Costa Rica Bookstore to Close After 130 Years

Librería Lehmann, a cornerstone of Costa Rican literary culture for over a century, is shutting its doors for good on June 20. This marks the end of an era for the country's most historic bookstore, which has served generations of readers, students, writers, and teachers. The closure highlights the broader struggles faced by independent bookstores in the face of digital transformation, raising questions about the preservation of local cultural institutions. This loss not only signifies the end of a business but also a piece of Costa Rica's rich literary heritage.