Photo by M. Enriquez; photo courtesy of Visit Alexandria
Hooray for Books
Alexandria bookstore on King Street hosts authors and other events.
Hooray for Books!, the independent and locally-owned bookstore at 1555 King St., will be closing at the end of this year.
The store supports local authors and also features thousands of national bestsellers for children and adults, hosts adult book clubs, children's storytime and also sells puzzles and games. The store opened in 2008 and is only closing because the building owner decided not to renew the bookstore's lease.
"They have plans to remodel the space for their own use. Hooray for Books! will not be sold or relocating – it’s time to conclude our story," according to owner Ellen Klein. "We’re thankful for the support and love we’ve received from loyal customers and bookish friends during our nearly 17 years in business. You’ve helped us survive the Great Recession, multiple flash floods, and the COVID Pandemic. Endings are hard to write, but now’s the time to do just that."
Klein had worked at A Likely Story, another Alexandria bookstore, which closed in late 2007. She picked up the mantle to open Hooray for Books! the next year with a special focus on encouraging kids to read.
