A Thousand Stories in Herndon, Va., is closing permanently, FFXNow reported. The bookstore's last day of business will be Saturday, December 21.
Co-owners Michelle Ratto and Beth Luke, who opened the bookstore at 750 Center St. in November 2022, have decided to close the store after being unable to find a new home for it. The bookstore's building had been slated to be demolished in advance of a major redevelopment project, and although that project fell through earlier this month, Luke and Ratto will still close the store.
"This was always meant to be a temporary location for us, but after two years of looking we've been unable to find a larger location," Ratto told FFXNow. "After weighing all our options, we've decided that the best decision is to close our doors. We've loved being in Herndon for the past two years and hope that the town is able to attract some quality businesses in the future."
A Thousand Stories sells titles for all ages with a particular emphasis on children's and young adult titles. Through Saturday, the bookstore will be offering discounts of 20%-40% on all items in-store, and Ratto and Luke are encouraging customers to come in for one last visit.
In an Instagram post announcing the closure, they wrote: "The past two years have been full of new friends, lessons learned, and so many great books. We're very grateful for this wild ride we've had."