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Goodbye, Olsson’s

October 2, 2008

D.C.’s much-loved local indie book-and-music chain has closed. Forlorn customers are leaving testimonials here. The WaPo’s Bob Thompson wrote a nice obit yesterday.

For heaven’s sake, people, if you have a local bookstore you’re fond of, get over there and buy a book today.

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