Bookstores

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

CALENDAR: Romance Bookstore Openings

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

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

Backgrounder: Romance Bookstores

There are now 133 physical romance bookstores in nine countries around the world, with largest number in the United States, Australia, and Canada.

Aug 10, 2025 • Lady Jane

Romance Bookstore Update: July 2025

There are now 133 physical romance bookstores worldwide; 9 new physical stores opened in July.

Aug 1, 2025 • Lady Jane

Romance Bookstore Update: June 2025

There are now 119 physical romance bookstores worldwide; 10 new physical stores opened in June.

Jul 2, 2025 • Lady Jane

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