Ralph Tedeschi, who spent three years as manager of the Book Warehouse at Premium Outlets in Williamsburg, Va., will fulfill a longtime dream of owning and operating his own bookstore when he launches Turn the Page Bookshop this month, the Virginia Gazette reported. Book Warehouse closed in August 2022.
Turn the Page Bookshop, also located at Premium Outlets, will feature new titles as well as used books in a space between Nautica and Banana Republic. "It's just a sweet spot and a beautiful space. It has hardwood floors and built-in shelves on all the perimeter walls," Tedeschi said. New shelves and tables have been purchased to fill out the interior space. In addition to the new and used books, there will be sections for children's books, record albums, CDs, and DVDs.
Books have long been a great love for Tedeschi, who noted: "I prefer (working with books). My father built a library in our house, and my sister and I grew up around books. I've been reading since my earlier age."