Inkwood Books, "the fiercely independent bookstore in a cozy old Hyde Park bungalow" in Tampa, Fla., is for sale, but co-owner Carla Jimenez said "there's more to the story, a deeper read, and hope... that the spirit of Inkwood will persevere," the Tampa Bay Times reported.
She and business partner Leslie Reiner insisted this news "is not an obituary" for the 20-year-old bookshop, the Times wrote. Jimenez has been contemplating retirement for some time, and Reiner does not want to be the sole owner. "I could do it, but it wouldn't be as much fun," she said. There is still a possibility that Reiner would stay on if Inkwood sells.
"There's no bad news here," Jimenez stressed, noting that she does have interest from suitors "who want to keep this going."