Scarlet Rose Books & Vintage Boutique opened last Saturday in Ludlow, Ky. It sells new books along with jewelry, accessories, clothing, and artwork, and is the successor store to the Tome Bookstore, which operated in Cincinnati, Ohio, from April 2022 until May of this year.
Owners Jeremy and Autumn Spencer have moved the bookstore across the Ohio River to Ludlow, given it a new concept, and renamed it after their daughters. The Spencers aim to bring customers "an enchanting blend of literature, fashion, and timeless treasures," and their event plans include book clubs, workshops, and poetry nights. The store's first book club pick is Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon (Morrow), with the discussion to be held on September 28.
Jeremy Spencer, an author under the pen name J.M. Clark, told Local12 last week: "Embrace your story, dress your dreams, own a piece of history."