Welcome to The Broken Spine, a woman-owned independent bookstore dedicated to showcasing and celebrating indie romance and romantasy authors. The Broken Spine officially opened on March 1, 2025, becoming Philadelphia’s first bookstore dedicated exclusively to romance and romantasy. We are passionate about the joy, comfort, and escape these genres bring to readers. We take pride in uplifting undiscovered voices, supporting the romance community, and making it easier to find your next favorite read.

When you visit us inside Tinker & Trade in Brewerytown, you’ll find a carefully curated selection of books and bookish merchandise. For us, romance is more than just a genre, it’s a community, and we’re here to share our love of it, one book at a time.