M. Judson Books, "a project now two years in the making" and the "vision a trio of entrepreneurs has for a specialty bookstore" in downtown Greenville, S.C., has found a home in the city's historic County Family Court building, the Greenville News reported. Co-owners of the bookshop and café are author Ashley Warlick; Samantha Wallace, publisher of Edible Upcountry magazine; and Tricia Lightweis, owner of Booksmith in Seneca.
The lease is being signed this week with property owner Hughes Development, "which has structured the terms favorably," according to Warlick, who said, "We chose our space very, very carefully to really leverage that building and that historic center of downtown Greenville." Renovation of the space is expected to take at least six months.
M. Judson's book selection will focus on Southern literature, books for children and young adults and culinary literature. Warlick said the store will also feature a kitchen and will draw on the experience of publishing Edible Upcountry.
