Founded in 2006 by Jamie and Kelly Kornegay and now owned by Fred Carl, Jr., Turnrow Book Co., Greenwood, Miss., is for sale.
The store said, in part, "Turnrow survived the financial crisis of 2008 and the rise of Amazon by adapting to online sales and curating an ever-evolving inventory of hand-selected books by its small staff. Frequently mentioned in national media as 'the most beautiful bookstore in America,' Turnrow has featured all manner of author visits, from intimate conversations to large-scale talks or panels with over 150 guests. Turnrow has hosted events with three Man Booker Prize winners, four Pulitzer Prize winners, two National Book Award winners, a Newbery Medal winner, a Caldecott Medal winner, and three James Beard Award winners. In the past four years, Turnrow has stepped up its commitment to local schools, bringing authors to visit with students and stocking classrooms and libraries with new books. One year ago, Turnrow was featured by the American Booksellers Association at its annual Winter Institute, which brought over a hundred booksellers and publishers from around the world to tour the store and downtown Greenwood. Turnrow was honored as Main Street Greenwood's Retailer of the Year for 2017 and as the Greenwood-Leflore Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year for 2018."
Turnrow is also seeking a new general manager. For more information, contact the store via e-mail or by calling 662-453-5995.