Big thanks to Heather S. for this wonderful idea that we whipped up in a frenzy!
Way back when, we used to have a Google Maps of “romance-friendly” bookstores, but now there are quite a number of romance-specific bookstores popping up.
I was only able to find US and Canada-based bookstores. This also doesn’t have any of the wonderful pop-up or mobile romance shops out there.
If we missed any in your area, please let us know!
Whoo! Your post was up so fast I thought it was a coincidence.
Ok I love this! I’m traveling to one of these areas soon and I will ABSOLUTELY hit up the local store. Having something like this as a continuing resource is great.
@Gigglybyte: Please let us know how it goes!
Thank you for posting this.
My local kids bookstore has a small but amazing grownup section including plenty of romance. They run a smutty book club and hosted a release party for Emily Henry’s latest. And they have a tiny door just for small humans to walk through!! https://www.bookedevanston.com/
What a lovely idea!
We’ve got Bookish Boutique in downtown Panama City, Florida. I went to the grand opening. The Book Girlies came OUT. I don’t think the proprietors had any clue how much this area was itching for an independent, female-focused bookstore. It’s a nice little place.
There are two in Alaska now, The Ivy in Fairbanks and Beauty & the Book in Anchorage. Both opened this year.
Vancouver, Washington The Romance Era. They are in the process of relocating, but will hopefully open their new location in August!
https://theromanceerabooks.com/