DECATUR, Ga. \u2014 A new bookstore will spice up West Ponce de Leon Avenue this fall.<\/p>\n
Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop, opening Sept. 6 plans to offer readers a variety of romance picks and other genres, and provide a community space for customers to talk about their latest reads.<\/p>\n
Sisters Jen and Molly Kamrath worked in the film and television industry and spent time reading during the actors\u2019 strike in 2023. Jen Kamrath had read \u201cA Court of Roses and Thorns\u201d and eventually learned that Molly and a friend were reading the series too. They found community with each other while reading and talking about the same series.<\/p>\n
In 2023, Jen Kamrath noticed a romance bookshop opened in New York City, and after seeing a social media post of their space, thought to herself, \u201cWhy am I not doing this?\u201d<\/p>\n
The business started with Jen Kamrath running an Etsy shop of book-related stickers, PopSockets and other items, and blossomed into being a vendor at festivals with her sister. They announced the bookshop on social media in 2024.<\/p>\n
\u201cWelcome to Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop,\u201d the Facebook post says. \u201cAlthough we\u2019re just embarking on our journey here in Atlanta, we\u2019re thrilled to invite you along as we work toward opening a brick-and-mortar bookshop where romance enthusiasts may find their happily ever afters.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the process of looking for a physical space, the Kamraths did pop-up events, with the first one being the Decatur Book Festival in 2024. Molly said the successful experience excited and inspired them to open a bookshop.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think we feel really fortunate to be here in Decatur, because it\u2019s such an art-forward, very liberal sort of space where I feel like they support a lot of arts culture, and there are several bookstores already here,\u201d Jen Kamrath said.<\/p>\n
By January, the sisters started making plans and secured a space this summer.<\/p>\n
Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop will offer a variety of books, as well as stickers, Kindle grips, T-shirts, and wares from local artists. The owners also plan to host events like author talks and book clubs. They are looking forward to building a community.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor us, this is judgment-free,\u201d Jen Kamrath said. \u201cWe want to be that space where people feel at ease looking, talking and selecting the stuff that they enjoy reading, regardless of what that is.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCome on in. Everybody\u2019s welcome,\u201d Molly Kamrath added.<\/p>\n
The sisters are partnering with other local businesses in Decatur and creating more community buzz.<\/p>\n
The space used to be offices and the Kamraths plan to take down the office walls to open up the space, install new floors and paint it. The shelving has arrived and is ready for a few thousand books.<\/p>\n
Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop<\/a> is located at 340 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Suite 202, above Mellow Mushroom. There is parking behind the building and as a lift to get to the second floor.<\/p>\n \n Want Decaturish delivered to your inbox every day?
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