Books Inc. Gets OK For $3.25M Sale To Barnes & Noble

By Ben Zigterman · September 24, 2025, 5:11 PM EDT

California's oldest independent bookstore chain, Books Inc., received approval Wednesday from a bankruptcy judge for a $3.25 million sale to Barnes & Noble, and hopes to close on the sale Oct....

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Bankruptcy Scorecard

Summary

Books Inc., the Bay Area's oldest independent bookstore operator, has entered Chapter 11 with plans to close its Berkeley location early next month while continuing to operate 10 other shops in and around San Francisco.

Case Number

4:25-bk-40087

Judge

William J. Lafferty

Venue

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California

Capital Structure

Total Liabilities:

$3.8 million

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Case Information

Case Title

Books Inc.

Case Number

4:25-bk-40087

Court

California Northern

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

January 20, 2025

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