A bookstore in the heart of San Francisco’s gay and lesbian community closed in late April.
A Different Light bookstore opened in the Castro district in 1985 and soon became a social hub that celebrated LGBT writers and readers.
The Northern California Booksellers Association’s executive director said online book sales have prompted the demise of many gay bookstores. The association says the store was likely the state’s last gay bookshop selling new titles.
— AP and WiG reports