Loved this bookstore! The staff was really friendly and welcoming. I thought they would have a narrow definition of romance but I saw some fantasy books with romance elements were on the shelves as well. There were also a bunch of signed copies from local authors available for purchase. Ill definitely be back!

I loved this book store!! It has basically all the indie published books you can think of. They don’t have too many copies of each title but there are so many titles. They carry Kennedy Ryan, Sierra Simone and older historical romance titles that are hard to find. Staff are very nice and the decor inside is super cute!!! Parking can be a little bit tricky. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was a little bit hard to find but it did not take too long.

Amazing selection of books in a great space that is beautifully decorated. The staff are so incredibly kind and helpful! A great bookstore experience all around!

I love this book store! They specialize in romance but also offer a selection of new releases. The folks who work there are so knowledgeable about their books and it is such a cute shop. Its the main reason I dont buy a Kindle....support Amazon or this shop? Def this shop!!

Cute bookstore focusing on romantic and erotic novels. The staff was very helpful and they have a cute selection of blind date novels-books wrapped but with a c summary you can buy.I was personally extremely disappointed by their LGBT section. Its right near the door, so you have no privacy or coziness in looking the books, its ridiculously small-I know there are much more queer romance novels, and better ones. It gives the impression of afterthought.There was really nothing for my friend and I to look at in the this store, we bought a face mask and some pins and left.

One of my all time favorite book stores. The owners and employees are well versed in the inventory and romance genre. They are friendly without being overbearing. There is a great little area for little ones to color and a good selection of childrens books. The attic filled with used and vintage romance is a romance lovers dream. And the restroom alone is worth the visit. The Ripped Bodice is a gift to romance readers in the LA area and my whole family makes the 52 mile trip there a handful of times each year.

Wonderful place to be!

Lovely vibe, felt very welcoming. Had every book I was looking for in stock. Very happy I stopped by!

Had to make the pilgrimage to this romance only bookstore. Where has this place been all my life!

Creativity at its Best! Such a charming store. We hosted our book club meeting there too and everyone loved it. If youre searching for it from the street, best to just look for the bright pink building.

Amazing bookstore! Great romance suggestions, tote bags, and say hi to their doggy Fitz!

Lovely gem 💎 of a bookstore 📚! Offer lots of events and have a fun shelf of Surprise Books with ON POINT descriptions. Worth a trip 📖

The Ripped Bodice is a beautiful store. It has very positive, affirming books, and of course lots of romance to read. The owner and staff are wonderful.

The bathroom is how every womans bathroom should look in every establishment. It is so welcoming and accomodating to feminine care needs. Im glad I found the hard copy book of a gynecologist writer. Its a beautifully decorated space that definitely lets me forget where I am. They have cute pins and socks and gifts. They have 3 types of book clubs and have an events calendar where you can choose this venue to host your own book club.

I ordered a surprise care package of new and used books from The Ripped Bodice and I was absolutely delighted with their selections. So thoughtfully chosen based on the tidbits of info they asked for in the order form. The used books are a great deal and the “blind date” books are such a fun idea! I love my bookmark and tea as well. Thank you for sending such a lovely care package! I can’t wait to get reading.

This is the perfect bookstore for anyone who loves romance/love books. Owners were super friendly and helpful. What I loved the most was that it was a very classy store with great organization and browsability. The inventory is not overwhelming and they carry quite a bit of selfpublished/indie authors. There are neat nic-nacs like candles, swag, etc.

Fantastic little local book store.

Come for the books, stay for the romance, visit the bathroom (trust me).

WHAT A LOVELY SHOP!!!Amazing Space. Warm, welcoming, *super knowledgeable* staff. Beautiful selection. Inclusive. This place is absolutely worth a visit!

Beautiful shop with so much to discover!I felt at home here. This shop is cute & fun, with lots of personality and a welcoming spirit. Different sections are labeled well & helpful. They have a great selection plus recommendations and surprise package books too. The bathroom is fully stocked for all needs. Just a really lovely place. I didnt want to leave. We need more shops like this in the world.

I love this bookstore! Its run by two wonderful sisters that make it incredibly welcoming and a feminist store.

It was a great experience, the book signing was awesome and the bookstore has a great selection in the latest books by ur fav romance authors, plus a second floor for previously owned for sale too...The staff is very sweet n helpfull!

The Ripped Bodice is a magical bookstore run by lovely people and owned by two amazing sisters. It is worth a visit and they can order almost any book you want. Its great to support a local bookstore and this ine deserves it.

I love this store. The decor is fantastic. The books are always creatively displayed. It feels very welcoming with a great selection of romance novels in all of their sub genres.

