The Big Bookstore is closing

By Metro Times editorial staff

Jun 7, 2016 at 8:54 am

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Noooooooooo.

Sad news today, The Big Bookstore on Cass Avenue is set to close sometime this year.

According to an Instagram post from John King Books, "the oldest continually operated used bookstore in Detroit is closing sometime in 2016."

Read the full announcement below.

A sad announcement from John King himself regarding one of our sister stores, The Big Bookstore. #endofanera

A photo posted by John King Books (@johnkingbooksdetroit) on Jun 6, 2016 at 6:30pm PDT

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