Manhattan’s shopping arteries are clogged with last-minute gift buyers. And museum gift shops are going all out to get the attention of consumers in the days remaining before Christmas.

St. Mark's Bookshop may be reaching its last chapter. The sluggish economy has taken it's toll on the retail business, but an online petition is hoping to help convince the book store's landlord to give the shop a new lease on life,  both figuratively and literally.