Unfettered Books

 

Located at 337 South Davie Street in Downtown Greensboro, Unfettered Books sells books and fabric. It will include a coffee bar in the near future.

Full disclosure: Brian, the co-owner, is a friend and colleague. Were that not the case, however, this is still a business I would be glad to support. Housed in a historic building, Unfettered offers an inviting atmosphere. Exposed brick walls and wood crate shelving are the antithesis of cookie-cutter corporate presentation. Unfettered is currently operating at half capacity during its “soft open” phase, and so the selection isn’t huge. However, it still offers a variety of genres, plus Brian and Lisa will be glad to order a title if you don’t see it on the shelves. There’s also an assortment of yarn for the fabric folks.

 

Given that Scuppernong Books is only a few blocks away, it can be tempting to see Unfettered as a redundancy. However, thanks to an intimate space, a dedicated Native Lit section, and a customer-centered approach, Unfettered has all the makings of a valuable addition to downtown.