The Stacks, an art and design bookstore in New Orleans, La., that opened in 2014 and subsequently made Architectural Digest's list of "16 must-visit spots" in the city, will close October 1.
In a letter to "friends and patrons," owner Émilie Lamy wrote that the decision was made "with a heavy though a full heart.... We are very much at peace with this decision. The bookstore opened four years ago and I couldn't have been more honored by how it was received, seeing it blossom from a few shelves within in a furniture shop in The Marigny to a large operation within the Contemporary Arts Center was an immensely fulfilling adventure. I'm incredibly grateful to have been able to share with New Orleans a part of what I believe in through a space where people could feel welcomed, inspired and safe.
"Having been independently owned and operated from the beginning, I can only encourage you to support as much as possible your local businesses in any way you can. We need each other. An immense thank you for all of your love, loyalty and support throughout these past four years."