Chapters Bookstore on Parnell Street is to close after almost 40 years.

The iconic bookstore announced on Twitter it will be closing early next year.

Announcement: After 40 years in business @chaptersbooks will close its doors early in 2022. To extend our sincere gratitude to customers old and new, we are hosting a huge clearance sale. 2 for 1 on ALL items, excl Bestsellers. Buy 2 items, get cheapest free. In store only.

— Chapters Bookstore Dublin (@chaptersbooks) October 29, 2021

Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie was at the store today, but he's also been asking the question of what the future holds for book sales.