09/05/2023
Friends,
I want to let you know that I’ll be closing Light Trap at the end of September.
This was a hard but necessary decision to make, both for personal and financial reasons. Owning and running a small business is not for the faint of heart. Burnout is very real, and I’m currently experiencing it.
Rather than push through, I want to take some time to rest and care for myself. Admitting this feels embarrassing, but y’all — from the beginning, I’ve been in the people business, not the book business. It’s been such an honor to be a part of your lives and routines for the past three years, and to witness the community and companionship.
I hope to return to bookselling at some point in the future. I still believe Jackson needs a good bookstore, and I’d love to contribute in some form or another.
Here’s to dreaming ✨
Lauren
P.S. Rather than a closing sale or event, all inventory (except used) is on a sliding scale as of today. Pay what you can — discounts will be applied in person, at the register. If you’d like to pre-order or special order books, please place them through Bookshop.org separately.
📸 Courtney Searcy
