The Red Door Books & Art opened earlier this month in the historic Sellers Building at 1616 Jordan Drive in Saxapahaw, N.C. The shop, owned by Glenn, Sandy and Orin Shepherd, carries a variety of new and used books, gift items as well as artwork, art prints, pottery and jewelry created by local artists. Once the back room and courtyard areas are complete, the Red Door will offer a range of programs and events. including art classes, live painting, local meeting space, local music, open mic, local comedy and more.
The owners said that customer and community reaction to the new bookstore has been "incredibly positive, with a strong small town spirit and many residents have expressed the same sentiment--that the Red Door is 'exactly what Saxapahaw needs,' filling in a niche that helps to complete the village, along with the many other excellent businesses and organizations."