Despite support of locals upset over the closing of Morningside Bookshop—neighborhood residents pledged a sum of $95,000 to help keep the doors open—owner Peter Soter determined officially that his independent store must go out of business.
Morningside Bookshop, a family-owned bookstore now 5 years old, will be permanently closing its doors in June, owner Peter Soter announced on Wednesday.
A man in jeans, a red shirt, and a jacket attempted to steal a pile of T-shirts from the display outside Morningside Bookshop on 114th street at 8:20 p.m. Saturday.
Bookstores in Morningside Heights are not hard to come by, but with such a vast array of choices for all types of readers, there’s no reason not to try a new one on for size.
After an accelerating battle against the economy and national chain stores, 114th Street and Broadway’s Morningside Bookshop is turning to locals for help.
