Choose a Bookstore: The Ripped Bodice

This is the second post in my series exploring the different bookstores where you can buy The Ideal Countess (or really any book!). Check out my previous posts here and here.

Independent bookstores are some of the many small businesses struggling right now, but they have also gotten really creative. Today’s feature is a really forward-thinking bookstore that constantly has new initiatives that make it stand out. 

The Bookstore: 

The Ripped Bodice

Bookstore Location: 

3806 Main Street 

Culver City, CA

90232

The Ripped Bodice is physically in California, but they have a strong online presence, with a virtual bookshop and a great Instagram.

Why I Recommend This Bookstore:

The Ripped Bodice is an amazing bookshop for the romance community. For one thing, it is dedicated to the romance genre. For another, they’re constantly coming up with new ideas.

1. The Ripped Bodice is dedicated to the romance genre

The Ripped Bodice was founded off a Kickstarter campaign by two sisters who dreamed of a store dedicated to all subgenres of romance (plus, cute gifts that support independent, women-owned businesses!). Read more of the origin story at HelloGiggles.

2. The Ripped Bodice is Creative Book Selling

Book selling is an old profession, but that doesn’t mean there is no room for innovation. For example, during the pandemic, The Ripped Bodice is offering care packages of books and other goodies that you can order for a loved one (or yourself). They also run an affiliate book selling program, and have a deal with Sony Studios to develop television projects based on romance novels.

3. They Foster the Romance Genre Beyond Bookselling

The Ripped Bodice doesn’t just sell romance: it upholds the genre to a higher standard. They do this in a couple of ways:

Drawbacks to This Bookstore

The only real drawback is that (as of now), you can’t buy ebooks from their store, so if you prefer the ereader experience, you’ll have to go elsewhere. 

What Are You Waiting For?

Buy The Ideal Countess from The Ripped Bodice now!