The Story of The Dark, Unbound

The Dark, Unbound is, first and foremost, a bookstore that specializes in underrepresented voices in the fantasy, science-fiction, speculative fiction and horror genres.  We have been fans of these genres since childhood, but had to take a break from reading for a long time because of the sameness of what was being published.  In recent years, 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.  But we still feel like it is not enough.  We are opening The Dark, Unbound specifically to spotlight and celebrate these works from women, Black and Indigenous Americans, queer voices, and international writers, and to give them their place on the shelves instead of the same old familiar authors in these genres.