Verb Bookstore & Cafe in Jonesboro, Ark., is for sale. Owner Sari Harlow, who founded the bookstore as an online and pop-up store about five years ago, is looking to sell the store's inventory, fixtures, and some additional business assets. The store's lease at 316 S. Main St. runs until the end of the year, and the space could be sub-leased to a buyer if they want to remain in the same spot. She noted, however, that she is not selling the Verb Bookstore brand, as she hopes "to continue it on in future iterations."
Among other qualities, Harlow is looking for a buyer who "has a passion for books and building community! Indie bookstores can't compete on price or shelf space, but we can offer the best service, coolest events, and the most genuine connection with fellow book lovers."
"The past five years of building an independent bookstore from scratch have been an absolute dream come true," Harlow wrote. "I've met and made lasting connections with so many amazing customers, writers, business owners, and community leaders. I'm so proud of what we've built together, and I'm hopeful that our foundation will be someone else's launching pad!"
Interested parties can reach Harlow at sari@verbbookstore.com.