www.eastbayexpress.com/blogs/cody_s_books_closes_permanently/Content?oid=775168
A memo that just arrived from Cody's Books bears sad news: "After 52 years, Cody's Books will shut its doors effective June 20, 2008. The Berkeley bookstore has been a beacon to readers and writers throughout the nation and across the world. Founded by Fred and Pat Cody in 1956, Cody's has been a Berkeley institution and a pioneer in the book business, helping to establish such innovations as quality paperbacks and in-store author readings. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Cody's was a landmark of the Free Speech movement and was a home away from home for innumerable authors, poets and readers. "The Board of Directors of Cody's Books made this difficult decision after years of financial distress and declining sales.
is a heartbreaking momentin the spring of 2005 when I learned about the financial crisis facing Cody's, I was excited to save the store from bankruptcy. Unfortunately, my current business is not strong enough or rich enough to support Cody's. It means so much to me and I apologize to the people who have supported Cody's for not being able to keep this landmark independent bookstore open.
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