COVID-19 one year later: Chop Suey Books finds creative ways to stay open COVID-19 one year later: Chop Suey Books finds creative ways to stay open By Jasmine Turner | March 9, 2021 at 5:40 PM EST - Updated March 9 at 6:20 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - One year into the pandemic, a Carytown bookstore is crediting creativity and community with helping keep their business open. “Today marks 51 weeks since we closed our doors to the public,” said Ward Tefft. “Us being closed is an act of love towards Richmond, it’s a way for us to take part in the stop of the spread.”