An Oakland bookstore has shut its doors after struggling to recoup business following the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more than 20 years, A Great Good Place for Books was a destination for readers of all ages to discover new stories and connect with fellow book lovers through an array of author events and community gatherings hosted at the space.
On Sunday, June 14, the Montclair Village shop at 6120 La Salle Ave. shuttered permanently, a decision reached after “a slow holiday season and an untenable start to 2026,” according to a GoFundMe campaign created for owner Kathleen Caldwell…