I Know You Like a Book, Peoria Heights, Ill., will close at the end of August. Owner Mary Beth Nebel died July 6, but the store had been shuttered for most of the past two months. On June 20, Nebel had posted on Facebook about her medical issues.
The bookstore is holding sales events for the remaining books and merchandise. Shelving, furniture, and accessories are priced in the store.
The most recent Facebook post noted: "On behalf of Mary Beth Nebel, owner, thank you to everyone who sustained this space over the past 18 years through patronage, projects, and conversation. A special thank you to bookseller and curator, Cindy Baker. And to all customers--thank you for shopping small and shopping local. Thank you for reading. We hope you liked a book."