Pantego Books hosted a grand opening celebration last weekend in Dalworthington Gardens, Tex., the Dallas Morning News reported. Located in a suburb of Arlington, the store sells general-interest titles for all ages, along with a selection of store-branded merchandise.
Owners Morgan and Lee Moore reported that the grand opening on October 8 saw "incredible" turnout. "We're so humbled by all the support that was shown to our little indie bookstore."
Prior to opening the bricks-and-mortar store, Pantego Books made its debut as a pop-up shop earlier this year. The Moores sold a mix of new releases and used titles at the Pantego Farmers Market and also sold books at an author's school visit and book signing. In its new home, the bookstore is carrying exclusively new books for now.
The Moores have been married for almost 11 years and moved around the country from 2005 to 2013, when Lee Moore was serving in the army. Eventually they landed back in Morgan Moore's hometown, where they decided to put down roots and open an independent bookstore.
"We are very excited to open our doors and invite all the bookish people of this wonderful community the chance to peruse our shelves," Morgan Moore told the Morning News. "My family and I are confident that Pantego Books will become a place people will want to visit. We cannot wait to see familiar faces and meet new ones."
"There was no better time than now to pursue that dream," Lee Moore added.