On Thursday morning, the San Jose Barnes & Noble was a shadow of its former self, with shoppers looking for bargains at 75% off amid empty shelves.
The cafe is permanently closed, and with the children’s books blocked off, the atmosphere speaks of an impending closure that resonates with local book lovers.
Despite the sentimentality, many may not mourn the closing of Barnes & Noble, viewing it as a consequence of larger retail shifts, yet it still signifies a community loss.
With Sports Basement taking over its location, the loss of Barnes & Noble marks an end to a bookstore era that has left a cultural void in the area.
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