We're Selling Our Open Shop!

We're beginning a new chapter at UndergroundBooks.Net—selling our open shop to spend more time on our passion for rare, antiquarian, and collectible books at Underground Books, ABAA!

Nearly 15 years after opening the doors of an unexpected underground bookstore in a 100-year-old hole in the wall in Carrollton, Georgia, the time has come for us to pass the key.

Underground has always been more than a bookshop—it’s where we met, where we’ve found family, built community, and celebrated countless moments both big and small. It’s where the book arch from our wedding still stands—a permanent reminder of the power and possibility of books to bring people together.

With full hearts, we know it’s time for fresh, fearless leadership for this bookstore we love. We’re proud of what we’ve built with you: doubling in size, drawing readers from across the country, giving away thousands of books (especially through our partner nonprofit, UBLAF, which will continue!), and becoming a place for wonder, joy, and discovery. From engagements to senior pictures to wide-eyed little ones marveling at their first underground bookstore—we’ve been honored to witness it all with you.

We’re overjoyed to share that local supporters will find a familiar and beloved face when they visit the open shop: Anna Anabseh Clark, Underground’s first official store manager, who will now lead the bookstore into its own next chapter as The Underground Bookshop.

Anna is a proud Palestinian-American, an alumna of UWG’s English program, a lifelong reader, and a lover of romantasy, horror, and lit-fic. She has always dreamed of owning a bookstore—and from day one, she’s exceeded every expectation. We can’t wait to see where her vision, creativity, and deep love of books will take Underground next.

With Anna’s capable hands at the helm starting in early July, we’re looking forward to slowing down, spending more time with friends and family, and focusing on our rare and antiquarian books online here at UndergroundBooks.net. Please follow our next bookish adventures at @underground_bks_abaa!

If you're in the area, please stop by to congratulate Anna—and save the date for our “Underground: A New Chapter” celebration on the evening of July 5th (more details soon!).

Finally, Hills & Hamlets Bookshop continues to operate independently. We’re currently in conversation about possible leadership changes there, with more to come soon!