End of an Era: 2nd & Charles on Airline Drive Is Closing Its Doors

For some time, rumors of closure have surrounded 2nd & Charles in Bossier City as locals have noticed some changes. Finally, the rumors can rest as 2NC has confirmed that the store on Airline Drive will be closing its doors for good. What was once a community staple has faded with time, and now we have to say goodbye.

There's no official reason given yet as to why the store is closing, but by connecting the dots, the reason becomes obvious.

2nd & Charles Sets October 31st Final Day

Confirmed on the store's Facebook page, they are no longer taking in buybacks or trade-ins, but no reason was given until someone asked in the comments. The store's account confirmed to the commenter that our beloved books, movies, music, and game store will be closing its doors at the end of October 2025.

The store said customers with in-store credit will still be able to use the credit up until the store's last day on Friday, October 31st, 2025.

When Gaming Ruled Bossier City

2NC moved into Bossier City in 2014 when they took over what was a Books-A-Million to that point. The new store was and still is owned by B-A-M, but they took a different approach, buying and selling used books. More than books, 2NC made a name buying and selling video games, records, and other collectibles like board games.

A local community began to form around the store, with regular gaming tournaments and local festivals. This, of course, wouldn't last into 2020 with the whole world shutting down. But after everyone came out from hiding, the store was just never the same, no more events were hosted, the gaming selection shrank, and the store was flooded with Funko Pops and other collectibles available in mass.

From B-A-M to 2NC to B-A-M

The real reason for the store shutting down was never given, but the answer is hiding in plain sight. The choice to replace Books-A-Million with 2nd & Charles back in 2014 wasn't a coincidence; 2NC is owned by B-A-M.

With the announcement of a new B-A-M location in North Bossier, it becomes obvious why Bossier's favorite used books store has to say goodbye.