Half Price Books will close its location in downtown Berkeley after 20 years of operation, with the closing date set for November 30. The company was unable to come to a lease agreement with the landlord, according to the public relations manager. The 8,000-square-foot store featured a collection of around 100,000 titles covering various genres. In addition to books, they also sold comics, records, and collectibles. The closure follows a series of bookstore shutdowns in the area.
Half Price Books has been a downtown Berkeley fixture for 20 years and will close its location on Shattuck Avenue on November 30 due to failed lease negotiations.
Public relations manager Emily Bruce expressed regret about the closure, noting the strong customer base that relied on the Berkeley location as their closest store.
Kevin Gordon, of Gordon Commercial Brokerage, acknowledged efforts made to retain Half Price Books at their current location and expressed sadness over the decision.
The store is known for its vast collection of over 100,000 titles and serves as a marketplace for locals to sell used books and items.
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