Analog Books, a "community fixture" that was "a hangout spot for students, Berkeley residents and authors alike," closed June 15, the Daily Californian reported, adding that former owner Nima Shokat was unavailable for comment.
Analog "has been there for a long time, it's a part of the community, and the trend of independent bookstores dying is unfortunate," said landlord Mori Herscowitz, who was uncertain what would become of the property.
Former staff member Elaina Marshalek called Analog "a really great place to work. (It) was a bookstore with a quirky personality.... If anyone would like to open another bookstore, people are excited to come and work at it."
