(CNN) The Strand has survived almost a century as perhaps New York's most famous bookstore, with its "18 Miles of Books" earning diehard loyalty from countless tourists and locals alike. Founded in 1927, it survived the Great Depression, World War II, Big Box stores, and e-commerce challengers. But now, its owner says the store -- known for its seemingly endless stock of used and rare titles -- could become a casualty of the coronavirus. Customers socially distance as they wait to enter Strand Book Store in Union Square in New York in September. The memo has gained steam online, with #savethestrand a Twitter hashtag.

Source: CNN October 24, 2020 13:30 UTC