Serving as a literary haven for three decades, West Kendall’s beloved Barnes & Noble bookstore has announced it will be closing its doors. The branch took to Instagram Monday to announce the sad news, but all is not lost.
“After more than 30 years, we’re turning the final page on a place that’s been a part of so many lives, and ours too. This Barnes & Noble has been more than two floors and bookshelves… it’s been late-night study sessions, first books, quiet moments, shared stories, and lifelong memories,” the post reads. “We’re incredibly grateful to have been part of your lives for all these years. Though it’s hard to say goodbye, this isn’t the end — just a new beginning.”
While the city will be sad to see this longtime gem go, the good news is that it’ll continue to serve avid readers at a new location not too far… at the Palms at Town & Country! According to the Instagram post, they’ll open later in the fall.
“Thank you for growing with us, loving books with us, and making this place home.”
The store first opened in 1996 at 12405 N Kendall Dr, becoming a 50,000-square-foot haven for books, movies, music and magazines, featuring a B&N Café. As reported by the Miami Herald, its new Town & Country home is set to be smaller, about 20,000 square feet, formerly occupied by the Forever 21 between Lane Bryant and Nordstrom Rack.
Barnes & Noble West Kendall will have its final day on Wednesday, September 24, and a Rooms To Go furniture store will take its place. But before then, customers can take advantage of closing deals, including 25% off books, 50% off Book Annex, 20% off DVDs and CDs and more.