Page & Flame, an indie bookstore and candle shop that opened in April 2024 in Landrum, S.C., has been closed by owner Amanda Edwards, who will continue to sell her Green Creek Candle Co. products at the Landrum Farmer's Market.
In a social media post, Edwards wrote: "Sometimes the most beautiful chapters begin when we close the book we thought we'd be reading forever. This week marks the end of an era as I close the doors of Page & Flame. But here's the thing about endings--they're just beginnings wearing different clothes. I'm not mourning this closure; I'm celebrating what it made possible.
"What started as a dream to create a cozy corner for book lovers became so much more because of you--my incredible customers who became friends, who recommended hidden gems, who lingered over tea and conversations about your latest reads. You didn't just support a small business; you became part of something magical."
Edwards noted that in addition to "amazing stories and wonderful people," her bookshop also "led me to someone who saw something in me I didn't even know existed. Now I'm part of a writing project that has me absolutely buzzing with excitement. I'm walking through doors I never even dared to dream about. The irony isn't lost on me: I had to open a bookshop to discover I was meant to write the books, not just sell them." She has not revealed details about her plans.
"Page & Flame was never just about the books--it was about the connections, the conversations, the serendipitous moments that change everything," Edwards observed. "You made this year unforgettable, and for that, I am endlessly grateful."