One of my favorite bookshops! Staff is always super knowledgeable and able to find you your next read!

Staff is very helpful!

Great selection and awesome service!!!!

Wonderful store! The staff are knowledgeable and kind, the stock carefully curated, and the displays beautifully made. The front space is bright and airy and that combined with the decor makes you feel lighthearted, while the back (where they shelve paranormal romance) is darker. Upstairs is a great, wild selection of classic romance. Love the feminist vibe!

I loved it! How can a store be charming, homey, welcoming, witty, creative, and deeply moving and empowering all at once?!? Just like a great romance novel should be! Congratulations to Leah, Bea, and Fitz, on this remarkable accomplishment. A very special stop during my holiday visit to Los Angeles. Great recommendations and great fun.

Fun and friendly. In addition to all the romance and romance-adjacent books, they have feminist childrens books, tea, candles, jewelry, and other fun odds and ends. Also an adorable and very well behaved dog. They also host a lot of events which you can find on their website.

Great cocktails and amazing cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended trying their drink called Behave yourself it was very refreshing and tasty drink! Probably my favorite from their selection. Go here if youre looking for something chill, listen to some good music (their Playlist is legit), yet still be able to talk to people.

An amazing, unique shop. Thoughtful curation and a celebration of womens culture and the romance community. Incredible selection of new and used books, and a small choice of gifts. I loved the mystery date with book picks - will be replicating that idea as gifts for friends I think! Staff were helpful when asked but otherwise quiet. I spent a LOT!

A one of a kind bookstore! The owners (a pair of sisters) are super nice and always ready to help you find something. They have plenty of space in the store, which they put to good use for events like comedy nights. Beyond the wide variety of romance books, theyve got a little area devoted to shirts, tote bags, earrings, and other paraphernalia celebrating books and nerds. Really, you should check it out!

This is one of my favorite book stores ! The variety of books and helpfulness the staff really make this one of the best places to find a new author or spend afternoon browsing your favorites.

So much romance! The store is beautifully and whimsically decorated. Because they only sell romance the books are organized by subgenre to an incredible degree, and the clerk was so knowledgeable that her suggestions all hit the mark. Also theres ample seating and a low pressure sales environment. I desperately need an East Coast location.

Wandering into this bookstore this past weekend was like stepping into a BETTER parallel universe, where childrens books are empowering, bookmarks give you hope for the world, and the walls are papered with pages from gorgeous old paperbacks. Theyve put so much care and thought into every inch of this bookshop, full of sections that draw you in and comfy spots to explore books. The staff is knowledgeable and warm, and they told us about events they do at the store! Theres a little reading nook upstairs filled with vintage romance novels, and even the bathroom is full of brilliant human touches that connect people to one another. Do yourself a favor and spend some time in this lovely, unique oasis in Downtown Culver City.

Yes this is an adorable book store. Im not really into romance but I can appreciate all the touches and the cute sundry items in the store. But, honestly, Ive been in a few times now (I live in the area) and the staff (who are the owners) are often quite cold. No warm welcome and just a sort of less then enthusiastic response if you try to engage in any kind of friendly banter. Maybe its an age thing and they think Im batty because Im friendly in LA. But I dont get a warm fuzzy feeling when I go in. Thats a shame considering they support lots of causes Im down with.

This is the most beautiful store around. The decorations are always so perfect, its a place you dont want to leave. The staff is so nice and helpful, the variety of books is admirable.

I LOVE the fact this store exists. Its the first one Ive ever seen that focuses specifically on erotic/romance books. Its inviting and the staff are very friendly.

Best. Bookstore. Ever!!!Lets just say that if I could live here, I would. This store will hit all my happy buttons. Its quite easy to spend hours browsing, chatting with the super-friendly staff. Whatever the category of romance, The Ripped Bodice has it, including LGBTQ romances. From sweet to you need asbestos gloves to read, there is something for everyone. Upstairs is their treasure trove of used romances like early Harlequin Presents. They also hold special events like author signings. I plan to make this place my new hangout.

I absolutely love it. If I could pitch a tent and live in it I would. The selection is for everyone regardless of age, race, religion or sexual identity. Not to mention a friendly welcoming staff. Ill definitely be back.

Adorable romantic book shop, lovely browsing experience, new and used books for every price point. Local artisans are well represented with lots of little gift items all around (jewelry, candles, perfume). If you need something for the romantic in your life, you can find it here!

The decorations in this store are beautiful. So much thought put into it. And the owner is really nice and helpful. They have a great selection, but I wish they had more books featuring women of color

What a cute little book store. The staff was very helpful.

