Bookstores

Romance Bookstore Update: March 2026

There are now 259 physical romance bookstores worldwide; 9 new physical stores opened in March.

Apr 3 • Lady Jane

CALENDAR: Romance Bookstore Openings

New dedicated calendar of upcoming romance bookstore openings for paid subscribers!

Apr 1 • Lady Jane

Supporting the Romance Bookstore Directory

Introducing a new Supporter designation for romance bookstores that financially support the Romance Bookstore Directory.

Mar 30 • Lady Jane

Romance Bookstore Update: February 2026

There are now 250 physical romance bookstores worldwide; 16 new physical stores opened in February.

Mar 5 • Lady Jane

Romance Bookstore Update: January 2026

There are now 227 physical romance bookstores worldwide; 8 new physical stores opened in January.

Feb 7 • Lady Jane

Romance Bookstore Update: December 2025

There was a 137% increase in physical romance bookstores worldwide in 2025, growing from 92 to 218 stores.

Jan 14 • Lady Jane

New Insider Version of Romance Bookstore Directory

Learn about the new benefit for my annual paid subscribers.

Jan 6 • Lady Jane

Romance Bookstore Update: November 2025

There are now 205 physical romance bookstores worldwide; 22 new physical stores opened in November.

Dec 2, 2025 • Lady Jane

Romance Bookstore Update: October 2025

There are now 180 physical romance bookstores worldwide; 11 new physical stores opened in October.

Nov 4, 2025 • Lady Jane

Romance Bookstore Update: September 2025

There are now 150 physical romance bookstores worldwide; 8 new physical stores opened in September.

Sep 30, 2025 • Lady Jane

Romance Bookstore Update: August 2025

There are now 138 physical romance bookstores worldwide; 5 new physical stores opened in August.

Sep 2, 2025 • Lady Jane

Canada's Seventh Romance Bookstore Opens in Vancouver

The much-awaited Perfect Match Bookshop opened its doors today!

Aug 16, 2025 • Lady Jane

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