Book Company is a wholesale distributor of books. It is a subsidiary of Books-A-Million which is one of the leading providers of books throughout the United States. It operates more than 200 stores and employs over 4,000 employees. It offers a selection of books, magazines, bargain books and collectibles. The company offers books on various topics, such as cooking, games, arts, gardening, health and fitness, religion, medical, law, entertainment, architecture, antiques and collections, science, technology, nature and music. It sells fiction and nonfiction books of various authors, including James Patterson, David Baldaccoi, Michael Chabon, Harlan Coben, T.D.Jakes and Christopher Hitches. Additionally, it offers cards and gift certificates to its customers. American Wholesale Book Company is located in Florence, Ala.