Bad B's Books, a romance-focused mobile bookstore, debuted earlier this month in Wilmington, N.C., StarNewsOnline reported.
Owner Lisa Filipe sells a variety of romance titles from both independent and traditionally published authors along with an assortment of book-related merchandise like stickers, tote bags, and bookmarks.
Filipe helps authors create virtual book tours and has created two romance review blogs. She told StarNews that "some of my favorites are on here. I sell a lot that I have seen, like bestsellers, and I sent out a form to indie authors who would want to be on my truck too."
She has wanted to open a bookstore of her own for a long time and finally found the right opportunity. Filipe noted that she had considered purchasing an existing bookstore that was up for sale, but decided instead on having a mobile bookstore.
"I can do that in Wilmington because there is nothing like it around," she explained. "I could travel and go to places where there are no bookshops."
The mobile bookstore's first appearance was at Biggers Market on June 12. Upcoming appearances include stops at a summer solstice party, a farmers market, a flower festival, and a "dirty bingo" night.