Big Book Store The oldest continually operating bookstore in Detroit, the Big Book Store earned its name in another era. It changed locations and owners over the years before finding a permanent home in Midtown and becoming the smallest of the three bookstores owned by John King. 5911 Cass, Detroit. (Photo credit: krn_grl on Instagram)

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

This article appears in Jun 1-7, 2016.

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