Berlin, 06 July 2026
The Berlin bookstore "The Naughty Chapter" opened about a month ago and sells exclusively romance novels—an offering that, according to owner Maxi Schwabe, is receiving a strong response.
Anyone entering "The Naughty Chapter" sees pink bookshelves, playful decoration, and covers promising volumes full of passion. Owner Maxi Schwabe says about the deliberately eye-catching appearance: "Es muss ein bisschen auffällig sein, ein bisschen herausstechen und sich von einer normalen Buchhandlung abgrenzen." In the shop, literature fans can buy only romance books—that is, literature centered on romantic or erotic relationships and strong emotions.
According to the report, Schwabe came up with the idea during a trip to New York, where she discovered a similar specialty store. Back in Berlin, the thought wouldn't let go: "So was muss doch irgendwie auch in Berlin funktionieren." Said and done. Around a month ago, "The Naughty Chapter" opened its doors, and the response has been positive, according to Schwabe.
