Founded in 2013 by Cecilia Picún, the shop became a specialist hub for Latin American literature. The closure is forced by the property owners of the premises on Sant Jaume street, ending a decade of book clubs and literary recommendations.
“"A bookstore is not just closing; a meeting place is closing. The grief we are experiencing is the loss of humanity."
Local readers have responded to the news by purchasing multiple books to preserve the store's legacy. Picún, who transitioned from the pharmaceutical industry to bookselling, had hoped to find a successor before her retirement, but the current real estate situation made it impossible.
Throughout its history, Librerío de la Plata hosted international authors such as Samanta Schweblin and Eduardo Berti. The founder warns that real estate speculation and AI algorithms are threatening the survival of personalized, community-focused cultural spaces.
