The Ripped Bodice, a romance-focused indie bookstore in Park Slope, Brooklyn, is making waves in the literary community. Owned by Leah Koch, the store has been lauded as one of USA Today's top indie bookstores. Its inviting atmosphere, complemented by floral decor, caters to diverse readers with a selection of summer reads, new releases, and beloved classics. Koch emphasizes her mission to uplift romance readers, countering the perception that their genre is less worthy of recognition compared to others. This initiative also strengthens Brooklyn's cultural landscape, fostering community connections.
"I think for a long time, certainly while I was growing up, indie bookstores were looked at as arbiters of taste."
"It made me feel like the thing that I liked was not worthy of shelf space, so that's the whole reason we do what we do - to make romance readers feel valued."
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