Offbeat Books Etc. will open this summer in the Terminal South mixed-use development at 1161 Ridge Ave. SW, Atlanta, Ga. Owner Lindsi Bollinger told Rough Draft that her bookstore has a "love for the unconventional," featuring a curated collection of reads across all genres, with a particular focus on sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and strange-but-true history.
The launch represents the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for Bollinger, who said, "I've always been drawn to books that offer something unexpected--stories that surprise, challenge, and inspire. That got me thinking--why wasn't there a bookstore that celebrated the offbeat, the overlooked and the wildly original? Offbeat Books is my answer to that question."
The bookstore's 1,200-square-foot space "will feature deep navy walls, bourbon-colored bookshelves, and a whimsical starlit black ceiling, creating an 'ethereal atmosphere' for patrons," Rough Draft wrote.
In addition to books, the store will offer a variety of "bookish" accessories, and host book clubs, author signings, as well as a Dungeons & Dragons group.
"It's more than just a bookstore--Offbeat Books is designed to be a place where book lovers can gather, explore, and discover the stories they never knew they needed." said Bollinger. "I want people to walk in and feel like they've discovered a hidden world."