Costco is set to remove its year-round book section from hundreds of stores, but there's a possibility it could make a comeback, according to reports.

UNDATED (WKRC) - Costco is removing a section of merchandise from hundreds of locations. According to reports from Fox Business and The Independent, wholesale-giant Costco will remove its year-round book section beginning in January. The reports state that Costco will bring back the book table for limited periods of time, like around holidays.

In an effort to lower costs, Costco plans to remove its year-round book section from the majority of its 600-plus stores in the United States starting next year.

Costco is closing the book on year-round sales of physical novels. The bulk retailer is looking to end constant book sales at 500 of its 600 stores across the U.S., according to reports. Starting in January,