A bookstore and cafe with a taste for the mystical, metaphysical and macabre has announced plans to open in Falls Church.
The Dark, Unbound plans to sell books by “underrepresented voices in the fantasy, science-fiction, speculative fiction and horror genres,” in a cozy, moody atmosphere. It is in the works at 112 W. Broad Street, where Dominion Camera closed in September.
“We are a proudly feminist and queer fantasy bookstore, shop of miscellanea, and host for metaphysical and educational events,” its website reads.
It will spotlight diverse authors
- The bookstore plans to fill its shelves with international titles and books written by women, people of color, Indigenous Americans and queer authors.
- “With established publishers putting more emphasis on the diversity of authors, and the accessibility and success of the self-publishing model, it is easier to find representation than ever before,” its website says. “But we still feel like it is not enough.”
- Books highlighted on social media include themes of magic and witchcraft, along with LGBTQ+ characters.
The Dark, Unbound plans gifts and classes
- The store intends to carry vintage art, decor, “metaphysical supplies” and more.
- Owners hope to host a variety of evening classes and programming “to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.”
- “Despite the ease of living in a digital world, in recent years, more and more folks are realizing the mental health benefits of congregating and socializing in the analog world,” its website says.
The store has appeared at pop-ups
- In Manassas, it showed up at markets hosted by the Silver Moon Emporium.
- Owners first shared plans for The Dark, Unbound on social media last summer.
