Morally Gray, a romance-based bookstore, opened last month at 26 Perry St. in Newnan, Ga., just behind the historic downtown square. The City Menus reported that the bookshop, owned by Allie Turner, is "a cozy, welcoming space where readers can settle in with a good book, connect with fellow fans of the genre, and feel right at home."
Turner said, "The goal is simple, give romance readers in the community a place to belong." Morally Gray will host community events, monthly book clubs, and offer a space for local authors and merch creators to share their work.
On the bookstore's website, Turner notes that she is "a therapist (still am!) turned bookstore owner. I have always loved books (always wanted Belle's library in Beauty & the Beast) and dreamed to someday have my own bookstore... and here we are. I started Morally Gray as a place to create community, a love of reading and books and to give my small town community a place they want to be, especially while reading. While we are a romance based bookstore I truly welcome any readers into my store. Come find a comfy chair on your lunch break, make yourself some tea and read. I hope to see you in the store."
After opening on October 18, she posted on social media: "I'm still in awe and so grateful for how yesterday went. I couldn't have asked for a better opening day!!!!!!"