The Ripped Bodice Sisters Talk Finding Your Romance Niche and Reclaiming the Genre

Listen to this episode from Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club on Spotify. This week, join host Danielle Robay as she chats with Bea and Leah Koch, the powerhouse sisters behind The Ripped Bodice bookstores. They’re diving into the billion-dollar romance industry, spilling tea from behind the scenes on Watch What Happens Live (What’s the perfect romance novel for Andy Cohen?), and of course, dishing out their top romance novel recs. Prepare your TBR lists, they’re about to get a lot longer. Danielle also gets the honor of announcing the July 2025 Reese’s Book Club Pick – Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein – and checks in with the author on her very exciting pub day. Like what you heard? Subscribe to the Bookmarked newsletter HERE for more buzzy book talk, and be sure to follow us @reesesbookclub for more.  Follow Reese’s Book Club on Apple Books and never miss a chapter.   Spectacular Things by Beck Dory-Stein - find it HERE Rock The Boat by Beck Dorey-Stein - find it HERE The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun -  find it HERE Here for the Wrong Reasons by Annabel Paulsen and Lydia Wang -  find it HERE Spindle Cove series by Tessa Dare -  find it HERE The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta - find it HERE Desperate Measures by Katee Robert - find it HERE The Other Lata by Kirthana Ramisetti - find it HERE Beverly Jenkins - find her works HERE Evie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes - find it HERE Sinner by Sierra Simone - find it HERE Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone - find it HERE Julia Whelan - find her works HERE Everyone I Kissed Since You Got Famous by Mae Marvel -  find it HERE Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev - find it HERE Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price - find it HERE The Better Sister by Alafair Burke - find it HERE Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino - find it HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.