Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Borders Group,
Inc. of our report dated
April 10, 2008, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
Borders Group, Inc., included in the 2007 Annual Report to Shareholders of Borders Group, Inc.
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following registration Statements:
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Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-88805) pertaining to the Borders Group, Inc. 1998
Stock Option Plan, |
| (2) |
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Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-79559) pertaining to the Borders Group, Inc.
Management Stock Purchase Plan, Borders Group, Inc. Stock Option Plan, Borders Group, Inc.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Borders Group, Inc. Director Stock Plan, Borders Group, Inc.
401(k) Plan, and Borders Group, Inc. Savings Plan for Employees Working in Puerto Rico, |
| (3) |
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Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-114403) pertaining to the Borders Group, Inc. 2004
Long-Term Incentive Plan, |
| (4) |
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Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-120367) pertaining to the Borders Group, Inc.
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, |
| (5) |
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Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-134847) pertaining to the Borders Group, Inc. 401(k)
Plan, and |
| (6) |
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Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-141863) pertaining to the registration of common
stock, warrants, subscription rights, debt securities, stock purchase contracts and stock
purchase units of Borders Group, Inc. |
of our report dated
April 10, 2008, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of
Borders Group, Inc.
incorporated herein by reference and our report dated
April 10, 2008, with
respect to the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Borders Group, Inc.
included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Borders Group, Inc. for the year ended
February 2,
2008.
