Chris Doeblin

'This is the saddest and most destructive outcome we had imagined.'

'Our intention is to keep that space as a bookstore and we're working hard to do that,' said the building's landlord. 'It just won’t be Chris at the helm.'

'I hope we can work something out,' the store's co-owner said.

'Our four stores are in danger of closing soon...This is true in spite of the fact that business has been good and we are widely supported and appreciated.'