Booksale to enter 'new chapter,' close some branches

Booksale, the popular shop in malls carrying affordable unused and secondhand books, said it's entering a "new chapter" even as some its branches are closing.

"As we enter a new chapter in our bookstore's story, we want to take a moment to thank you, our loyal readers," chief executive officer Josh Sison said in a statement posted on Facebook on Nov. 19.

"While some of our branches are closing, we're excited to continue finding new and creative ways to make reading affordable and accessible as we have done for the past 35 years," he added.

Sison noted that they "have so many exciting plans ahead, and we can't wait to share them with you."

"So here's to the stories yet to be told and the adventures that await—both on the page and in the world beyond," he continued.

Some bookworms took to the comments section to recall their fond memories with Booksale.

"It’s been my comfort place. All [these] books were from your store. It helps me in my journey. Thanks," one user said.

"Booksale is the reason I learned to appreciate and read other genres outside the usual norm of the time. Because of this shop, I gave a lot of books a try and I did like most of it," another one commented.

"No mall visit is complete unless we get something from a Booksale branch," said another.

According to its website, Booksale is "the country's biggest source of low-priced unused, as well as previously-owned, books and bargain publications from the US, Canada, Australia and the UK."

The book store has 91 stores nationwide as of writing.