Cody’s Books Closes Permanently by EastBayExpress Archives Jun 20, 2008 A memo that just arrived from Cody’s Books bears sad news: “After 52 years, Cody’s Books will shut its doors effective June 20, 2008. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Previous articleThe East Bay Today: June 20, 2008Next articleBART Ridership At Record Levels 18,656FansLike0FollowersFollow67,429FollowersFollow Newsletter sign-up eLert sign-up Local Weather Oakland clear sky enter location 53.9 ° F 56 ° 52 ° 71 % 2.2mph 1 % Wed 63 ° Thu 62 ° Fri 65 ° Sat 75 ° Sun 77 °