Jack's Books is set to open in downtown Florence, S.C., on October 26, the Post and Courier reported. Located at 152 S. Dargan St., Jack's Books will carry a mix of new and used titles across an array of genres. Alongside books, owner Colton Cauthen will stock a variety of gift items.
"This is just exciting," Cauthen told the Post and Courier. "There's a little bit of a hint of terror, you know, getting everything done in time."
Cauthen announced his plans to open Jack's Books in April and was blown away by the enthusiasm, he said. Over the intervening months, the storefront has undergone extensive renovations while Cauthen has been building the inventory. He's also been engaging with the Florence community by posting things like book-themed trivia questions on Facebook.
The Post and Courier noted that Florence has been without an independent bookstore of its own for years, with residents having to rely on big box stores and chains. When Cauthen first announced his bookstore plans, he said he eventually had an epiphany: "Instead of complaining about not having one, maybe I should try to do something about it."