Welcome to Tongue in Cheek

A bookstore dedicated to reading, romance, and community.



A celebration of romance, reading, and community.

Tongue in Cheek Bookshop is an independent bookstore dedicated to romance novels and smut of all kinds. Our mission is to connect with readers, amplify authors, and create a place where romance is celebrated. We are a feminist and LGBTQ+ safe space!

Books

Our new and used book selections are curated to entice your imagination.

Events

We offer events to bring together the reading community.

Spice Scale

Our books come with a bookmark that lists spice scale and notable tropes.

Authors

We work with local authors to connect with readers. More to come here!

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