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These stores are expected to close by the end of january 2010. Discussion is central to our philosophy because it fosters understanding. Waldenbooks, operated by the walden book company, inc. The recent closing of two important american bookstores, serendipity books in berkeley and the original borders books in ann arbor, has. Anticipated waldenbooks specialty retail store closure list for general information purposes, borders group has provided the anticipated waldenbooks specialty retail store closure list below.