The Ripped Bodice

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Sparking a wave of interest in contemporary romance fiction, The Ripped Bodice’s Brooklyn outpost of their popular LA shop made a big splash when it opened in 2023. It’s owned by sisters with a penchant for destigmatizing the genre and making it accessible to readers of all demographics. It’s a colorful, uplifting space that’ll make any skeptic fall in love.

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