Austin Carter, Jessica Callahan and Julie Ross often hung out in independent bookstores in Columbus, Ohio, where the three friends from different sides of the country moved for job opportunities.They all met in school while pursuing graduate programs. Each of them worked in their respective fields, one in academia, one in research and one in the corporate world. But, they wanted a change.What the three really wanted was to own a bookstore.Carter, who is originally from Lititz, thought that Lancaster would be a good spot for an up-and-coming independent bookstore that sold a curated collection of new books.
Women-owned Pocket Books to open in Lancaster city on Independent Bookstore Day; here’s how it all came together [Q&A]
