Romance-only bookstore the Ripped Bodice will officially open its new location in Brooklyn, N.Y., this weekend.
Located at 218 Fifth Ave. in Park Slope, the Brooklyn store spans 1,900 square feet and carries the same variety of diverse and inclusive romance titles as the original store in Culver City, Calif. The opening festivities on Saturday will feature appearances by authors Casey McQuiston (Red, White and Royal Blue) and Alexis Daria (Take the Lead).
Co-owner Leah Koch, who founded the Ripped Bodice with her sister Bea Koch almost eight years ago, is running the Brooklyn store; the flagship store will continue to operate as usual.