The Literate Lizard in Sedona, Ariz., will close its physical bookstore when the lease is up in late September. In a Facebook post Sunday announcing the decision, owner Eve Hunter wrote: "Happy #NationalBookLoversDay to all... but we have some sad news to share. After three years of being Sedona's bookstore, we will be closing our doors when our lease is up in late September. We have loved serving you, meeting you, and curating a selection of books to entice you, and your support over these past three years has been wonderful."
Noting that Covid-19 "has been tough, for sure, with our ten week closure, business still lagging since our June reopening, and an uncertain business climate looking forward," Hunter said the bookshop "might have weathered it, but with a variety of other challenges in our life, it is necessary to close at this time. We will continue as an online bookstore... and hope you will support us there for your book-buying needs. Watch this space for more news about the website. Thank you all, and keep reading!"