Hooray for Books! in Alexandria, Va., will close at the end of the year, ALXnow reported.
"We will remain closed in 2025, because our landlord is not extending the bookstore's lease," owner Ellen Klein wrote in a message to customers. "They have plans to remodel the space for their own use. Hooray for Books! will not be sold or relocating--it's time to conclude our story."
Klein noted that the bookstore is fully stocked for the holidays, with some 14,000 books on hand as well as plenty of games, puzzles, and toys. Before the end of the year, there will be sales, giveaways, raffles, and thank-you gifts for shoppers.
"We're thankful for the support and love we've received from loyal customers and bookish friends during our nearly 17 years in business," Klein continued. "You've helped us survive the Great Recession, multiple flash floods, and the Covid pandemic. Endings are hard to write, but now's the time to do just that."
Founded in 2008, Hooray for Books! was originally a children's bookstore. Over the years, it added YA and adult sections.