After nine years in business, Literarity Book Shop in El Paso, Tex., will close later this year, the El Paso Times reported.
In a message to customers, owners Bill and Mary Anna Clark said they will be wrapping up the store's last chapter over the next three months and thanked all those who have visited and shopped at the store since it opened in 2017.
"You've helped to make the last nine years possible," they wrote. "To those of you with whom we've developed true friendships, we feel blessed. We've met some remarkably smart, kind, interesting, and generous folks over the past nine years."
While they did not provide specifics, the Clarks said they will "plot a sequel to our literary adventure in the coming weeks as we reflect on the past, contemplate the future, and visit with friends. We'll continue to put some great books and special volumes in the hands of readers, but in different ways and perhaps a different location."
Over the coming weeks, Literarity will be offering discounts on new and used books as well as some collectible editions. The Clarks encouraged anyone with a Literarity gift card to use it soon, and to support other local booksellers in the El Paso area.
"We've worked to make Literarity Book Shop a platform for doing good and giving back to our community," they wrote. "We've attempted in our own small way to improve the quality of life in our El Paso community by creating a space for curious people to share ideas and forge new friendships."