The 411 on The Ripped Bodice:1. The folks that work here are without question the nicest and most helpful youll ever encounter at any bookstore.2. The place sells romance titles exclusively.3. A lot of the books romance fans are use to seeing only as ebooks can be found here in paper.4. The place is really nice. Were talking great lighting, comfortable seating and everything is easy to find.5. Theres a nearby parking garage and plenty of street parking.6. You never feel rushed, or pressured to buy. Its worth checking out.

Youll never meet a nicer bunch of smut peddlers. I kid, but theyre really all very nice. Books for everyone, from the tame to... ask my wife. Anyway, worth a visit.

I like having a book store nearby but what I didnt like is having to wait for my book even though they promised to have it at the same day

Pretty good book store. I myself went with my wife to this bookstore and she bought a couple of things, I just go for the tea.

Very cute place!! Everything is well organized and decorated very nicely. I liked the atmosphere a lot.

Make sure to pet Fitz while you are there. Great staff, great idea and a fantastic atmosphere. 10/10 would rip again.

OMG I cant begin to explain how awesome this store is!!! Great layout, staff was perfect, and the books... dear lord the books! All are romance (finally! why didnt someone think of this sooner?) and I just about lost my damn mind lol. Prices are very reasonable, and they have some great names in there too! Plenty of historical romance and paranormal romance too! Im writing a romance series and if it gets published (fingers crossed) I would love to see my books on their shelves. I will definitely be going back, once I finish the books I bought. Much love! Keep up the amazing work! Im so very happy for you!

Went for the comedy show and loved it. The store itself is adorable and the selection of books is great.

Unique book store, full of romantic novels, a touch of naughty, and whimsy. Very creative.

Wonderful people running a bookstore chock full of good books. Great events several times a month.

Happy atmosphere. I have attended many book signings and you get up close to your favorite authors.

Well worth checking out! Has such charm and knowledgeable staff ❤️

A curated bookstore for romance. The books are set up by subgenre instead of all lumped together, which helps a person discover a new author who writes what one wants to read.And the events are lovely and well done.

Very intimate. Staff is very knowledgeable. They have events going on all the time.

Great atmosphere, cozy setting! A Independent bookstore worth supporting.

This is a total Girls bookstore! Checkout the bathroom filled with positive affirmations!

Very cute organization and visual appeal. Decently large used book section. Knowledgeable and passionate staff.

Delightful, well decorated store with a wide selection and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Comfy chairs, good location. Will definitely be going back.

Great bookstore! Love the set up.

Such a lovely bookstore. I always make sure to stop by when Im in the neighborhood.

Charming little bookstore with a great selection of new and used books. Great gifts too.

WONDERFUL! LOVE THIS SHOP! Everytime Im in town from Houston, The Ripped Bodice is a must!

Such a cool and quirky place, and I dont even read romance novels.

Love it here. Decor is fun, staff is wonderful and fantastic selection of books & gifts.

Such wonderful people who givr lots of good advice and a great selection! I have a hard time walking out without a new book.

Awesome bookstore. Shop local for all your romance novel needs.

Always a good place to shop, the tea is very good!

Liked the style of the store and everyone were nice

Wonderfully tasteful and well priced, its a must when youre in L.A.!

I just cant even!! I wandered through the store for like 25 mins just admiring every detail. I love the space, the layout, the atmosphere, the communal activity, the mission statement. I personally dont read romantic novels unless its got something more to it like Discovery of Witches, Kushiels series, Outlanders. I love historical fiction, sci-fi, magical or mythical romance novels, and they literally have EVERYTHING here. You could just cozy up with a book and chill here while you read. You can even bring your furry friend. LOVE this place.

The atmosphere is wonderful, and there is no shade or vagueness about the books being queer centric. Y’all have no idea how long UC ebeen looking for a store like this :)

Very cool bookstore mainly for romance novels

Looooove this adorable bookstore! It feels like the younger sister of The Last Bookstore im DTLA. Its a great place to get in touch with your feminine side while reading (sometimes) cheesy romance novels away from judging eyes. Oh and the decor is totally Instagram worthy.

Everything about it is wonderful.

Great store for romances. Stagg was so friendly and helpful.

Friendly and fun! Romance novels galore!

Awesome bookstoreGreat book signing

Amazing selection of romance novels.

Its so cute

Good bookstore for women

I LOVED IT

I love this book store

This store is just the best.

Everything I hoped for and more!

Super cute and classy!

Fun, relaxed and nice people

Quaint

Such a quaint shop and great idea. The customer service is kind and knowledgeable. While their prices cant beat large retailers like Amazon, The Ripped Bodices true selling points are the fun author events they host for their customers, community book clubs, and personalized subscription boxes. Their community feel makes it easy to choose independent over big box.